Gatineau-Park

The Gatineau Park (English Gatineau Park, French Gatineau Park ) is a natural park in the region Outaouais north of Canada's capital, Ottawa. It lies between the valleys of the rivers Ottawa and Gatineau and extends over 361 km ². Managed the park from the National Capital Commission.

Nature

The park mainly comprises the so-called Gatineau Hills and is home to several lakes. The area is almost entirely forested. About 50 species of mammals and over 230 different bird species in the park.

Facilities

Due to its proximity to the capital is located within the park a number of facilities of the Canadian federal government:

  • The Farm, residence of the speaker of the lower house
  • Conference center at Meech Lake ( known by the Meech Lake Accord )
  • Mackenzie King Estate, Estate of former Prime Minister

In addition, can be found in the park numerous vantage points and storage spaces. In winter, some roads in the park are prepared as trails. Since 1983 takes place in Gatineau Park every year in February, the Gatineau Loppet Ski Marathon instead.

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