Gatineau Park Hiking Tour from Ottawa
Every Friday | Approx. 4.5 hours | From $91.50 per person
Escape the city and explore Gatineau Park on a guided half-day hiking tour from Ottawa. Travel from downtown Ottawa into the Gatineau Hills, enjoy a guided hike along the Sugarbush Trail, stop for lunch, and spend some free time exploring the village of Chelsea before returning to the city.
This Gatineau Park day trip is a great option for visitors who want to experience the region’s nature without renting a car or planning transportation themselves.About the Hike
2 km hike • Easy difficulty • Approx. 1 hour • All ages welcome
The guided hike follows an easy 2 km trail through Gatineau Park and takes approximately one hour, including stops along the way and plenty of time for photos.
Your guide will lead you through the trail while sharing interesting facts about Gatineau Park, the surrounding forest, and the area as you explore.
This is a very easy and accessible hike suitable for all ages and experience levels. Most of the trail follows a firm, natural rock and gravel surface that is relatively smooth and easy to walk, with only a small portion being more traditionally rugged terrain.
No hiking experience is required — just come ready to enjoy the outdoors. Comfortable, supportive walking or hiking shoes are strongly recommended.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from downtown Ottawa
- Guided hike in Gatineau Park
- Sugarbush Trail experience
- Lunch
- Free time in Chelsea
- Tour guide throughout the experience
- Return transportation to Ottawa
Tour Schedule & Transportation
This Gatineau Park hiking tour departs every Friday from 35 George Street in downtown Ottawa.
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure to check in and meet your guide.
After the tour, you’ll be dropped back off at the same location at 35 George Street.
The full experience lasts approximately 4.5 hours, including transportation, the guided hike, lunch, and free time in Chelsea.
Lunch & Free Time in Chelsea
After your hike, enjoy lunch before spending some free time exploring Chelsea, Québec.
Take some time to walk around the village, browse local shops, grab a drink, or simply relax before meeting back with the group for the return trip to Ottawa.
