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This winter, you’re determined not to miss a single snowfall. Not one, but many of the Outaouais mountains await you in their beautiful white coats! Downhill skiers and snowboarders alike will be overjoyed: breathtaking views, snow cannons, terrain parks, slalom, off-piste, night skiing ... With your family, as a couple or on your own, make the most of our region’s snowy slopes.
Located in the picturesque village of Wakefield, less than 30 minutes from Gatineau and Ottawa, Centre Vorlage is known for its friendly service and versatile infrastructure. Enjoy a fully renovated snow park, including a half pipe, and have fun on the 18 ski and snowboard trails. It's the perfect place to learn the basics or improve your technique at the ski school. Try your hand at alpine hiking, discover the fat bike trails or go snowshoeing. Then sit down at Le Hub bistro and enjoy the new après-ski menu with friends.
Located in the heart of Gatineau Park, just 15 minutes from downtown, the Camp Fortune outdoor centre offers excellent ski conditions, and an artificial-snow system ensures a great experience all season long. With its 3 slopes, you will find trails for all levels!
Twenty minutes from downtown, Station Mont Cascades welcomes skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Enjoy the fresh air and snow on 21 trails, including 16 for evening skiing. With six lifts, including the longest magic carpet in the region, and an expanded learning zone, Mont Cascades ski resort has something for the whole family. Take the opportunity to visit the brand-new main chalet, featuring panoramic mountain views, a relaxation area and a gourmet counter.
Just 30 minutes from Ottawa/Gatineau, Sommet Edelweiss is renowned for its exceptional conditions and varied ski area, offering challenges for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. To learn with confidence, the renowned Snow School is ready to welcome you with two learning zones, including one newly equipped with a covered magic carpet. For memorable family moments, enjoy evening skiing, the friendly atmosphere of the Après-Ski resto-bar or the guaranteed fun of the snow tubing park.
Hit the slopes at the highest mountain between the Laurentians and the Rockies! While you’re making the most of the highest vertical in the Outaouais, marvel at the panoramic view from Mont Ste-Marie. This magnificent mountain is popular with skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from novice to expert. There’s nothing like a private lesson to perfect your technique or introduce you to the joy of skiing!
Like any diehard skier, we encourage you to consult each ski centre’s website before you go, to check the conditions and the number of trails open. Discover also the region's gourmet addresses where you can stop for après-ski! + As winter transforms the Outaouais into a snowy playground, discover 100 activities to put on your bucket list.
I’m a nature lover and a food lover. My happiness is found in breathtaking landscapes, mouth-watering dishes and all the new colourful experiences. I travelled the world before coming back to my hometown: I missed the Outaouais so much. What if we rediscovered it together?