If this is your first visit to Gatineau Park, the best place to start is the Visitor Centre in Old Chelsea. Our reception staff will be happy to recommend an itinerary to help you make the most of your stay. You'll also find an exhibition on ecosystems. Don't forget to pick up a trail map and a souvenir of your visit. Daily passes available on site. Free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are also available on site. Gatineau Park is managed and protected by the National Capital Commission.

Champlain Lookout, at the top of the Eardley Escarpment on the Champlain Parkway, offers the best-known and most popular view in Gatineau Park. The sector is home to the richest and most fragile ecosystem in the park, primarily because of its geology and location. The escarpment is the dividing line between the rock of the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands. Access to the lookout varies according to the season. Gatineau Park is managed and protected by the National Capital Commission.

Located in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau, Café British is a place where early risers can enjoy breakfast and night owls can discover musical artists. Enjoy homemade sandwiches, soups and desserts, accompanied by excellent coffee. Formerly the headquarters of the Provincial Bank of Canada (founded in 1861), the café has been completely restored to showcase its original brick walls and huge windows. With its board games, history and décor, it's a must-see meeting place in Old Aylmer.

Numerous outdoor activities are available: cycling, in-line skating on the recreational path, marina, baseball, volleyball, and swimming at a beautiful supervised beach. Facilities include a snack bar, change rooms, showers, picnic tables, bike repair station and children’s play structures. It’s the perfect place to enjoy superb sunsets!