When it comes to winter in Gatineau Park, a bit of planning goes a long way to making your outing safe and fun. Start here!

Gatineau Park is the largest protected natural green space in the National Capital Region. It spans across 50 km and four municipalities: Gatineau, Chelsea, La Pêche and Pontiac. Gatineau Park’s vast ...

Ottawa is one of the coldest capitals in the world, and we really try to make the best of our long winters. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make their way onto the world’s largest skating ...

The NCC will rehabilitate the Rockcliffe Pavilion in 2025-2026 and the Mackenzie King Estate is fully booked in 2024. As such, we are no longer taking reservations for either site. There are two sites ...

Ottawa has many urban winter trails that are community-maintained entirely by volunteers, and free to use. Here are some of ...

The names of lands and assets managed by the NCC are rich in meaning. Each is a reflection of the heritage and cultural diversity of the National Capital Region. Any individual or group of individuals ...

The NCC’s national board of directors brings together people of relevant professional backgrounds from the Capital Region and across Canada. As defined in the National Capital Act, the board consists ...

What animal made these tracks in the snow? You will find out by participating in a guided snowshoe hike along trail 60. Discover the strategies animals have to survive the harshness of winter. This ...