Gatineau Park

• Weekend Bikedays: NCC opens more Ottawa parkways to cyclists, pedestrians

  Colonel By Drive is joining a crop of Ottawa parkways reserved for active transportation this summer as the NCC expands its popular pilot project.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 30, 2021
  
• Looking to get outdoors in Ottawa? Avoid these busy times on the Rideau Canal and other NCC assets

  With warm weather in the forecast this weekend, the Rideau Canal Skateway and other outdoor rec sites will be popular. Check here for the busiest times at each site.

  Weather

  Feb 19, 2021
  
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• Coronavirus: Gatineau Park to close temporarily to slow the spread of COVID-19

  This decision comes the same day the provinces of Quebec and Ontario announced they would be ordering the shutdown of all non-essential services to slow the spread of COVID-19.

  Health

  Mar 23, 2020
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• Schools, parks close as high winds buffet the National Capital Region

  High winds in the National Capital Region have already caused some small power outages, according to Hydro Ottawa, with several trees in the city being felled by the gusts.

  Weather

  Nov 1, 2019
• Road Trip (just out of) Ontario: Exploring Gatineau Park

  The 36,131-hectare conservation park is quickly and easily accessible by car if you're already in the Ottawa area.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2019
• NCC partners with Parkbus to pilot paid shuttle from Ottawa to Gatineau Park

  For eight Saturdays in August and October, non-profit Parkbus and the National Capital Commission are piloting a shuttle service from downtown Ottawa to Gatineau Park.

  Environment

  Jul 25, 2019
• NCC adding trails to Gatineau Park network in effort to halt spread of unofficial paths

  The National Capital Commission says the continued expansion of user-created trails threatens the ecological health of the Gatineau Park.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2019
• NCC announces beginning of summer season in Gatineau Park

  The National Capital Commission announced Wednesday that on May 18, the summer season for Gatineau Park will begin. The park will offer camping, hiking, cycling and the Mackenzie King Estate will be open to visitors. The parkways throughout the park will also reopen to motor vehicles. The parkways are scheduled to open at noon on...

  Lifestyle

  May 16, 2018
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• Auditor General finds National Capital Commission’s assets lacking

  In his brief of the report to the committee, auditor general Michael Ferguson determined that there was a significant deficiency in the NCC’s asset management practices.

  Politics

  May 7, 2018