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Camping Cantley
Gatineau Park Leslie Park
Located in the Collines de l’Outaouais,
Is a superb nature reserve located just 15 A family oriented campground offering
where nature is in honour, the camping
minutes from Parliament Hill. The Park enjoyment for all ages. Come and enjoy
Cantley offers 150 magnificent sites for
offers the choice of three campgrounds, their sandy beach, swim and play in
travellers, permitting us to answer to the
open from mid-May to mid-October: Leslie Park pristine waters. Hikers will be
needs of all types of campers. A wise
i) Philippe Lake – 250 campsites (family, delighted by the scenic trails and it’s a
choice for the diversity of the sites, the
winter and group camping); ii) Taylor photographer’s paradise where sunrises
services, the beauty of the nature and
Lake – 33 campsites (semi-wilderness are only surpassed by sunsets. You can
its proximity to the cities of Ottawa,
family camping); iii) La Pêche Lake – 35 also fish in the trout-stocked lake and
Gatineau and Hull. (20 min. or -).
campsites spread out over 12 locations take advantage of surrounding activities.
GPS 45° 33’ 53.874
(canoe camping). Costs $30.00 per night. They offer two private lakes for campers
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It’s cool because: you can hike on looking for a little more privacy so it’s
some of the Park’s interpretation trails to perfect for group getaways. Two newly
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discover its landscape and to learn about constructed 20’X 20’square pine log
its fauna, flora and history. Other options cabins situated on the Park’s beautiful
include: a 165-kilometres of hiking trails lakefront are now for rent. Ideal for that
including a section of the Trans Canada special romantic weekend.
Trail; biking on the scenic parkways and GPS 45° 51’ 6.5514
mountain biking on the trail network; and www.parcleslie.com
90 kilometres of mixed-use mountain
biking and hiking trails that follow the
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main roads. Be sure to check out Lusk
Cave in the Philippe Lake sector. Lastly
check off seeing the following this
Camping Lac Vert
summer and fall: Mackenzie King Estate;
Here’s your chance to enjoy total
Champlain Lookout; Pink Lake; The
relaxation. At the Lac Vert campground
Eardley Escapement, which is home to
you can experience all the pleasures
a warm, dry microclimate that shelters
of camping on an enchanting site. Fun
many rare and endangered plant species.
for the whole family, with plenty of
Come the Fall, Gatineau Park’s great
organized activities for young and old, all
variety of deciduous trees creates one
season long. Ask about our turnkey deals!
of the most brilliant displays of colour in
Parc national de Plaisance
GPS 45° 53’ 55.8558
North America. But hey, you’re from the
Come discover the Plaisance provincial
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region and you already knew that. :-)
park, in the Outaouais region. You’ll be
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delighted with the lush natural setting
along the Outaouais River, and the 132
sites (60 of them with two services), pool,
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community centre, play area for younger
campers and 26 km of bike trails for the
whole family. Try our turnkey camping
packages (4 yurts, 4 trailer tents and 9
Huttopia tents). Make some discoveries!
Rent a canoe or kayak and explore our
bays.
From Gatineau, take Highway 50 East
Val des Bois
and then Route 148 East to the town of
A destination for the whole family and a peaceful haven at the same time. It’s the lake
Plaisance. The park is located on Chemin
with its beach, the calm surroundings, nature ... a wonderful time to spend with family
des Presqu’îles
and friends. Come for an unforgettable stay, with lots for the kids to do and a quality
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recreation department. It’s the place you’ve always dreamed of for your vacation!
Enjoy the relaxing campground.
GPS 45° 54’ 39.7188
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