13 – Outaouais

13 – Outaouais

General Information:

The Outaouais region is composed of the Laurentians and the Canadian Shield, a region of ancient mountains. On the whole, the region’s terrain is undulating, broken up by lakes. Most of the trails are through mixed-growth forest.

Practical Information:

• Regional network:
  7 clubs (2,269 Km of trails)
• Principaux sentiers:
  43 from Duhamel to Fort Coulonges
  13 at Quyon
  63 at Maniwaki
  315 at Gatineau
  323 at Buckingam
  311 at Sand-Bay
• Accommodation accessible from the trail:
  700 rooms
• Snow conditions:
  From mid-December until mid-March

Location:

Principal cities: Aylmer – Ottawa – Gatineau – Maniwaki – Wakefield – Montebello – Shawville – Fort-Coulonge

Attractions:

• Duhamel deer yard (trail 43)
• Lake Baskatong (trail 322)
• Chateau Montebello (trail 323)
• Laflèche caves (trail 43)
• Coulonge river canyon (trail 43)
• Fort-Coulonge roofed bridge (trail 43)

From the region:

• Laurentians to the Northeast (trails 43 and 63)
• Abitibi-Témiscamingue (trail 63)
• Ontario (trail 43 towards Pembroke)

Links:

TOURISME OUTAOUAIS 103, rue Laurier, Gatineau (Qc) J8X 3V8 Phone : 819 778-2222 / 1 800 265-7822 (no fees) Fax : 819 778-7758

Secure Hotels

LES CHALETS D'AILE-LAINE, Montpellier (819) 665-6400 Much more than a simple rental, an almost all-inclusive in the heart of the Petite Nation. Only 5 minutes from the trails by snowmobile, indoor parking for snowmobiles. Gym, pool table. Rates: Le Saint-Ex: $299/night (2 nights min.), 3 bedrooms, 4 queen beds, 1.5 baths. Le Petit Prince: $199/night (2 nights min.) 2 Bedrooms, 2 queen beds, 1 sofa-bed.