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Nature interpretation in Gatineau Park
General Public

Visitor Centre

Make the Visitor Centre your first stop in the Park, and start your visit off properly by checking out the permanent exhibit and thematic seasonal exhibits. The permanent exhibit is located in a magnificent room, and gives an overview the Park’s history, its special natural habitats, and endangered or vulnerable species living there. Discover the natural and cultural richness of the Park and test your knowledge with the interactive games.

 

Enjoy Nature Interpretation Programs in Gatineau Park

Discover nature’s many faces by participating in one of Gatineau Park’s general-interest nature programs presented at the Visitor Centre. These programs have seasonal themes, allowing you to discover a variety of nature topics. The programs are free, and are offered in French and English. Each program — led by an experienced naturalist — lasts approximately two hours, and includes an indoor presentation, followed by a guided walk on one of the nearby trails.

Dates Time Topic*
January 10, 17, 24 and 31,  2010 10:30 am Animal Tracking on Snowshoes**

1:30 pm
(in French)

Sur la trace des Animaux**
February 6, 7, 13, 1420, 21 and 28, 2010 10:30 am
(in French)
Sur la trace des Animaux**

1:30 pm

Animal Tracking on Snowshoes**

March 7 and 14, 2010

10:30 am

Animal Tracking on Snowshoes**

1:30 pm
(in French)

Sur la trace des Animaux**

April 25,

May  29 and 16, 2010

10:30 am
(in French)

Les fleurs printanières se dévoilent

1:30 pm Spring Flowers Have Sprung
May 23 and 30, 2010 10:30 am The Sights and Sounds of Birds
1:30 pm
(in French)
La magie des oiseaux par leur chant
June 6 and 13, 2010 10:30 am
(in French)
La magie des oiseaux par leur chant
1:30 pm The Sights and Sounds of Birds

September 25 and 26

October 2 and 3, 2010

10:30 am Follies of the Fall Forest
1:30 pm
(in French)
La forêt et ses plus beaux attraits

October 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17, 2010

10:30 am
(in French)

La forêt et ses plus beaux attraits

1:30 pm

Follies of the Fall Forest

*Program topics indicate the language in which each program is offered.
**Snowshoes are provided. Call 819-827-2020 to reserve. Numbers are limited.

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