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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 |
Sur la trace des Animaux** | |
| February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 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 |
Sur la trace des Animaux** | |
|
April 25, May 2, 9 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 |
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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