Yours to Protect. Yours to Enjoy. Immerse yourself in nature at Gatineau Park, the Capital Region’s conservation and outdoor recreation park! Just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa–Gatineau, enjoy a whole range of activities all year round. The scenic parkways provide access to a vast network of hiking trails, as well as lakes, beaches, campgrounds, waterfalls and lookouts. It’s no surprise that it welcomes over 2.7 million visits per year! What not to miss : Mackenzie King Estate (gardens, ruins and museums), Scenic lookouts with splendid views of the Outaouais / Ottawa River, Pink Lake (a meromictic lake), Lusk Cave (accessible to the public).