Lac Leamy
Hilton Hotel Lac Leamy Gatineau has its own on-site restaurant, perfect for those who wish to eat in. In the evening, those staying at the property can relax with a beverage in the in-house bar. Hilton Lac-Leamy provides an ideal place to discover Parliament Hill and Rideau Hall, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Located in Gatineau's Hull neighborhood, Hilton Lac-Leamy is in the business district and on the waterfront. Canadian Museum of History and National Gallery of Canada are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Museum of Nature and Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Sentier du Lac Leamy is a 1.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Gatineau, Quebec, Canada that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Connected to the Lac-Leamy Casino in Gatineau-Ottawa, Hilton Lac-Leamy features a fitness center, outdoor heated pool, indoor pool, spa and wellness center and a variety of dining options.
COVID-19
The volleyball courts and Leamy Lake Navigation Channel are closed until further notice.
Leamy Lake Park occupies an area of 174 hectares. It is located on Fournier Boulevard in the Hull sector of Gatineau, and is accessible to pedestrians and cyclists via the Leamy Lake Pathway. A true urban oasis, this park is an excellent spot for a day trip or for outdoor sports and recreational activities.
Surrounded by Leamy Lake, and the Gatineau and Ottawa rivers, the park has a supervised beach for swimming, while lifeguards are on duty; two volleyball courts; a playground for children; a picnic area; (charcoal) barbecue pits; and a network of pathways for hiking and biking.
The Centre de plein air du Lac-Leamy, operated by the Ville de Gatineau, rents canoes, solo and tandem kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. In winter, it also rents snowshoes and cross-country skis.
To reach the lake by boat, you must go through the Leamy Lake Navigation Channel. This channel also leads to Lac de la Carrière and the Casino du Lac-Leamy.
And when it’s time to take a break, grab a bite to eat or sit back and enjoy the view, the Saint-Éloi Café Bistro welcomes you, and offers a varied menu.
Facilities
Washrooms: June 6 to October 14, 6 am to 9 pm
Swimming: June 22 to September 7, 10 am to 7 pm
Parking: Mid-June to mid-October, 6 am to 7 pm*
* From July 2 to September 7, the parking lot closes at 10 pm (paid access).
Rates : Vehicles : $2 per half hour (max. $10 daily)
Buses : $26 daily flat rate
Automated system with pay at exit:
- At pay station: credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discovery and American Express), debit and cash ($20, $10, $5, $2, $1)
- At exit gate: credit card only
To get to the Màwandòseg Bridge over Leamy Creek, follow Voyageurs Pathway, which is part of The Great Trail of Canada and the Route verte. Along the way, interpretation panels tell the story of the bridge. The lookout, on the southeast side of the bridge, offers a spectacular view. Nesting areas of the northern map turtle, a species at risk, are also found here.
Leamy Lake Park is also an exceptional site for birding, where more than 180 species of birds have been observed. Among the many birds observed are the pileated woodpecker, Northern cardinal and cedar waxwing.
The park contains important archaeological sites, revealing that people occupied this area as early as 5,000 to 6,000 years ago. Public digs have uncovered objects that provide information about the history of First Nations peoples in the region: implements made of stone and native copper, as well as fragments of pottery made by the inhabitants of the campsites.
Discover the remarkable trees in this area.
Open Hours:
- Mon: 12am-12am
- Tue: 12am-12am
- Wed: 12am-12am
- Thu: 12am-12am
- Fri: 12am-12am
- Sat: 12am-12am
- Sun: 12am-12am