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9 Best Gatineau Park Trails for Every Level (2026 Guide)

Best Gatineau Park Trails

How To Pick Your Trail

Gatineau Park has over 200 km of hiking trails, just across the Ottawa River from Kanata. These are the 9 best Gatineau Park trails (IMO), from short lookout loops to a full-day hike to Lusk Cave.

The question I get asked most is “What trail should I do?” If you’re going to pile the kids in the car or convince your friends to make the drive, you want the right trail for your group. It saves you the meltdowns and the extended piggy-back rides that come from picking the wrong one.

So I’ve split these Gatineau Park Trails into easy, moderate, and difficult, with what to expect on each one.

Short on time? Here are the best Kanata trails for a quick walk closer to home.

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This Simple Habit Can Add Years To Your Life

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Healthy TV | Episode 059

When I ask people – “Would you like to live a longer life?” the answer is almost always “It depends…” Which is usually followed by some earnest conversation about not wanting to be dependent on anyone else, to be a burden…

And I get that.

In fact, my goal for longevity has changed from stating a specific number to simply being really clear on the state of function I want to maintain, forever.

So that begs the question: What can I do to maximize my health and function long term?

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Welcome To Squat School!

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We’ve all heard the rumors… Squatting is hard on your knees and absolutely terrible for your back, right?

In fact, I used to be one of those ‘experts’ who swore by this… Well intentioned of course, but poorly informed…

We just finished our annual 30 Day Squat Challenge and I’m so proud of everyone who participated all the way to the end! I’ve been sharing specific exercise videos on Facebook to help fix the most common problems people have…

Here they are all in one place:)

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