Post by Eddie on Jul 1, 2024 17:07:12 GMT -5
Meeting Place: 2024-07-23 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Meech Lake O'Brien Beach - P11 Parking
How to find us: Meet at the information boards located just at the start of the trail 36.
Starting time is confirmed at 10 am. I was able to drive to the parking lot at 9 am. The parking fee per vehicle is $13.
Bring water and bug spray, and anything that may be able to help cooling (eg. hat, portable fan). Although walking at normal speed, heat exhaustion is possible and needs to be considered.
The total distance for this walk is 3 km.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqmSYiihZ9k
As mask wearing has become optional even at indoors, I will not enforce the policy of having to bring a mask and social distancing. I will also not require vaccination to be a pre-requisite. Having said that, I will ask the group to honor each individual's choice to wear a mask and/or maintain social distancing during this walk.
This time we will visit one of the more well-known and Instagrammable (apparently it is a word) spots in the Gatineau Park - the Wilson Carbide Mills. Shout out to one excellent video posted for the virtual tour. I have posted it above!
Notes:
1. It was used to be a free parking lot, but think it's paid now (correct me if I'm wrong)
2. No pets for this walk.
3. Facility is not available at the trail head.
4. If photos of others are taken make sure that you acquired their permissions before posting them on this page.
5. Pictures
6. Trip Reports
www.adventurereport.ca/the-wilson-carbide-ruins-a-2-6-km-hike-in-gatineau-park/
7. Difficulty - This hike is at Level 1.
0 - Jack Pine, Canal, Brockville tunnel, Old Quarry Trail,
Upper Canada Village, Pine Grove Forest, Mer Bleue Bog Trail, Le Chateau Montebello, Larose Forest, Shirley's Bay P10, Pinhey Forest, Beaver and Chipmunk Trail, Cedar Grove Forest
1 - Waterfall, Lauriault & Mackenzie King, Carbide Willson Ruins, Champlain Trail, South March Highlands
2 - Pink Lake, Kingsmere-King Mountain loop
3 - Rock Dunder, Manitou Mountain trail
8. Directions:
You must go through the Old Chelsea area to get to the P11 O'Brien Beach parking lot. Here's one way to get there.
a) Cross the Portage Bridge to Gatineau
b) From Blvd Maisonneuve, turn to Hwy 5
c) Exit at the Old Chelsea Exit (12)
d) Turn left on Chem. Old Chelsea
e) Follow along Chem. Old Chelsea. After entering the park, the road turns to Chem. du Lac Meech. Follow along until you see P11 O'Brien on your right.
9. Description
Located in a deciduous forest near Meech Lake, the ruins are the last remaining traces of a fertilizer plant constructed by little-known inventor Thomas Leopold Willson. The complex originally included three buildings: an acid condensation tower, a dam and a generating station. Unfortunately, the ruins were never preserved. The tower was destroyed by fire and, today, only its foundation remains. The dam and plant, its gaping windows still visible, stand near the cascading falls as a reminder of a rich and innovative company — and a glimpse of our scientific history.
Location: Meech Lake O'Brien Beach - P11 Parking
How to find us: Meet at the information boards located just at the start of the trail 36.
Starting time is confirmed at 10 am. I was able to drive to the parking lot at 9 am. The parking fee per vehicle is $13.
Bring water and bug spray, and anything that may be able to help cooling (eg. hat, portable fan). Although walking at normal speed, heat exhaustion is possible and needs to be considered.
The total distance for this walk is 3 km.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqmSYiihZ9k
As mask wearing has become optional even at indoors, I will not enforce the policy of having to bring a mask and social distancing. I will also not require vaccination to be a pre-requisite. Having said that, I will ask the group to honor each individual's choice to wear a mask and/or maintain social distancing during this walk.
This time we will visit one of the more well-known and Instagrammable (apparently it is a word) spots in the Gatineau Park - the Wilson Carbide Mills. Shout out to one excellent video posted for the virtual tour. I have posted it above!
Notes:
1. It was used to be a free parking lot, but think it's paid now (correct me if I'm wrong)
2. No pets for this walk.
3. Facility is not available at the trail head.
4. If photos of others are taken make sure that you acquired their permissions before posting them on this page.
5. Pictures
6. Trip Reports
www.adventurereport.ca/the-wilson-carbide-ruins-a-2-6-km-hike-in-gatineau-park/
7. Difficulty - This hike is at Level 1.
0 - Jack Pine, Canal, Brockville tunnel, Old Quarry Trail,
Upper Canada Village, Pine Grove Forest, Mer Bleue Bog Trail, Le Chateau Montebello, Larose Forest, Shirley's Bay P10, Pinhey Forest, Beaver and Chipmunk Trail, Cedar Grove Forest
1 - Waterfall, Lauriault & Mackenzie King, Carbide Willson Ruins, Champlain Trail, South March Highlands
2 - Pink Lake, Kingsmere-King Mountain loop
3 - Rock Dunder, Manitou Mountain trail
8. Directions:
You must go through the Old Chelsea area to get to the P11 O'Brien Beach parking lot. Here's one way to get there.
a) Cross the Portage Bridge to Gatineau
b) From Blvd Maisonneuve, turn to Hwy 5
c) Exit at the Old Chelsea Exit (12)
d) Turn left on Chem. Old Chelsea
e) Follow along Chem. Old Chelsea. After entering the park, the road turns to Chem. du Lac Meech. Follow along until you see P11 O'Brien on your right.
9. Description
Located in a deciduous forest near Meech Lake, the ruins are the last remaining traces of a fertilizer plant constructed by little-known inventor Thomas Leopold Willson. The complex originally included three buildings: an acid condensation tower, a dam and a generating station. Unfortunately, the ruins were never preserved. The tower was destroyed by fire and, today, only its foundation remains. The dam and plant, its gaping windows still visible, stand near the cascading falls as a reminder of a rich and innovative company — and a glimpse of our scientific history.