Post by Eddie on Jul 5, 2024 19:43:56 GMT -5
Meeting Place: 2023-07-15 at 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Location: P6 (Domaine Mackenzie-King)
How to find us: Meet at the information boards at the park entrance
Distance and Terrain: ~6 km loop on trail with some inclines.
The parking fee per vehicle is $13.
Article: Adventure Report Video: Youtube
(!) New rule in effect. I will be checking registrants name and profile photo to ensure they can be traced. A proper profile includes a recognizable first name and a clearly identifiable photo (without the need of magnification).
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.
The Lauriault Trail is my favourite trail at the Gatineau Park. None of the attractions is the biggest, but there is so much to see, to discover and to learn from!
Our trip starts with the McKenzie King Estate, with a beautiful garden, ruins and monuments that are located at the area. We will then proceed for a short walk to the Waterfall trail, a nice wooded area alongside a river. At the end of the trail there is an observatory area to where the waterfall is. We then proceed to the Lauriault Trail, where we will walk along a wooded area where we will visit a lookout, a lake, and much more!
At the end of the trip we will return to the MacKenzie King estate. Take a relaxing stroll through the magnificent gardens, visit the historical ruins, or sit back and enjoy a meal at the Mackenzie King Tearoom.
We will start with an optional short meditation to ground and centre, set your intention, and then we will relax and enjoy our time in nature.
Please bring appropriate hiking shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, bug repellent, and whatever else you need to be safe and comfortable. This outing is a go, rain or shine!
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Notes:
1. Note that McKenzie King Estate is a paid parking lot.
2. No pets for this walk.
3. Facility is 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. Trip Reports
www.adventurereport.ca/lauriault-trail-5k-hike-gatineau-park/
6. 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
7. Directions:
You must go through the Old Chelsea area to get to the McKenzie King Estate. 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) Turn left on Chem. Kingsmere
f) Turn left on Chem. Swamp
g) Turn right on Chem. Barnes
h) Turn left on the entrance to the McKenzie King estate (there shall be signs to guide you to the parking lot)
8. Description
In the heart of Gatineau Park’s Chelsea sector, the Mackenzie King Estate is a site that is rich in history and has the added bonus of being accessible year-round. This country estate is the precious legacy of former prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, who owned the property for close to 50 years. Come enjoy a walk in nature, and discover this jewel in the heart of Gatineau Park. You’ll find magnificent English and French gardens, historical ruins and several hiking trails.
Location: P6 (Domaine Mackenzie-King)
How to find us: Meet at the information boards at the park entrance
Distance and Terrain: ~6 km loop on trail with some inclines.
The parking fee per vehicle is $13.
Article: Adventure Report Video: Youtube
(!) New rule in effect. I will be checking registrants name and profile photo to ensure they can be traced. A proper profile includes a recognizable first name and a clearly identifiable photo (without the need of magnification).
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.
The Lauriault Trail is my favourite trail at the Gatineau Park. None of the attractions is the biggest, but there is so much to see, to discover and to learn from!
Our trip starts with the McKenzie King Estate, with a beautiful garden, ruins and monuments that are located at the area. We will then proceed for a short walk to the Waterfall trail, a nice wooded area alongside a river. At the end of the trail there is an observatory area to where the waterfall is. We then proceed to the Lauriault Trail, where we will walk along a wooded area where we will visit a lookout, a lake, and much more!
At the end of the trip we will return to the MacKenzie King estate. Take a relaxing stroll through the magnificent gardens, visit the historical ruins, or sit back and enjoy a meal at the Mackenzie King Tearoom.
We will start with an optional short meditation to ground and centre, set your intention, and then we will relax and enjoy our time in nature.
Please bring appropriate hiking shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, bug repellent, and whatever else you need to be safe and comfortable. This outing is a go, rain or shine!
***
Notes:
1. Note that McKenzie King Estate is a paid parking lot.
2. No pets for this walk.
3. Facility is 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. Trip Reports
www.adventurereport.ca/lauriault-trail-5k-hike-gatineau-park/
6. 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
7. Directions:
You must go through the Old Chelsea area to get to the McKenzie King Estate. 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) Turn left on Chem. Kingsmere
f) Turn left on Chem. Swamp
g) Turn right on Chem. Barnes
h) Turn left on the entrance to the McKenzie King estate (there shall be signs to guide you to the parking lot)
8. Description
In the heart of Gatineau Park’s Chelsea sector, the Mackenzie King Estate is a site that is rich in history and has the added bonus of being accessible year-round. This country estate is the precious legacy of former prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, who owned the property for close to 50 years. Come enjoy a walk in nature, and discover this jewel in the heart of Gatineau Park. You’ll find magnificent English and French gardens, historical ruins and several hiking trails.