The Gatineau Park Trail
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In collaboration with the National Capital Commission (NCC), the Pontiac Equestrian Association has obtained the right to develop and open a first section of the equestrian trail, in the Gatineau Park. Right now the trail goes from Lebrun Road, east, to Steele Line, west.
The Association is responsible for maintaining and repairing the trail, a huge task accomplished with the help of wonderful volunteers. Annual membership fees and money raised through fundraising activities finance the repairs and maintenance we carry out to keep the trail usable all year long. MANDATORY: Any rider who wants to enjoy the horse trail must be a member of the Pontiac Equestrian Association. Learn more |
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Please read our rules for trail riders
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Where can I park?
NOTICE: Parking at the Vaillant Farm is now available again!
Parking is graciously offered to members on the Vaillant Farm, on Lebrun Road.
From Highway 148, turn right onto Chemin Lebrun (the road after the garage), and drive up to the last barn, where our parking sign is posted. Please drive very slowly, there may be kids around.
Place your membership card or day-pass on your dashboard. It will be checked!
Be aware that you are parking on private property at your own risk. The beginning of the trail at this end is rough and your horse will have to go through creeks.
Parking is graciously offered to members on the Vaillant Farm, on Lebrun Road.
From Highway 148, turn right onto Chemin Lebrun (the road after the garage), and drive up to the last barn, where our parking sign is posted. Please drive very slowly, there may be kids around.
Place your membership card or day-pass on your dashboard. It will be checked!
Be aware that you are parking on private property at your own risk. The beginning of the trail at this end is rough and your horse will have to go through creeks.
Kindly keep the area beautiful: scoop before you scoot!
Remember to stay on the trail!
Since the equestrian trail is in the Gatineau Park, on NCC property, and riding on it is a privilege given to horse-riders by the NCC, it is important to stay on the trail to avoid damaging the surrounding ecosystem. Part of the trail is also on private property, at the Vaillant Farm, and riding in the fields is not tolerated.
Members must respect the instructions and rules in place so that we can all continue to enjoy this wonderful experience.
Always stay on the trail, do not ride in fields.
Work is continuing on marking the trail. Posters like this one have been placed at three trailheads.
Click here for today's trail conditions
Members also have access to trails in Bristol, where you can go to the river!
On the sandy trails, watch out for turtles, we want to protect them as the owner of the sandy trails, Nature Conservancy Canada, allows us to use the trail on that condition. No cantering on the sandy trail during nesting season, from mid-May to the end of July! (anyways that's bug season, be warned).
You may park your rig at the Norway Bay Golf Club of Astra Estates, go to the right as you get in the parking lot. There also, scoop before you scoot! Find what you need at their convenience store, or grab a bite at their Café Astra!
View our trails here, or download the maps:
Members must respect the instructions and rules in place so that we can all continue to enjoy this wonderful experience.
Always stay on the trail, do not ride in fields.
Work is continuing on marking the trail. Posters like this one have been placed at three trailheads.
Click here for today's trail conditions
Members also have access to trails in Bristol, where you can go to the river!
On the sandy trails, watch out for turtles, we want to protect them as the owner of the sandy trails, Nature Conservancy Canada, allows us to use the trail on that condition. No cantering on the sandy trail during nesting season, from mid-May to the end of July! (anyways that's bug season, be warned).
You may park your rig at the Norway Bay Golf Club of Astra Estates, go to the right as you get in the parking lot. There also, scoop before you scoot! Find what you need at their convenience store, or grab a bite at their Café Astra!
View our trails here, or download the maps: