Protected Area · Canada
Gatineau Park
Gatineau Park is a protected area in Canada, covering 89,282 acres (36,131 ha), established in 1938.
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Canada |
| Area | 89,282 acres (36,131 ha) |
| Established | 1938 |
| Coordinates | 45.5833° N, 76.0000° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gatineau Park
Gatineau Park (French: Parc de la Gatineau) is a federal park located in the Outaouais region of Quebec, Canada. Administered by the National Capital Commission as part of the National Capital Region, Gatineau Park is a 361 square kilometres (139 mi2) wedge of land extending north and west from the city of Gatineau. With a perimeter of 179.2 kilometres (111.3 mi), the park includes parts of the municipalities of Chelsea, Pontiac, La Pêche, and the City of Gatineau. The main entrance to the park is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of downtown Ottawa, Ontario.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) · Ottawa, Canada · 24.1 miles away
- Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) · Montréal, Canada · 109.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gatineau Park?
Gatineau Park is in Canada (45.5833° N, 76.0000° W).
When was Gatineau Park established?
Gatineau Park was established in 1938, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gatineau Park?
Gatineau Park covers 89,282 acres (36,131 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3364212 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatineau_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).