Gatineau Park: Trail Walk and Lunch from Ottawa

Nature first, lunch after: this half-day trip leaves Ottawa behind for Gatineau Park and the historic village of Old Chelsea. The walking is done on the Sugarbush Trail, a gentle tree-lined path covered in about an hour, well suited to anyone who wants fresh air without a demanding climb. Quiet is the main attraction out here, with forest cover filtering the light along the whole route. Once appetites have been properly earned, the group gathers at La Terrasse for a lunch that tastes considerably better for the walk that came before it. The combination works for food lovers and outdoor types alike, and for anyone after a reason to get out of the city without committing a full day to it.