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Horizon Trail
01:47
5.44km
130m
Hiking
The Horizon Trail is one of Gatineau Park's historic trails, having been developed shortly after the park's creation in 1938. Located on a hillside in a beautiful wooded setting, it offers stunning views of the plains when the vegetation clears.
To reach these panoramic vistas, you'll first need to climb.…
Last updated: April 10, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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992 m
Wattsford's Lookout
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2.96 km
View of Ottawa from Kingsmere
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3.31 km
Horizon Trail
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5.44 km
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Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
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3.29 km
2.08 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.29 km
2.11 km
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February 26, 2026
The Horizon Trail is one of Gatineau Park's historic trails, having been developed shortly after the park's creation in 1938. Located on a hillside in a beautiful wooded setting, it offers stunning views of the plains when the vegetation clears.
To reach these panoramic vistas, you'll first need to climb
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