(Re)discover Boucher Forest Park!
Create your own outdoor experience close to home
The strength of community engagement at the heart of its young history
Boucher Forest Park is a project envisioned by the Foundation to conserve and protect the biodiversity of Gatineau’s green lung. It was born from a strong community mobilization effort.
The Three Pillars
Boucher Forest Park is an urban outdoor destination accessible to all residents. It is Gatineau’s second-largest urban park after Lac-Beauchamp Park. Its priorities, however, are unique.
Our Achievements
The Foundation team began work in the Park in September 2021. Since then, this young park has experienced a period of significant growth and positive change in the west end of Gatineau.
Our Ongoing Projects
Curious about what is currently happening in the Park?
Upcoming Projects
In addition to the regular maintenance of trails and existing park infrastructure, the Foundation is developing medium- and long-term projects that will help advance its mission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Boucher Forest Park
The parking lot at the main entrance (500 Samuel-Edey Street) is now complete and can accommodate up to 20 vehicles. Visitors can enjoy direct access to the forest from the main entrance.
Picnic tables are available, including at the pedestrian shelter in the heart of the forest and in the activity area located in the northern section of the park along the Coulicou Trail.
Please take all waste with you when you leave. The park follows a zero-waste approach.
The park is open year-round and offers a variety of seasonal activities, including walking (and snowshoeing in winter), jogging, mountain biking, and fat biking.
Visitors with reduced mobility can also fully enjoy the park’s facilities. The Jaseur Universal Trail, located in the southern section of the park, provides a safe and accessible walking experience. Visitors can also access the shelter and follow the Oriole Trail, which has been designed to meet their needs.
The park is not officially maintained for cross-country skiing, although some visitors use certain trails for this activity, particularly the northern section of the Coulicou Trail. The Foundation does not maintain ski trails.