Revive Gatineau Park Trail Names
In the 1970s the NCC discontinued the use of trail names for the xc ski trail network, marking trails and maps with numbers instead.In recognition of the heritage of the trails, many of which predate... continue reading »
"Wow. Has it been that long that names disappeared? The people that taught me to ski used the old names. That's how I refer to trails but fewer and fewer people recognize them. What a shame to lose the history. And what an easy solution to restore them."
"we all call them by their old names anyway!"
"it should happen will bring more character to the park"
"real names again would be returning the park's history! and fun."
"an excellent plan - I hated it when numbers were substituted"
"...and please do not forget George Trail that we used to ski, mostly downhill, from Camp Fortune to Wrightville, with a mandatory stop at Pink Lake lodge, for a scrumptious piece of pie or a hot chocolate, or both!., all prepared by the Major's wife, whos"
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"Kudos to those trying to organize giving proper names to the ski trails. Though I've only come to know the ski trails in the last 8 years, I know some of the old names, passed along by long time users of the park, Francophone or Anglophone. Theyвve linger"
"It is a part of our heritage."
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"The use of numbers instead of historical names does not reflect the history and spirt of the park. My ancestors, the McCloskeys farmed in the park after emigrating from Ireland. As children, we picnicked by the ruins of heir homestead. The park is rich wi"
"Still call the trails by names - # confuse things"
"Bring back the names. e.g. Remember 'The Stinker' which runs down to Lac Bourgeois?"
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"Old names for trails, and less grooming of trails...i.e. more single track skiing"