Events - National Capital Commission
WEBMay 11, 2024 · Guided tour of Mackenzie King Estate. Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:00 am to Sunday, October 27, 2024 2:00 pm. Accessibility. Volunteers. Contact us. Careers. Sign up for newsletters. National Capital Commission. Important notices and disclaimers.
Hiking and Walking in Gatineau Park - National Capital Commission
WEBA 290-metre climb up the rocky slope of the Eardley Escarpment leading to a fire tower; stunning view of the Ottawa Valley. Along the way, learn about plants and trees on the Escarpment, the most spectacular ecosystem in Gatineau Park. Has a picnic area. For conservation reasons, dogs are not permitted on this trail.
About Us - National Capital Commission
WEBThe National Capital Commission is a federal Crown corporation created by Canada’s Parliament in 1959 under the National Capital Act. Its predecessors were the Federal District Commission, created in 1927, and the Ottawa Improvement Commission, created in 1899. The NCC is subject to the accountability regime set out in Part X of the Financial ...
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Gatineau Park - National Capital Commission
WEBGatineau Park. Gatineau Park is the National Capital Region’s conservation park. The largest green space in the region, the Park occupies an area of more than 361 square kilometres, and is a place of rich and unique biodiversity. It is the second-most visited park in Canada, and a destination for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in recreational ...
Careers - National Capital Commission
WEBJoin the NCC, and contribute to building Canada’s Capital Region. The NCC employs a wide range of experts, including biologists, landscape architects, heritage managers and conservation officers. We also hire many students year-round who gain hands-on experience in their fields of study. They all have one thing in common: their passion for ...
Gatineau Park Trail Map - National Capital Commission
WEBThe Gatineau Park official trail maps are now georeferenced and available for free through the mobile app Avenza Maps. Using your phone, you can now track your position in the Park at any time, even if there is no cellular signal. Step 1: If you don't already have it, download the mobile app Avenza Maps on your device (via the App Store® or ...
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WEBThe National Capital Region represents the heart of our great nation. It is the centre of our democracy, and a symbol of the country's collective history, heritage, culture and natural features. Building on 125 years of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of ...
Greenbelt - National Capital Commission
WEBThe National Capital Greenbelt is the most ecologically diverse area in Eastern Ontario. The Greenbelt comprises 20,000 hectares of green space, including farms, forests and wetlands. It was created in the 1950s to protect the rural land bordering the Capital from urban sprawl. It has since become the largest publicly owned greenbelt in the world.
Regulations - National Capital Commission
WEBThe National Capital Commission Animal Regulations outline where domestic animals, including dogs, are allowed on NCC lands, as well as the rules that their owners must follow on these lands. The regulations contain exemptions for people accompanied by service dogs. Where it relates to dogs and other pets (except hoofed animals), NCC lands are ...