Route Author: Amanda Brandimore Location: Gatineau Park, Gatineau, Quebec Estimated Dirt Time: 95% Full Route Distance: 45.4km (28.1 miles) Suggested Tire Width: 40mm Amenities: The village of Wakefield, near the beginning of the route, includes several pubs, restaurants and depanneurs. The western shores of Lac Phillipe, the route’s namesake, provide access to a couple of public beaches, as well as a large campground. Parking: Parking can be found within the park itself at P17, Wakefield. A vault toilet is also available here. Route Description: The gravel riding scene in Gatineau Park is one of the Ottawa area’s best kept secrets. While the park is mostly known for hiking and, thanks to the dedicated work of the Ottawa Mountain Bike Association, mountain biking, it also includes ample accessible doubletrack and, at times, “relatively” smooth singletrack, tailor made for gravel bikes. This route, created by Amanda Brandimore, takes riders on a tour of Lac Phillipe, one of the park’s most iconic destinations. Be sure to bring your bathing suit, insect repellant, and climbing legs. https://www.ridegravel.ca/post/tour-du-lac-phillipe-45km