Proof of purchase

If you have not yet received your permit by mail, please ensure that your proof of purchase is clearly displayed on your dashboard to avoid any fines. 

In summer, payment is required at Gatineau Park beach parking lots and boat launch areas, Leamy Lake Park and Mackenzie King Estate. All other Gatineau Park parking lots are free.

The NCC offers four hours of free parking at paid parking lots for vehicles displaying an accessible parking permit.

Mackenzie King Estate (P6) 
June 5 to October 26, 2026
9 am to 7 pm

Meech Lake (P11, P12, P13) 
June 5 to September 13, 2026
9 am to 7 pm

Philippe Lake (P19, P19B, P20, boat launch and Parent Beach) and La Pêche Lake 
June 5 to September 13, 2026
8 am to 8 pm

Leamy Lake Park 
June 5 to September 13, 2026
7 am to 10 pm

Season permit

Season permits are valid at all Gatineau Park and Leamy lake Park paid parking lots. Parking lot capacity is limited; season permits do not guarantee a parking space. A parking permit can be shared between two vehicles, as long as they are registered to the same address.

Permits can be purchased online* (mailed out) and at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre

  • Online sale*: as of May 29, 2026
  • In-person sale: as of May 29, 2026
 

Fees (including taxes)

Season permit

$110.38

Secure smart card (issuance fee**)

$5.17

Postage

$2.87

 

  • All sales are final.
  • Mailed in 5 to 10 business days.

** If you already have a secure smart card from a previous year, you can reuse it. There is no issuance fee for its reactivation.

Buy a season permit

Daily rates

Vehicle type

Fees (including taxes)

Vehicles (max. 8 passengers)

$3/30 min. (max. $16/day)

Minibus (9 to 20 passengers)

$42/day

Bus (21 or more passengers)

$72/day

 

Important: Rates can change without notice and may vary according to your group composition and the date of your visit.

Payment methods

  • Mackenzie King Estate, Meech Lake and Leamy Lake Park: credit cards and exact change only (machine does not provide change)
  • Philippe Lake and La Pêche Lake: debit or credit cards, bills or coins at the machines; exit gates accept credit cards only.

Fees help to cover many things, including lifeguards and interpretation staff, and maintenance of facilities such as parking lots, change rooms, museums and toilets.