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Gatineau

Pink Lake Trail

Easy

4.8

(5)

138

hikers

Pink Lake Trail

00:37

2.32km

30m

Hiking

Pink Lake, named after the family that settled on its shores in 1826, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful lakes in Gatineau Park. This makes the trail that circles it one of the most popular in the region. Two parking lots provide easy access by car.

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Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Parking

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923 m

Mica Mine

Highlight • Cave

This mica mine is a testament to the region's past extraction of this mineral. It was in operation at the beginning of the 20th century. Located on the shores of …

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1.41 km

Pink Lake

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The lake isn't actually pink; it's named after the Pink family who settled the land in 1826. In truth, the lake is often green with algae, because the caldera-like basin …

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1.86 km

Pink Lake Lookout

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A scenic lookout over Pink Lake, which is a meromictic lake. The surface of the waters are a deep green during the month of August and September due to the abundance of algae in the water.

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2.32 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.32 km

771 m

218 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

488 m

249 m

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February 26, 2026

Pink Lake, named after the family that settled on its shores in 1826, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful lakes in Gatineau Park. This makes the trail that circles it one of the most popular in the region. Two parking lots provide easy access by car.



This route begins at the parking area on the west

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