New Ski Instructor Lodge at Camp Fortune in Gatineau Park
Official title: Camp Fortune: Construction of a New Lodge for Ski Instructors
Camp Fortune wants to build a new lodge for ski instructors on federal land in Gatineau Park. The project involves demolishing an old first aid station and constructing a 330 square metre building at the edge of the parking lot and forest. Some trees will be removed, but the design aims to minimize this.
Why This Matters
Ski at Camp Fortune? This won't affect your access—no closures or detours planned. But if you care about development in Gatineau Park, this is a chance to weigh in on building on federal parkland.
What Could Change
If approved, Camp Fortune would demolish the existing first aid building and construct a new instructor lodge by 2026. Some trees at the forest edge would be removed. The ski hill's operations and public access would remain unchanged.
Key Issues
- Should construction of a new building be permitted on federal parkland in Gatineau Park?
- Is the tree removal and environmental impact acceptable for this project?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.