February 1, 2021 - Did you know that our conservation officers conducted close to 50 search and rescue operations for people lost in Gatineau Park in 2020? This number doesn’t even count search and rescues related to injuries and other medical reasons. No one is immune to the unexpected.

As I was looking for a way to learn more about forest wilderness survival, I decided to sign up for a virtual workshop offered by the Friends of Gatineau Park in cooperation with Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue. Forest wilderness survival is just one of the many activities this group organizes throughout the year.

Find out what you need to do before and during your Gatineau Park excursions to safely enjoy the great outdoors!

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