Connecting Nature and Neighbours
Sentiers Chelsea Trails is dedicated to the preservation and creation of a green trails and active transport network that connects neighbourhoods, the village centre, schools, community centres and the natural assets of Gatineau Park and the Gatineau River.
Our Trails
News

June 13, 2026 Hike – Biodiversity of Forests and Wetlands
Sentiers Chelsea Trails invites you to explore the trails, forests and wetlands in the Terrasse du Domaine and Belle Terre neighbourhoods with Dr. Carolyn Callaghan, Senior Conservation Biologist…
Projects
Centre Village Trail Network
The Centre-Village Trail project is underway. The route has been established; businesses and property owners have agreed to grant right-of-way access to a non-motorized path providing a calmer, offroad alternative to residents and visitors wanting to explore Old Chelsea village. The planned walking trail will start from Padden Road, go across the Padden Lofts property, across the MRC des Collines property to connect with the property of the St. Stephen church, Nordik and Old Chelsea roads. If we were to add a crossing on Old Chelsea Road towards the Hendrick Farm, a walking route would allow a complete loop, a connection with the trail following the ravine south of Old Chelsea Road to the NCC parking lot and trail system into Gatineau Park, or alternatively back to Chelsea village services.
Hautes-Plaines Trail Upgrade
A new project is underway on the west side of Highway 5 to upgrade the Hautes-Plaines trail, connecting Chelsea’s centre-village to Gatineau city limits and the NCC trail network of Gatineau Park. Parts of this 3.8 km trail are well used but other parts, crossing difficult terrain, are in need of significant improvements to the surface and to the crossings over two ravines as well as over Chelsea Creek. Designated as a Structural Corridor (AS2) in the Active Transport Master Plan, this trail, when completed, will offer year-round recreational and active transport commuting opportunities for Chelsea residents and visitors alike.













