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Mica Mine – Pink Lake loop from Marie-Burger/De La Galène

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Mica Mine – Pink Lake loop from Marie-Burger/De La Galène

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Mica Mine – Pink Lake loop from Marie-Burger/De La Galène

01:13

4.36km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.71 km

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 Pink Lake, it offers a moment of escape from the world when you pause during your walk to explore it.

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2.20 km

Pink Lake

Highlight • Lake

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 protects the lake from winds. Thus the upper and lower waters never mix, meaning the bottom of the lake has no oxygen and anything down there never decays. Interpretive plaques along the trail explain the lake's unique geography, history, and flora and fauna.

Picnic tables and outhouses are near the parking lot, which are always open but you can only access by car on Wednesdays. There are shuttle busses on other days, check the Gatineau Parc website for the schedule.

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4.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.51 km

498 m

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

1.70 km

498 m

219 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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