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Gatineau Hills

The Gatineau Hills are a geological formation in Canada which represent the foothills of the Laurentian Mountains which stretch east through Quebec, beginning north of Montreal and joining up with others into Vermont and New Hampshire.

The geology of Gatineau Park, which encompass these foothills, is related to the Eardly Escarpment, which is a fault line that lies along the southern edge of the hills. This escarpment makes the part an attractive location for rock climbers and hikers, offering a beautiful view of the relatively flat fields below, which extend to the Ottawa River.

The Gatineau Hills are also significant as a skiing destination, serving the neighbouring communities of Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec. Gatineau Park contains over 190km of cross-country trails, and plays host to the annual Keskinada Loppet competition. Downhill skiing is also available, at locations including Camp Fortune, Mont Cascades, and Vorlage. The hills are small compared to the ski areas in the northeast, such as Mont Tremblant and Mont Ste. Anne , or southeast in Vermont, New Hampshire and New York in the USA.

The location of the hills are also useful for communications, and a prominent communications tower at Camp Fortune provide a large portion of the area's broadcast television and radio signals.

The area is a prime tourist attraction, particularly during the October weeks when the foliage is turning colour. Photographs and paintings of the area are a popular tourist item.

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