Towing on Highway 50 | Ontario Towing
Towing on Highway 50 is available 24 hours a day from Ontario Towing. Autoroute 50, officially renamed the Autoroute Guy-Lafleur in 2023, is the main east-west freeway through Gatineau on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River. It runs from the Hull sector of Gatineau east through Buckingham and continues all the way to Mirabel near Montreal. For anyone living or working in Gatineau, this is the highway you depend on every day.
If you break down on the A-50, call Ontario Towing at (613) 619-4545. We respond to calls on both sides of the river.
A Highway That Changes Character Quickly
Autoroute 50 is a divided four-to-six-lane freeway through the Gatineau urban area. Traffic moves fast, and the interchanges with Autoroute 5 and Boulevard des Allumettieres are busy during rush hours. But east of Buckingham, the highway narrows to a two-lane freeway for most of its remaining length. That transition from a wide urban highway to a narrow two-lane road with limited passing opportunities catches drivers by surprise.
The two-lane sections east of Buckingham have been the site of serious accidents over the years. Head-on collisions were common enough that the province installed centreline rumble strips as a safety measure. If you are driving this stretch and your vehicle develops a problem, pulling over safely is critical because oncoming traffic is very close.
Where Breakdowns Happen on the A-50
The busiest section for Ontario Towing is the urban stretch through Gatineau between the Autoroute 5 interchange and the Boulevard Maloney area. This is where commuter traffic is heaviest and where fender benders, flat tires, and overheated engines are most common. The interchange ramps are tight and fast, and collisions during merges happen regularly.
East of Buckingham toward Thurso and Papineauville, the highway passes through rural terrain with limited services. Gas stations are far apart, cell coverage can be weak, and the road is isolated enough that a breakdown feels like an emergency. We serve drivers on this stretch and understand the urgency of getting a truck there quickly.
Our Highway 50 Towing Services
Ontario Towing provides flatbed towing, roadside assistance, jump starts, tire changes, fuel delivery, and lockout service on Autoroute 50. We also handle accident recovery and work with emergency services when collisions occur on this highway.
Need your vehicle towed from the A-50 back to Ottawa? We handle cross-border tows between Gatineau and Ottawa every day. We take your vehicle wherever you want it, on either side of the river.
Winter Conditions on the A-50
The exposed terrain along Autoroute 50 makes it vulnerable to blowing snow and whiteout conditions during winter storms. The two-lane sections east of Buckingham are especially dangerous when visibility drops because oncoming traffic is separated by nothing more than rumble strips and a painted line. Snowdrifts can form quickly on the road surface in open areas.
Ontario Towing responds to Highway 50 calls in every weather condition, including during winter storms when other companies may not be available. Call (613) 619-4545 whenever you need help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you tow vehicles on the Quebec side of the river?
Yes. Ontario Towing provides service on both sides of the Ottawa River. We respond to calls on Autoroute 50 throughout the Gatineau area. Call (613) 619-4545 and we will dispatch a truck to your location.
Can you tow my car from the A-50 to my mechanic in Ottawa?
Yes. We tow vehicles from the A-50 across any of the interprovincial bridges to shops, dealerships, and homes on the Ottawa side. We give you the price before dispatching so you know exactly what it will cost.
How far east on the A-50 do you go?
We primarily cover the A-50 from the Gatineau urban area east through Buckingham and into the Thurso and Papineauville area. For locations further east toward Mirabel, call (613) 619-4545 and we will let you know if we can reach you.
Is Autoroute 50 the same as the Guy-Lafleur Highway?
Yes. In 2023, the Quebec government officially renamed Autoroute 50 as the Autoroute Guy-Lafleur in honour of the hockey legend who grew up in Thurso along this highway. The road is the same. Ontario Towing covers it regardless of which name you use.