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The Outaouais region combines the bustle of the urban metropolis with the peaceful tranquility of nature allowing you to experience the highlights of both worlds. The urban area of the Outaouais is the city of Gatineau, which was formed the 1st of January 2002 through the amalgamation of what were the municipalities of Aylmer, Hull, Gatineau, Buckingham and Masson-Angers. The countryside is made up of four regions, namely the Pontiac, the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, La Lièvre and the Petite-Nation and the Collines-de-l’Outaouais.
Tour one or all of the 12 national museums, such as the Canadian Museum of Civilization, a small unique playhouse or a modern theatre and discover the culture that enlivens the people of Gatineau. Hop on the Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield Steam Train, visit the art galleries that adorn the four corners of the city and surrounding areas and, if you feel so inclined, test your luck at the Casino du Lac-Leamy! All throughout the year, you can attend the numerous festivals, breath in the sweet perfume of the tulips, live the magic of the sound and light shows, admire the flight of the hot-air balloons, photograph the fall colours, savour a bite or two of regional cuisine or even celebrate winter in the company of the Ice Hogs!
Touring Gatineau gives you the chance to experience nature’s sublime luxuries! Feel like working your legs? Explore on in-line skates or by bike the impressive network of paved cycling paths that criss-cross the National Capital region and link Outaouais’ urban and countryside areas. Find yourself immersed in the heart of the Gatineau Park and appreciate all that nature has to offer. Enjoy the outdoor pleasures through playing a game of golf or heading out for nice canoe ride. Participate in a country village tour or sit down and enjoy some local fare inspired by the regional produce!
During the summer, biking, hiking, horseback riding and canoeing allow you to discover the many trails that run through the Outaouais. Jazz up your winter excursion by putting on you cross country skis, your snowshoes or even by jumping on your snowmobile and discover a breathtaking winter wonderland in style. In the fall, be astonished by the awe-inspiring colour palate and the spring will exhilarate you with its sweet aromas and delicious maple syrup. Armed with your fishing line or hunting rifle, roam the forest in search of noteworthy prey. Whether you’re travelling with your significant other or your family, contact an outfitter and take advantage of all of nature’s endowments. Prolong you stay with a day of lounging at the beach or being soothed by the traditional sounds of an authentic steam train. Peek into the wild world of the animals, visit sites and monuments replete with history, explore the treetop canopy, experience a subterranean adventure or even ride the rapids in a canoe or white-water raft!
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