Because there are some attractions that you just cannot miss, here are 5 of the greatest attractions of the city of Gatineau.
Develop your culture
The Canadian Museum of Civilization has to be one of your first stop during your stay in Gatineau. It is one of the most popular museum in Canada and the largest cultural establishment in the country. Each year, the museum welcomes more than one million visitors to see the many magnificent exhibitions presented inside a building with a unique architecture.
A Gigantic Park!
A few kilometres from the city, Parc de la Gatineau offers you a great escape in the heart of nature inside a park of more than 356 square kilometres of forest and hills. Outdoor lovers will be able to enjoy hiking trails, cycle paths, cross-country and alpine skiing, a treego adventure course and even many beaches which are open for swimming. Promenades and scenic routes have been laid out for those who wish to make a short visit. Make a stop at one of the many panoramic viewpoints, including the Champlain belvedere which will make you see the park in all its magnificence.
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Get On Your Bike
The Capital Pathway is one of the most vast cycle paths in North America. Indeed, more than 170 kilometres of paths allow you to travel through great attractions parks, gardens and museums by bike, roller skates or walk. The Pathway also offers an incredible view on Parliament Hill.
Photo: Commission de la Capitale Nationale
Place Your Bets!
Located only a few minutes from Gatineau downtown, Casino of Lac-Leamy is undeniably the place to have a glamorous night out in the region. You will definitely be impressed by the excited atmosphere taking place inside the Casino. The Théâtre du Casino presents also popular shows and musicals all year long.
Photo: Tourisme Outaouais
A night on Quebec’s Side
Nights are definitely busy in Gatineau and your visit to the casino could only be a foretaste of your night to come. While Ottawa is considered has a calm city at night, it is a whole other thing in Gatineau. It is well known in the region that nightlife lovers make their way to downtown Gatineau to have fun in bars and clubs of Promenade du Portage and Vieux-Hull.
You have had the chance to visit Gatineau lately? Tell us about you experience.
I seem to remember that Terrance like to pick the “posies” at Curry’s.