Tag archive for ‘Gatineau’
winterlude-image-by-NCC-Flickr
By Frederic On Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
0 Comments

Ottawa Winterlude 2013 runs from February 1 to 18, 2013

Winterlude, the Capital’s winter celebration, is held in Ottawa–Gatineau each February. It was created in 1979 to celebrate Canada’s unique northern climate and culture. The Winterlude festivities are focused More...

Enjoy the lawns at Jacques Cartier Park
By Frederic On Sunday, December 11th, 2011
0 Comments

Enjoy the lawns at Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau

Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau is one of the Capital’s main event parks. It is used for national events and festivities such as Canada Day and Winterlude, when it becomes one of North America’s largest snow More...

Fall Rhapsody - image from NCC
By Steve On Monday, October 10th, 2011
0 Comments

Fall Rhapsody in Gatineau Park

Sept. 30 – Oct. 16 Autumn is a special time to visit Ottawa, as vibrant fall colours frame the Capital’s national sights, and Fall Rhapsody celebrations and activities attract thousands to nearby Gatineau Park More...

A Room With a View - Mackenzie King Estate
By Steve On Friday, September 30th, 2011
0 Comments

Discover Mackenzie King Estate for free

Discover an exceptional site — relive an extraordinary era! This is a popular spot from Spring to Fall.  You are sure to be able to find amazing spots for photos and videos.  It’s a favorite among wedding More...

Slam Outaouais
By Steve On Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
0 Comments

Slam Outaouais

(This event is in French) Venez assister à la première soirée de slam de la nouvelle saison! C’est quoi, Slam?  Il s’agit de spectacles poétiques enlevés prenant la forme d’un jeu favorisant une interaction More...

Mountain Biking in Gatineau Park - Image by Nikos Koutoulas
By Steve On Monday, September 26th, 2011
0 Comments

Mountain Biking in Gatineau Park

There are 90 kilometres of official trails within this conservation park, which are open for mountain biking from May 15 to November 30. This substantial network of trails, the use of which is shared with hikers, More...

gatineauparks
By Frederic On Thursday, September 1st, 2011
0 Comments

Cross-country Ski for free in Gatineau Park

The Ottawa public Library offer a free ski pass. You can borrow a Gatineau Park Cross-country Ski Pass. It provides free admission to the Gatineau Park Ski Trails. Each pass provides free access to the trails for More...