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Outaouais

· Gatineau, QC

Why you should go…

Tourisme Outaouais is the official regional tourism association promoting the Outaouais region of western Quebec, across the river from Ottawa, Ontario. The region includes more than 15,000 lakes, Gatineau Park, and the Canadian Museum of History. The organization publishes an official tourist guide and operates visitor information services in Gatineau and Montebello.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Outaouais, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Iconic

    Canadian Museum of History

    $25–$50

    Canada's national museum of human history, with galleries on Canadian history, world cultures and Indigenous heritage.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Bank of Canada Museum

    Free

    Interactive museum exploring Canadian currency, economic history, and how the economy works, free to enter.

    1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Parliament Hill Tours

    Free

    Free guided tours of Canada's Parliament Buildings, including the Library of Parliament and Senate chamber.

    1.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Smiths Falls

    Free

    Rideau Canal town with a historic downtown, a heritage Welcome Centre and walkable heritage attractions.

    38 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties

    Free

    Eastern Ontario counties along the St. Lawrence River, promoted through the Where Ontario Began visitor guide.

    45 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Brockville

    Free

    Ontario's City of the 1000 Islands, with a historic St. Lawrence River waterfront, trails and craft breweries.

    58 mi awayMore like this