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  • Photo credit: Chris Morgan

    November 29 to December 8, 2024

    Christmas in Old-Aylmer

    Gatineau (Aylmer)

    paradehohoho.com/en

  • December 27 to 30, 2024

    Gatineau Playground Festival

    Gatineau

    playgroundfestival.ca

    This event gives families the chance to enjoy 67,000 square feet of games, sports and multiple activities in a festive holiday atmosphere.

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    April 24 to 27, 2025

    Festival Transistor

    Gatineau

    transistor.media/festival/

  • May 11, 2025

    Festival BougeBouge Outaouais

    Gatineau

    bougebouge.com

    The BougeBouge Outaouais Festival offers running courses of varying distances, as well as a program of sports discoveries for all.

  • Photo credit: Tourisme Outaouais

    Arbraska Laflèche

    Val-des-Monts

    en.arbraska.com/park/lafleche/

    877 886-5500

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    Calypso Waterpark

    Limoges

    calypsopark.com/en/

    1 877 443-9995

    Calypso, Canada’s biggest and best theme waterpark, has more than 35 heated water slides, 100 water games and the largest wave pool in the country!

  • Centre nautique de la Lièvre

    Gatineau

    pleinairlievre.ca

    819 486-0268

  • Photo credit: Loto-Québec

    Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy

    Gatineau (secteur Hull)

    casinos.lotoquebec.com/en/lacleamy/

    1 800 665-2274

    The Casino du Lac-Leamy and Hilton Hotel complex is a major entertainment venue located in Gatineau, Canada.

  • Photo credit: La Destination de Noël

    The Christmas Destination

    Ripon

    boutique-noel.ca

    819 208-2069

  • Photo credit: Musée canadien de l’histoire

    Musée canadien de l’histoire

    Gatineau (secteur Hull)

    historymuseum.ca

    1 800 555-5621

    The Canadian Museum of History is a must-see for rich experiences. Galleries, exhibits, works of art... everything is there to highlight the fascinating history of Canada, from time immemorial to the present day.

  • Photo credit: Parc Oméga

    Parc Omega

    Montebello

    parcomega.ca/en/

    819 423-5487

  • Photo credit: Hydro-Québec

    Rapides-Farmer power station

    Gatineau

    hydroquebec.com/facility-tours/

    1 800 365-5229



  • February 2 to 19, 2024

    Snowflake Kingdom

    Gatineau

    domainedesflocons.ca

    This winter playground offers a host of activities and entertainment: snow tubing and games for young and old, illuminated snow sculptures in the evening and outdoor shows.

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    February 16 to 18, 2024

    Gatineau Loppet

    Gatineau

    gatineauloppet.com

    Take part in the Gatineau Loppet, the largest international cross-country skiing event in Canada!

  • Photo credit: Studio Versa

    February 22 to 25, 2024

    Salon du livre de l’Outaouais

    Gatineau

    slo.qc.ca

     

    A major cultural event in Gatineau, the Salon du livre de l’Outaouais is a book fair that invites you to an unforgettable experience, with more than a hundred activities offered over the course of four days.

  • Photo credit: Studio Juzolie

    March 14 to 17, 2024

    Hit The Floor

    Gatineau

    hitthefloor.ca/en

    Hit The Floor is one of the largest dance events in the world! The event encourages young people to move, to surpass themselves and to share their passion.

  • Photo credit: Pierre Thériault

    April 4 to 13, 2024

    Outaouais Film Festival (FFO)

    Gatineau and area

    offestival.com

    Each year, the festival presents some 100 screenings from over 20 countries, with a special focus on national and international auteur cinema.

  • June 21 to 24, 2024

    Festival L'Outaouais en fête

    Gatineau

    festivaloutaouaisenfete.com

    The Outaouais Festival offers 4 days of great festivities where francophone culture and Quebec's national holiday are celebrated.

  • Photo credit: Dominic Bachand

    June 24, 2024

    La p'tite St-Jean

    Gatineau

    facebook.com/ptitestjean/

    This event offers a festive program with something for everyone for the population of the Gatineau region and tourists as part of the Fête nationale.

  • July 4 to 6, 2024

    Festival d'Humour de Gatineau

    Gatineau

    humourgatineau.com

     

     

    The festival d’humour de Gatineau (Gatineau comedy festival) offers you three nights of comedy under the stars with your favourite Quebec comedians.

  • Photo credit: Christian Lohyer

    July 6, 2024

    Gatineau Triathlon

    Gatineau

    triathlongatineau.ca

    The Gatineau Triathlon, in Outaouais, is aking place on the enchanting site of Leamy Lake Park and attracts more than 1,000 participants.

  • July 17 to 27, 2024

    The Gatineau Beerfest

    Gatineau

    festibiere.ca/en

    This event is a must for foodies looking to sample local products and beers from microbreweries in Quebec, Ontario and Canada.

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    July 31 to August 17, 2024

    Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy

    Gatineau

    feux.qc.ca/en

     

     

    Every summer for 6 evenings in August, Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy presents world-class pyromusical performances and much more!

  • Photo credit: Dominic Charette

    August 1 to 4, 2024

    Festival country du grand Gatineau

    Gatineau

    countrygatineau.com

    Under a huge marquee, this event will welcome a host of national artists, several artisans and various food concessions.

  • Photo credit: Twist Fiber Festival

    August 9 to 11, 2024

    Twist Fiber Festival

    Saint-André-Avellin

    festivaltwist.org/en

  • August 29 to September 2, 2024

    Shawville Fair

    Shawville

    shawvillefair.ca

  • Photo credit: Dominic Charette

    August 29 to September 2, 2024

    Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau (FMG)

    Gatineau

    montgolfieresgatineau.com/en

    Five days of festivities for the whole family, including a gigantic amusement park, a family zone, fireworks, surprising activities and the magnificent hot-air balloon flights!

  • Photo credit: Mike Luedey

    Septembre 6 to 8, 2024

    AERO Gatineau-Ottawa Airshow

    Gatineau

    aerogatineauottawa.com

    Aéro Gatineau-Ottawa is THE air show in Canada's Capital Region where impressive aerobatic demonstrations, military aircraft and new aerospace technologies are presented.

  • Photo credit: On the Rivet

    September 20 to 22, 2024

    Tour de Gatineau

    Gatineau

    tourdegatineau.ca

    The Tour de Gatineau is the top women's cycling event in North America.

  • Photo credit: Éric Boizette

    September 27 and 29, 2024

    Festival du vélo de montagne de Montebello

    Montebello

    montebellovelo.com

  • October 30 to november 3, 2024

    Day of the Dead celebration

    Gatineau

    canada.unam.mx/en/home/

    Celebrate this mexican tradition in Gatineau and enjoy activities that are free for children and the whole family, altar tours, workshops and much more.