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  • July 2 to 4, 2026

    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: Raphaël Pachebat

    July 4, 2026

    Gatineau Triathlon

    Gatineau

    triathlongatineau.ca/en

    The Gatineau Triathlon, in Outaouais, takes place on the enchanting site of the parc du Lac-Leamy and attracts more than 1,000 participants.

  • July 29 to August 15, 2026

    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

    September 2 to 6, 2026

    FMG - Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival

    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!

  • September 11 to 13, 2026

    Riverside Festival

    Gatineau

    festivalriverside.ca/en/

    The Riverside Festival brings together electronic music enthusiasts on the banks of the Ottawa River in a spectacular setting.

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    September 16 and 17, 2026

    Tour de Gatineau

    Gatineau

    tourdegatineau.ca/en

    The Tour de Gatineau is a can't-miss event in women's cycling in Canada.

  • Photo credit: Peter Handley

    September 18 to 20, 2026

    AERO Gatineau-Ottawa Airshow

    Gatineau

    aerogatineauottawa.com

    This event features awe-inspiring aerobatic displays, historically rich military aircraft and new aerospace technologies.

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    December 18 to 21, 2026

    FIS Candy Cane Cup

    Gatineau

    engne.ca/index.php/en

    Festive cross-country ski race with more than 500 athletes (M14 to senior) from Quebec and Ontario, held yearly before Christmas.

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    January 29 to February 15, 2027

    Winterlude - Snowflake kingdom

    Gatineau

    Website

    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 11 to 13, 2027

    Igloofest Gatineau

    Gatineau

    gatineau.igloofest.ca/en

    The event promises three nights of pure energy, bringing together the biggest names in the global electronic music scene in a freezing yet electrifying atmosphere.

  • Photo credit: Pierre Thériault

    April 8 to 16, 2027

    Outaouais Film Festival (FFO)

    Gatineau & Papineauville

    offestival.com

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

  • Photo credit: Philippe Deschamps

    May 20 to 23, 2027

    Festival Saucette en showssettes

    Gatineau

    Website

    Festival Saucette en showssettes is a fun, humorous event that invites you to slip on your best socks with your finest flip-flops for a weekend of fun!

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    Canadian Museum of History

    Gatineau

    historymuseum.ca

    1 800 555-5621

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    De la Lievre nautical center

    Gatineau

    pleinairlievre.ca

    819 486-0268

  • Photo credit: Stephane Groleau

    Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy

    Gatineau

    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.

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    Parc Oméga

    Montebello

    parcomega.ca/en/

    819 423-5487

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    March 18 to 22, 2026

    Hit The Floor - Gatineau

    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: Kamara Morozuk

    May 10, 2026

    BougeBouge Outaouais Festival

    Gatineau

    bougebouge.com/en/

    Explore the activity zones, see lively shows and discover plenty of sports you can try in a welcoming, energetic atmosphere!