The Outaouais Region

Hello skiers,

Welcome to the magnificent Outaouais region, where over 33,000 km2 of beautiful winter landscapes await you, including the famous Gatineau Park. Winter here has plenty to offer, whether your sport is downhill or cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, dogsledding, ice fishing, snowmobiling, or an aerial park treetop workout!

To make the most of your stay, visit www.outaouais-tourism.ca or call 819-778-2222 or 1-800-265-7822.

Have a great time in the Outaouais!

More good reasons to visit Gatineau and the Outaouais region this winter!

Winterlude Ottawa–Gatineau

Pull on your hat and mitts and come play outside with thousands of fun-worshippers at Winterlude, Canada’s winter celebration!

Play and slide to your heart’s content at Sun Life Snowflake Kingdom, the biggest snow playground in North America. Skate on the world’s largest skating rink — right in the heart of Ottawa! Marvel at majestic snow sculptures and glittering ice sculptures or groove to energetic rhythms at American Express Snowbowl.

Weekends, February 1 to 17 2008

National Capital Commission : 613-239-5000 - 1-800-465-1867 - Winterlude.gc.ca

Canadian Museum of Civilisation

Photo: Harry Foster
MCC/CMC

Canada’s most visited museum is also one of the most innovative. Come see the striking Grand Hall—the focal point of the museum, with the world’s largest indoor exhibition of totem poles—and tour 1,000 years of our history in the Canada Hall. Don’t leave without exploring the Canadian Children’s Museum, the Canadian Postal Museum, and the IMAX® Theatre—they’re all under the same roof.

Casino du Lac-Leamy

Modern and luxurious Casino du Lac-Leamy, in Gatineau (just five minutes from downtown Ottawa) has everything you could ask for:

Photo: Société des
Casinos du Québec

Over 60 gaming tables and 1,800 slot machines
Dinner dances, bars and restaurants, including the renowned Le Baccara, recipient of the prestigious CAA-AAA Five Diamond Rating since 2001
Matinee and evening showtimes at Théâtre du Casino

Gatineau Park

Photo: National Capital Commission

Explore the forests, meadows, valleys, lakes, and rivers of Gatineau Park on one of North America’s most extensive cross-country ski trail networks. With close to 200 km of impeccably groomed trails, rated and marked by level of difficulty, you can ski classic style or ski-skate, then grab a snack in one of the park’s eight heated shelters.

Le Nordik – Spa en nature

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en nature

All played out and ready to chill? Come to Chelsea near the entrance to Gatineau Park and discover Le Nordik Nature Spa, an oasis of Scandinavian relaxation techniques. Choose from outdoor whirlpool baths, Finnish sauna, steam baths, Nordic waterfall, cold and temperate baths, Swedish massage or hot-stone massage—you’ll be relaxed and reenergized in just hours.

Laflèche Adventure: Cave and Aerial Park

Aventure Laflèche : caverne et parc aérien

Photo: Diane Néron

Double your fun at Laflèche Adventure, home of North America’s biggest aerial park and the Canadian Shield’s largest natural caves. Take in the winter beauty of the Outaouais from the treetops, then shine your headlamp on the cave’s giant icy stalagmites and stalactites!