Gatineau

Gatineau is a city in the Outaouais region of Quebec, across the Ottawa River from Canada's capital, Ottawa.

Gatineau Halal Travel Guide

Gatineau - QC - Museum of Civilisation3 - Canadian Museum of History (formerly known as the Canadian Museum of Civilization) in Hull With more than 200,000 inhabitants, Gatineau (municipality) is a city resulting from the amalgamation of the older cities of Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Masson-Angers and Buckingham. (The old city names are still used as the sector names of the amalgamated Gatineau.) The majority of hullois and gatinois are francophones; most (but not all) are bilingual. Hull (population 65000, postal codes J8X, J8Y, telephone +1 819-77...) is the original centre of the city and the most densely-populated (but not most populous) area in the Outaouais region and the closest to Ottawa. On the west bank of the Gatineau River and north of the Ottawa (Outaouais) River, Hull is directly opposite Parliament Hill, lowertown Ottawa and the Byward Market. Hull was founded 1800 by Philemon Wright as a lumber camp on the Ottawa River and therefore predates Ottawa, although the town's former principal industry of manufacturing matchsticks historically led to some major fires; little or nothing from 1800 remains in Hull today. The downtown waterfront was once heavily industrialized by Scott and Eddy and the two main paper makers, and the Ottawa river was used to generate hydroelectric power. The city's largest employer is the federal government with 20,000 civil servants working in Hull and thousands more who commute to eastern Ontario|Ontario daily. Aylmer is a small-town suburb directly west of Hull. Gatineau (secteur) and the bedroom community for which the amalgamated municipality was named, is to the east of the Gatineau River. Further downriver is Buckingham, a small rural village. Head further afield and one quickly finds open farmland and the occasional maple sugar shack, a seasonal tradition where trees are tapped and sap distilled to produce Québec's famous maple syrup. Head north from Hull and one quickly arrives in Gatineau Park; the Camp Fortune and EdelWeiss ski areas are also north of the city, near Chelsea (Quebec) | Chelsea and Wakefield respectively.

Travel to Gatineau

Gatineau is just across the river from Ottawa, which is on the Trans-Canada Highway and offers rail connections to Toronto -Kingston (Ontario) | Kingston and Montraal. An autoroute connects Gatineau directly to Montreal (A-50).

Take a bus to Gatineau

Access by city bus:

STO - Société de transport de l'Outaouais - Various local Outaouais buses stop at Parliament Hill and in Ottawa's Byward Market.
A handful of OC Transpo (Ottawa city bus) routes terminate at government buildings in Hull. Most are rush hour only, with the exception of the "44 GATINEAU" route from Alta Vista, which runs all day, every day.

Access by intercity bus:

Terminus Voyageur de Hull - 238, boulevard Saint-Joseph J8Y 3X6 45.4358398, -75.7350986 ☎ +1 819-771-2442

Monday to Friday 06:00–19:15, Saturday Sunday and holidays 06:00–15:45 Limited service is provided from Hull to Montreal; additional intercity services (including hourly runs to Montreal) are available from Ottawa's station.

Fly to Gatineau

l'Aéroport Exécutif de Gatineau-Ottawa IATA Flight Code: YND Gatineau Executive Airport - 1717, Rue Arthur-Fecteau 45.521667, -75.563611 ☎ +1 819-663-0737 +1-877-663-0737 +1 819-663-0793

Monday to Friday 06:00–21:00, Saturday Sunday 08:00–16:00 Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport - Gatineau Airport - Small airport with Canada Customs, CANPASS facilities, Hertz and Enterprise hire cars, restaurant, Vintage Wings of Canada historical aircraft museum. Limited scheduled Pascan service (daily to Quebec City), otherwise primarily serves general aviation.

Air connections are also available in Ottawa (IATA Flight Code: YOW) locally and Montraal (200 kilometers distant) (IATA Flight Code: YUL) with direct connections to intercity passenger rail at Montraal-Dorval airport.

How to get around in Gatineau

GPS 45.4405|-75.7250

Bike There is an extensive network of bike paths throughout the area as well as in the National parks. Enjoy the fresh air and natural beauty while exercising. Long time advocacy group Bike Ottawa (since 1984) maintains an extensive website with wa.ca/ a set of interactive bicycle route maps that rate all bicycle routes through Gatineau and Ottawa on a 1-4 scale, with 1 being child-friendly and 4 being very stressful. They also make available information on infrastructure progress. Contact them also with questions about routes, concerns and popular destinations. Although it is a volunteer-run organisation and they are usually fairly fast in responding. witter.com/hashtag/ottbike #ottbike is the commonly used hashtag on social media.

What to see in Gatineau

Canadian Museum of History - 100 Laurier Street, Hull 45.429722, -75.708889 ☎ +1 819-776-7000 +1-800-555-5621 Opening Hours: Sep–Jun: M–Wednesday to Friday–Su 09:30–17:00, Thursday 09:30–20:00; Jun–September: Monday–Friday F–Su 09:30–18:00, Thursday 09:30–20:00 $10 for adults. A joint War Museum and Museum of History ticket can be purchased for $15. Free on Thursday after 16:00 Canadian Museum of History - Gatineau - QC - Museum of Civilisation3 32269 Formerly known as the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau's star attraction and Canada's most-visited museum deserves at least half a day of your time. This museum presents the story of Canada's population beginning with Indigenous People migration across the Bering Strait through European colonial settlement by the Vikings around 1000 CE, and the British and French in the 1500s. The museum has items ranging from full-size Salish totem poles to the recreation of a small prairie town complete with a grain elevator. The museum also includes an exhibit on Canada Post and a separate museum for children.

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Grand Hall, Level 1. The world's largest collection of totem poles, quite an amazing sight when all assembled together.
Canada Hall, Level 3. A very well done and surprisingly interesting presentation of Canadian history, with countless life-sized walk-through exhibits and recreations of villages, towns and cities at different stages.

Defilé du Père Noël - Santa's Parade - Rue Principale, AylmerAylmer main street from Parc des Cèdres to boul Wilfrid-Lavigne - Annual Christmas parade at the end of November.
Domaine de la ferme Moore - Moore Farm Estate | 670 boulevard Alexandre-Taché, Hull 45.4194927, -75.759182 ☎ +1 819 595-5551 Opening Hours: Daily 09:00–18:00 (Su brunch 10:00–13:00) A historic working farm with a bistro, in the Hull sector of Gatineau near the Ottawa River.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Gatineau

Bar/Billard Le Terminus - 84C Jean-Proulx, Hull and 181 Principale, local FF1, Aylmer= ☎ +1 819-595-7070 (Hull), +1 819-684-7071 (Aylmer) $7.50-11.50 The best place in the Ottawa/Gatineau region to play pool.
Les Olympiques - 125 Rue de Carillon 45.4343104, -75.7264853 ☎ +1 819-777-0661 $8-14 Experience championship quality junior hockey in an intimate arena. Go for the game but the ambiance is what makes this unique.
Gatineau Park - 125 Rue de Carillon 45.44, -75.76 ☎ +1 819-827-2020 +1-800-465-1867 Free

Gatineau Park has its own WikiVoyage page; the map pointer here marks the park's southern extension into Gatineau. The outdoor playground for Canada's National Capital Region (Ottawa and Gatineau). It offers amazing possibilities for outdoor recreation, within a 20 minutes drive of either city. This includes: skiing (cross-country and downhill), mountain biking (cross-country and downhill), hiking, canoeing, camping, rock-climbing and bird-watching.

Casino du Lac-Leamy - 1 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau 45.4461338, -75.7272093 ☎ +1 819-772-2100 Opening Hours: always open Run by the government of Quebec and the Casino du Lac-Leamy is the largest casino in the Ottawa-Gatineau area.

Festivals

Gatineau shares several activities and festivals with the capital, Ottawa. These include the Ottawa Bluesfest and the Winterlude (Bal de Neige) winter festival. In 2001, les jeux de la Francophonie were hosted jointly by Ottawa and Hull.

Canadian Ski Marathon - 81 Jean-Proulx, Suite 200, Hull

| phone = +1-877-770-6556 +1 819-770-7428$180/adult Held annually in February. A two-day cross-country ski marathon from Gatineau to Lachute.

Fête nationale du Québec - Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day - Quebec's biggest party of the year starts June 23. Saint-Jean-Baptiste is Québec's patron saint, his feast day is June 24. Events held at various locations. Some events have been used as demonstrations to promote Quebec sovereignty, so be cautious about expressing an opinion on the matter.
Fête nationale du Canada - Canada Day | July 1, events held at various locations including Ottawa's Parliament Hill. Some events have been used as demonstrations to promote Canadian unity, so be cautious about expressing an opinion on the matter.
Festival d'Humour de Gatineau - Gatineau Comedy Festival - $10-20 Annual comedy festival, early July. Events held at various locations.
Wonders of Sand - Parc du Lac-Beauchamp $8 Early July. Sand-sculpting competition.
Festival Country du Grand Gatineau - 110 Rue Georges ☎ +1 819 986-3552 +1 819-986-8342 - Annual country music festival held in the second week of August. Cost: $10 to $40.
Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau - Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival - La Baie Park ☎ +1 819-243-2330 +1-800-668-8383 Annual hot air balloon festival held in the September long weekend. Cost: $15 to $53.
Rendez-vous des saveurs de l'Outaouais - Outaouais Food Festival - 25 Laurier Street - Annual food festival held in September. Events include cooking classes and tasting.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Gatineau

Miss Chocolat - 173 Promenade du Portage, Hull 45.426447, -75.7178077 ☎ +1 819-775-3499 Opening Hours: Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa–M closed Artisan chocolatier, bold flavour combinations, Chocolates workshops.
Papilles Gourmandes 256 boul St-Joseph, Hull 45.4369685, -75.7339698 ☎ +1 819-595-2439 - Regional Quebec products including pâtés and cheeses.
Pecco's - 85 Rue du Portage, Hull 45.4253254, -75.7201556 ☎ +1 819-771-8933 Opening Hours: M–W 09:00–18:00, Thursday Friday 09:00–20:00, Saturday 09:00–17:00, Sunday closed Retailer for bicycles and cross-country skis.
La Trappe à Fromage de l'Outaouais (Gatineau) - Trap Cheese Outaouais (Gatineau) | viny72@ 200 Rue Bellehumeur, Gatineau 45.4797045, -75.6954097 ☎ +1 819 243-6411 Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday 09:00–18:00, West 09:00–19:00, Thursday Friday 09:00–21:00, Saturday 08:30–17:30, Sunday 09:00–17:00 Cheese and regional food products.

Halal Restaurants

Le French Quarter 80 Promenade du Portage 45.42495, -75.71865 ☎ +1 819 777-1125

Monday to Friday 11:30–23:00, Saturday 17:00–22:00

Piz'za-za – restau bar à vin - 36 Rue Laval 45.4267081, -75.718397 ☎ +1 819 771-0565 Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday 11:30–22:00, West Thursday 11:30–23:00, Friday 11:30–01:00, Saturday 17:00–23:00, Sunday 17:00–22:00 Great Pizzas here. Thin crust, personal size Pizzas are served for about $12 and there is no option for a larger Pizzas. Tropical Pizzas is good, if a bit spicy. If Pizzas is not your thing the salads are also great. There is lots of parking space in the area and a few pubs within the same block.
Le Troquet 41 Rue Laval 45.4268681, -75.7187018 ☎ +1 819 776-9595 Opening Hours: Daily 10:00–02:00 Bistro

Speciality and seasonal

The érablière, cabane à sucre or maple sugar shack is a seasonal tradition across a wide region extending from southeastern Ontario to Québec's Eastern Townships. With rare exception and these are found in the nationside near tiny rural villages. Local maple syrup is produced seasonally; the sap begins to flow early during the spring thaw and is collected for distillation. This places the start of the season at the mercy of the elements, although there is usually fresh syrup to be had in late March or early April - usually before the last of the snow is gone. Maple sugar shacks are typically large rural communal dining halls in which diners fill up on a dietician's nightmare of traditional high-calorie lumberjack food, cost starts around $20/person but varies as some venues offer entertainment, "tire sur neige" (maple toffee on snow) or sled rides. Once the season ends, many of these venues close or are used for other agritourism activity - an open field often becomes a summer campground.

Cabane à sucre Brazeau 316 Côte St-Charles, Papineauville ☎ +1 819-427-5611 +1 819-427-9740 Opening Hours: Seasonal, March-April Sugar shack. Enjoy a traditional lumberjack meal in a communal setting. Educational programs available. Products sold on premises.
Cabane à sucre Chez Ti-Mousse 442 Côte St-Charles, Papineauville ☎ +1 819-427-5413 +1 819-427-9694 Opening Hours: Open year-round by reservation Sugar shack. Sale of maple products, entertainment and carriage rides. Educational programs available.

Québec has traditionally had less restrictive drink laws than nearby Ontario: minimum drinking age is 18, organic juice and are available in corner stores and the rules on opening hours for bars are less restrictive. The Promenade du Portage area in the Hull sector downtown is known to attract rowdy, drunken patrons from across the Ottawa River.

Aux quatre jeudis – Café Cafe - 44 Rue Laval 45.4269024, -75.7183275 ☎ +1 819 771-9557 Opening Hours: Daily 14:00–02:00
Les Brasseurs du Temps - 170 Rue Montcalm 45.4297539, -75.7290507 ☎ +1 819 205-4999 ext 1 Opening Hours: Su–Thursday11:30–00:00, Friday Saturday 11:30–02:00 A brewpub with an impressive selection of high-quality homemade soft drinks, a great patio and good food. Highlights are a "dégustation" (tasting) of their soft drinks, interesting salads and a laid-back atmosphere.
Où-Quoi! Lounge Urbain - 48 Rue Laval 45.4270385, -75.7182816 ☎ +1 819 777-6555 Opening Hours: Daily 15:00–02:00 A great little bar to get a drink at and hang out with the local residents. Its low-key vibe attracts a steady crowd of regulars. The back room offers some privacy if you're partying VIP style. Quebec law prohibits smoking inside but it is still allowed on the terrace. Treat the bartenders right and they will take very good care of you.
Le Petit Chicago - 50 du Portage, Vieux-Hull 45.4249043, -75.7213137 ☎ +1 819 483-9843

Monday to Friday 16:00–02:00, Saturday Sunday 20:00–02:00 Large bar with dance floor and a vibrant social scene. Each night has a different theme. Check out the improvisational jazz on Monday nights.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Gatineau

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotels

Hilton Hotel Leamy Lake, Gatineau (IMG 9717) - The Hilton Lac-Leamy

Auberge de La Gare - 205 boul. St-Joseph, Hull 45.4345596, -75.7354742 ☎ +1 819-778-8085 +1-866-778-8085 From $130 42 rooms with queen-sized beds, including five with a whirlpool and 21 with two beds. Parking and continental breakfast are included.
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa - 131 Rue Laurier 45.4332168, -75.712416 ☎ +1 819 770-8550 +1 800 265-8550 Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00 From $144 single, +$10/double Waterfront hotel, 133 non-smoking rooms and suites, free Wi-Fi, cardio fitness, indoor pool. Conference centre and on-site catering for 10 to 270 people. Parking $12/day.
Condo Touristique Au Paradis - Au Paradis Tourist Condo - 863 Rue Jacques-Cartier, Pointe-Gatineau 45.4559877, -75.6982985 ☎ +1 819-243-1680 +1-855-577-1680 $127-150/night, except during special events Short-term apartment for up to 4 persons; large waterfront house with massage therapist office on-site.
Crowne Plaza Gatineau-Ottawa | 2 Rue Montcalm, Hull 45.4252304, -75.7250157 ☎ +1 819-778-3880 +1 819-778-3309 Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 From $150 Parking $18/day
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatineau - Ottawa - 1170 ch. d'Aylmer 45.4097644, -75.7798014 ☎ +1 819 778-0000 Check-in: 16:00 / Check-out: 12:00 $139 single/$259 double On the Château Cartier Golf Course
Four Points by Sheraton & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa - 35 Rue Laurier, Hull 45.4287051, -75.7130634 ☎ +1 819-778-6111 +1 819-778-3647$195
Hilton Lac-Leamy - 3 Boul. du Casino, Hull 45.4461338, -75.7272093 ☎ +1 819-790-6444 +1 819-790-6408$259-2500 single/double Hilton Hotel Leamy Lake, Gatineau (IMG 9717).jpg
Quality Inn & Suites | 111, Rue Bellehumeur 45.4768616, -75.6935063 ☎ +1 819-568-5252 +1 418-266-1535 Check-in: 16:00 / Check-out: 11:00 From $103 single/double 2022-00-09
Ramada Plaza Gatineau/Manoir du Casino | National:12998&iata=00065402 75 Rue d'Edmonton, Hull 45.4495103, -75.7329686 ☎ +1 819-777-7538 +1-800-854-9517 Check-in: 16:00 (early check-in available) / Check-out: 12:00 From $149 single/double

Bed and breakfast

Au 55 Taché - 55 Boul. Alexandre-Taché, Hull 45.4235764, -75.7318493 ☎ +1 819-772-1454 +1 819-772-1461$75-85 single, $85-95 double
La Belle Corbeille 23 boul Saint-Raymond, Hull 45.4472536, -75.7375227 ☎ +1 819-777-4584 $85 single,"$95 double
Gîte Fanny et Maxime - 31 Rue Lessard, Hull 45.44883, -75.7445072 ☎ +1 819-777-1960 $95-105 single, $105-120 double
Le Philémon - 47 Dumas, Hull 45.437283, -75.737459 ☎ +1 819-776-0769 $90 single, $115 double
La Villa Rivermead | 912 chemin d'Aylmer 45.4053337, -75.7919097 ☎ +1 819-778-8024 +1 819-772-4354$99-149 single, +$10 double

Campgrounds

Camping Lamoureux - 42 Ch. Neilon, L'Ange-Gardien ☎ +1 819-986-7947

Nearby

Buckingham/L'Ange Gardien

La Sucrerie Le Palais Gommé - 562 ch. Doherty, L'Ange-Gardien ☎ +1 819-281-9882 - Maple sugar shack, seasonal.
Domaine de l'Ange Gardien - 1031, Rue Pierre-Laporte L’Ange-Gardien ☎ +1 819-281-0299 +1-877-281-0299 +1 819-281-8388 - Campground and maple sugar shack, seasonal.

News & References Gatineau

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