Top Things to do in Outaouais Region
Top Hotels in Outaouais Region
- 1. Hilton Lac-Leamy
- 2. Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown
- 3. Ramada Plaza Gatineau/Manoir du Casino
- 4. Hotel V
- 5. Hilton Lac-Leamy
- 6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatineau - Ottawa
- 7. Motel Adam
- 8. Auberge de la Gare
- 9. Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
- 10. Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa
Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Outaouais Region, Outaouais Region
Discover the best top things to do in Outaouais Region, Quebec including HorizonX - Day Tours, Esprit Whitewater Worldwide, Bayou-Outaouais, Gatineau Park, Jacques Cartier Park, Canadian Museum of History, Camp Fortune, Chutes Coulonge Park, Bar Le Foyer at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, Omega Park.
Restaurants in Outaouais Region
1. HorizonX - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
White Water Rafting & Kayaking. Horizon X rafting is the best value on the Ottawa River ... Period! High quality, small groups, no compromise! Exclusive to Horizon X : all our prices include: FREE photos FREE wetsuits AND NO service charges. As part of our GREEN program, to receive these incentives simply carpool at the best ratio possible. These savings can add up to 100$ + when compared to other companies.
2. Esprit Whitewater Worldwide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 105 reviews
Esprit's Riverside Lodge & Basecamp (The Pointe), is situated on a private 5 acre peninsula virtually surrounded by the Upper Ottawa River. The lodge also known as "Auberge Esprit", is nestled between Eastern Canada's most dramatic sunrise and awe-inspiring sunset.
3. Bayou-Outaouais
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 162 reviews
The only one airboat tours in Canada ! Our tours are in a large marsh of 520 hectare in Gatineau, Quebec. Discover the richness and diversity of the flora and fauna found in Quebec's largest wildlife reserve. An unforgettable experience sure to please ! Bayou-Outaouais is a private AIRBOAT excursions for up to 08 passengers ! A one of a kind AIRBOAT adventure in Canada's own ''Northern Bayous'' !
4. Gatineau Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,036 reviews
This vast and scenic Ottawa park is ideal for walking, biking or cross-country skiing and also houses the MacKenzie King Estate, once the home of Canada's former Prime Minister.
Reviewed By FarAway752596
A must to visit! Gatineau park is just beautiful. Close to Ottawa, with so many lakes including Pink lake (green), trails, wildlife, breathtaking views especially from Belvèdere where you can see as far as the Outaouais River. Good variety of restaurants (Chelsea) it does not matter the season of the year, each one is unique in its own way. In Autunm enjoy the colors is just magic!!! My favorite place in the Outaouais.
5. Jacques Cartier Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By MICHASHMATA
Always something for the children, be it face painting, interesting displays with a learning message which is fun for kids, or in winter it may be slides and snow sculptures for the entire family... Always worth a visit when stuff is going on. If nothing is on, then it is a great place to have a pic nic with views of parliament, Nepean point, Embassies, the Ottawa river or the close by Museum.
6. Canadian Museum of History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,212 reviews
Experience Canada’s history in exciting new ways. The Canadian Museum of History is a destination of choice in the National Capital Region. An architectural jewel designed by Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal, the Museum is less than five minutes from downtown Ottawa and Parliament Hill. Explore Canada’s rich history and the outstanding achievements of First Peoples. Marvel at the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles. The Canadian History Hall, our signature exhibition, will let you discover the events, personalities and historical currents that have shaped Canada — from time immemorial to the present day.
Reviewed By operalover939 - Toronto, Canada
We were here twice during the last four days, returning today for the special Neanderthal exhibition that opened today. It is outstanding, but the special “Unceded” exhibition, focusing on indigenous North American architecture, is also excellent. The two floors of Canadian history are a great improvement on what was available for view when this was still the Museum of Civilization. The Grand Hall offers the best selection of Northwest Pacific art and artifacts this side of the B.C. Provincial Museum in Victoria, and the Museum of Anthropology on the UBC campus in Vancouver. It leads into the “First Peoples” exhibition, which is also well worth your while. A special treat is the complete collection of Canadian and British North American postage stamps. Highly recommended!
7. Camp Fortune
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Camp Fortune: downhill skiing and snowboarding:The best of winter is just a 15-minute drive from downtown Ottawa/Gatineau•Highest vertical within a 15-minute car ride from Ottawa center•23 runs for expert, intermediate and beginner•Terrain park with 12 hits including rails, boxes and a wall•7 lifts: 3 Surface, 4 Quads and 1 Triple•12 lit runs for night skiing and snowboarding•Full snowmaking capacity and excellent attention to grooming•Private, group, ski and snowboard lessons, multi week lesson programs for adults and children•Full group ski/snowboard services•Ski and snow board equipment rentals•2 cozy lodges with all the amenitiesA winter of fun awaits. Camp Fortune Activities:Spring/Summer/Autumn Your destination for ziplining, mountain biking, birthday parties, outdoor activities and a unique wedding venue.Try zip lining at one of our 3 aerial courses. Test your mountain biking skills on our cross country and downhill trails. Looking for unique Ottawa wedding venues for your summer or autumn wedding, or a banquet hall for your family reunion? Searching for outdoor activities for kids or perhaps a round of disc golf? Maybe a round of disc golf? With beautiful Camp Fortune in the Gatineau Hills as a backdrop, your event is bound to be a memorable one. Just a 15 minute drive from downtown Ottawa or Gatineau, Camp Fortune is ideal for both local residents and tourists seeking Ottawa attractions.•The most exciting zip lining and aerial experience in the Ottawa-Gatineau region•Children's park: Mini zip line, aerial experience,outdoor activities and birthday parties for kids•Superb banquet hall and group facilities. The perfect setting for Ottawa Weddings.•Corporate team building outdoor activities and facilities•Over 20 km of regularly upgraded cross country mountain bike trails•Technical and flowing downhill trails for advanced bikers•Pump Track !•Disc golf courseWhether you are new to summer sports or a seasoned veteran, Camp Fortune’s outdoor activities for kids and adults inject excitement into your summer mix.
Reviewed By S0renW - Biggin Hill, United Kingdom
Friendly staff and nice runs. As an experienced skier you will probably quickly be a bit bored, but the area is really close to Ottawa.
8. Chutes Coulonge Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Where history meets adventure! Chutes Coulonge Park is a logging interpretation site and outdoor adventure park. We offer a historical walk, scenic lookouts over the falls, Giant Canyon Ziplines, Treetop Obstacle Course and the Via Ferrata! This exciting activity is the only of its kind in the region and one of the few in Canada. Located in the Canyon of the Coulonge River, it consists of a climb/walk along the canyon’s rock face, using cables and anchor points to help you progress along the way. For the little ones we offer a splash pad, small rock climbing walls and a low-ropes obstacle course. Visit our museum, walk our trails or try our adrenaline pumping activities! Fun for the whole family!
Reviewed By kttt2019
We drove approx 2 hours to Chutes Coulonge. It was definitely worth the drive! The waterfall is wonderful, with a path and bridges that give you many different views of the falls and the log slide. Also discovered alot about logging: the process, the equipment and the gruelling labour. My daughter conquered her fears and ziplined across the canyon and climbed back up the cliff using a Via Ferrata course. ALL of the staff were wonderful -- friendly, knowledgeable and committed to safety. Special thanks to Matthew who helped my daughter rediscover her love of adventure. There is also an interesting obstacle course for smaller children, a splash pad, and a small, but informative logging museum. Already planning a return trip!
9. Bar Le Foyer at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Bar Le Foyer, located in the hotel lobby, is like no other! It sits comfortably beside our six-sided fireplace and under the massive log ceiling inspired by an architect's dream. Enjoying one of our signature cocktails paired with a delicious tasting board or sipping on our Montebello 'special coffee' while reading in one of our easy chairs is better than home sweet home!
Reviewed By nksv2014 - Minesing, Canada
Just returned from one night at the Chateau Montebello on our way home from Tremblant. Sadly, Mother Nature was not our friend and it poured rain our whole first day. While we couldn’t do any of the amazing outdoor activities, there was lots to keep busy with inside. We enjoyed board games, puzzles and reading in some quiet little books and crannies. One of our fav activities was the adult cocktail making at the bar. Our bartender was so friendly and so much fun. I loved that there were adult activities as well as some for kids. All of the staff was friendly and very welcoming and beds and linens super comfy. Our next visit will be in the winter when we can curl up in front of the gorgeous fireplace! Can’t wait to come back.
10. Omega Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,597 reviews
Parc Oméga, a unique family experience in the heart of nature, culture and history of Quebec. Located approximately 1 hour from Montreal, Ottawa, Laurentian and Tremblant Parc Oméga lets you discover the wildlife of Canada such as moose, elk, bison, wolves and bears all within their natural environment. Open year-round, the park offers several activities for all ages such as animations, picnic areas, hiking trails... for a unique and unforgettable day. Discover the history of our nation through the colonization and first nations trail. .
Reviewed By Ambassador820198
This park was one of the highlights of our trip to Canada. We had been bemoaning the fact that we hadn’t seen much wildlife whilst travelling around Canada and we’d been driving around for over a month. Well... we got our wish to see some when we visited this park. It was the Thanksgiving Long weekend and we thought it would be crowded, which it definitely was, but it didn’t really matter. The 5 species of deer that roam free in the park, as well as the bison, had voracious appetites for the carrots we, and every other vehicle entering the park, had bought to feed them. They have no fear of humans and come right up to your window, often sticking their heads right in, to get your “offerings” and are extremely gentle and delicate in their acceptance. You can pat them and give them a gentle scratch while they’re chowing down. You’ll also see black wolves, arctic wolves, arctic foxes, mountain goats, a moose, coyotes and bears- cinnamon and black, though these are kept behind fences for the protection of you and your vehicles. But you still can get quite close to them. You can drive around the very large park as many times as you like. We went around twice and went through 3 large bags of carrots, and had a wonderful time doing it, with lots of great photos To remember the day. We didn’t have any kids but there are heaps of things for the little ones as well to keep them entertained all day. The time flew by and it was a shock to see we had been there for over 4 hours. If you get the chance, add this to your bucket list. Lynette
