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 in Outaouais Region, Outaouais Region
Discover the best top things to do in Outaouais Region, Quebec including Canadian Children's Museum, Meech Lake, Gatineau Park, Jacques Cartier Park, Canadian Museum of History, Camp Fortune, Great Canadian Bungee, Omega Park, Carbide Willson Ruins, Lusk Cave.
Restaurants in Outaouais Region
1. Canadian Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 389 reviews
Located within the Canadian Museum of History (formerly the Canadian Museum of Civilization) Hands on adventure! The Canadian Children's Museum is one of the most popular attractions at the Canadian Museum of History, and has been since it opened its doors in 1989. Passports in hand, visitors discover one incredible destination after another. Whether on a visit to homes in the International Village, a trek to a desert pyramid, a jaunt to the Port of Entry to help unload a cargo ship, or a stroll through the bustling Market Bazaar, visitors encounter endless ways to learn about the world and one another. A world of discovery where parents have as much fun as their kids!
Reviewed By LegoDad77 - Alert, Canada
I love this museum! My kids adore it as well!! There are a dozen little "kingdoms" you can visit, each one gives you a stamp for your passport! Ha ha It can get busy, and staff supervision is limited to the crane on the boat. The wifi is weak and drops often! Pokeone stops are all over! Make sure your phone is fully charged before you go!
2. Meech Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
20 minutes from downtown Ottawa, this lake has two sandy beaches patrolled by lifeguards.
Reviewed By Grace-Aguiar - Montreal, Canada
Beautiful and very peaceful place if you are lucky enough to get there early in the morning as it could get very crowded later in the day. The lake is so serene, the fall colors in full bloom are amazing. This is a must visit for hikers, nature lovers and photographers.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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!
6. 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.
7. Great Canadian Bungee
8. 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
9. Carbide Willson Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By HazelEyes125 - Ottawa, Canada
This is a little gem in the Gatineau Hills that a friend told us about...sure glad we went...a nice 20-30 min hike through the forest trails and then you come upon the ruins and lovely waterfalls...it really is a great little spot for an afternoon adventure.
10. Lusk Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By gmarcus
We parked in the parking lot at Parent Beach. Entry to the park was $12 per car (payable upon exiting). We found it very tricky to locate the trail that is used for biking to the caves and found ourselves on the wrong path. The path that we started on from the beach area is a narrow rocky path more suited to mountain biking. We finally got directions from some of the campers to get to the road with the “50” marker sign. We suggest that you look for the sign at the Parent parking lot that points you towards “Lusk Cave Trail”. (This is at the opposite end of the parking lot from the entry path to the beach). Follow that path and take the first right turn. This short trail exits at the road that runs within the park and through the campgrounds. Turn left and follow this road (marked “50”) all the way (shared with cars) until you hit a gravel path (also marked “50”). Go to the end of the trail to where it intersects with the trail number 54 (at a beautiful beach). It is probably a 30 minute bike ride and keep in mind that it is a little hilly. We locked up our bikes on a tree, as the bike rack provided was full. We then followed the markings for trail number 54 which takes you to the caves. It’s about a 1 km walk. We left our knapsack at the base of the entry to the climb to the caves. We took our valuables with us in secure waterproof bags. The walk through the caves takes about 15 minutes. You can exit halfway through. The first half is easier than the second half. The second half of the cave had water levels up to our neck with only a head space between the water and the top of the cave. We did use flashlights to illuminate the way. The kids wore life jackets which made them feel more secure. The second part of the cave has one high rock that you have to get down. Having said that, this was very doable with 8 year old children, with some assistance from the adults. It was about a 3 to 3 1/2 hour trip from start to finish including the biking, hiking and the caves. Some of our group went through the caves twice. The caves were a ton of fun and a very wonderful and unique adventure in a very beautiful park.
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