Several parks offer recreational facilities and picnic areas. The city also offers an array of cultural activities as well as such special events as the Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light, a musical fireworks show and competition held in August. The Wings Over Gatineau air show is held in June, and the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place in September.
Visitor Centers
Outaouais Tourism 103 rue Laurier Gatineau, QC J8X 3V8. Phone:(819)778-2222 or (800)265-7822
Shopping
Three shopping malls serve the Gatineau area. Les Galeries de Hull, 320 boul. St-Joseph, has 80 stores; Les Promenades Gatineau, 1100 boul. Maloney Ouest, has more than 150 stores; and Place du Centre, 200 Promenade du Portage, has 50 stores.
Things to Do
Canadian Museum of HistoryGatineau Park see Chelsea