Places in Gatineau, Ottawa
Explore places in Gatineau, Ottawa. Discover local businesses, restaurants, cafes, parks, and attractions.
Canadian Museum of History
Canada's national museum of human history, located across the river in Gatineau with sweeping views of Parliament Hill. Features the Canadian History Hall, an immersive Canadian Children's Museum, and the Grand Hall with the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles. Free Thursday evenings 5-7 PM.
Nordik Spa-Nature
North America's largest spa — 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Chelsea, QC with 7 outdoor thermal baths, 8 saunas, an infinity pool, and the Källa saltwater float pool.
Casino du Lac-Leamy
Quebec government-run casino on Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, with a 349-room Hilton hotel, 1,100-seat theatre, spas, and pools — 5 minutes from downtown Ottawa.
Gatineau Park
A 361-square-kilometre conservation park just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Home to over 165 km of hiking trails, beaches, lakes, and the Mackenzie King Estate. Free to enter; parking fees apply at some lots in summer.
Altitude Gym Gatineau
Eastern Canada's largest climbing gym in Gatineau with 35,000 sq ft, top rope and lead routes up to 45ft, and a summer outdoor bouldering park.
Mackenzie King Estate
NCC-managed 231-hectare heritage estate in Gatineau Park — country home of Canada's 10th Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. Federal heritage buildings, gardens, and ruins. Free admission.
Carbide Willson Ruins
Stone ruins of a 1907 fertilizer plant deep in Gatineau Park, with a waterfall — a 3.25 km hike from Meech Lake. Built by Canadian electrochemistry pioneer Thomas "Carbide" Willson.
Kōena Spa
50,000 sq ft Nordic thermal spa just 5 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Aylmer with thermal baths, polar pool, 4 saunas, and massages starting at $115.
Wakefield Covered Bridge
The iconic 1915 red covered bridge in Wakefield — pedestrian-only, rebuilt by volunteers after a 1984 fire. The most photographed landmark in the Outaouais.
Biscotti & Cie
Old Chelsea cafe + bakery + Neapolitan pizza — specialty coffee and picnic boxes at the gateway to Gatineau Park.
À La Dérive Brasserie Artisanale
Gatineau microbrewery + brewpub on the Ottawa River with 20 taps, brewing since 2019 with 100% Quebec grain. Riverside terrace, sister concept Méga Smash Burger on Saint-Joseph.
Brasserie du Bas-Canada
Gatineau microbrewery specializing in IPAs and stouts, with two locations on Boul. de la Gappe and in Hautes-Plaines. Listed on Tourisme Outaouais top microbreweries.
Restaurant Dinty's
Long-running Aylmer family restaurant on Chemin d'Aylmer with Greek and Canadian classics — Fish & Chips, Banquet Burger, souvlaki, and the Dinty's Special Pizza. An Aylmer institution.
Le Domaine de l'Ange-Gardien
The closest cabane à sucre to Ottawa-Gatineau (~25 min) — traditional Quebec sugar shack with soupe aux pois, fèves au lard, jambon à l'érable, oreilles de crisse, tire d'érable, and a take-out option.
Soif Bar à vin
Wine bar in Vieux-Hull owned by Véronique Rivest, runner-up at the 2013 World's Best Sommelier competition. Cork-walled, refined small plates paired with a globally curated wine list.
The SmoQue Shack
Ottawa-Gatineau's premier BBQ since 2011, serving slow-cooked smoked meats with house-made sauces from Gatineau location.
Brûlerie Aladdin Roastery Hull
Gatineau institution — organic, fair-trade specialty coffee roaster established in Hull in 1989. The longest-running specialty roastery in the sector.
Microbrasserie 5e Baron
Microbrewery + brewpub on Rue Principale in Old Aylmer — brewing in Aylmer since 2020, named after the 5th Baron Aylmer (former governor general). Casual brewpub setting, live entertainment, open mic.
Les Fougères
Canada's 100 Best Restaurant in the Gatineau Hills since 1993 — farm-to-table West Quebec terroir cuisine in a Chelsea heritage setting. NYT-featured "local institution."
Restaurant Antonyme
Aylmer's top-rated fine dining destination on Rue Principale — Chef Marc-André Camaraire's contemporary Canadian cuisine with French and Spanish influences. Tasting menu refreshed every three weeks.
Minotaure
Vieux-Hull bar with a 15-year-running Monday jazz night and themed nights every other day — trivia, karaoke, DJ. Cocktail program plus regular live music.
Café Mulligan
Th3rdwave-listed specialty coffee café in a heritage building on Rue Principale in Old Aylmer — the top-rated cafe on the historic strip.
Haru Izakaya
Gatineau Japanese izakaya on Chemin de la Savane — sushi, sashimi, hot & cold tapas, signature "pizza sushi," and poke with vegan and gluten-free options.
Amigo Karting
The largest go-kart facility near Ottawa with two outdoor tracks totalling over 1 km. Super karts reach 70 km/h. Open seasonally from mid-April to early November.
King Mountain Trail
Gatineau Park's most rewarding short trail — a 1.9 km loop along the Eardley Escarpment with 10 lookouts and iconic views of Ottawa, Parliament Hill, and the river valley.
Caméline
Vieux-Hull Italian restaurant by Chef Simon Laroche (ex-North & Navy) — Air Canada enRoute Best New Restaurants finalist 2023. Fresh pasta daily, Italian traditions, Quebec terroir.
Top Karting
Ottawa's only year-round go-kart track with a 440-metre indoor/outdoor circuit. Sodi RT8 gas karts reach up to 70 km/h. Open to ages 8 and up.
Beurre Salé Crêperie et Boutique
A French crêperie in an old Aylmer heritage house on Rue Principale — buckwheat galettes, sweet dessert crepes, waffles, and a French boutique. Steps from the marina.
Parlé — Bistro Ludique
Board game bistro in Gatineau combining a curated game library with creative cuisine, seasonal cocktails, and local ingredients.
Brown Bag Coffee Roasters
Award-winning Gatineau specialty coffee roaster — named Th3rdwave Coffee Roaster of the Year 2020. Single origin beans roasted in-house since 2016.
Sucrerie du Terroir
Small-scale cabane à sucre in Val-des-Monts (~30 min from Ottawa) — all-you-can-eat family-style traditional meal, outdoor tire sur la neige by the fire, Friday/Saturday dinner shows with live music. BYOB.
Kaffé 1870
Riverside Wakefield live-music pub owned by a band — Wednesday open mic is a regional institution. Cottage-style building, daily 12pm open with late hours.
Restaurant Laspézia
Gatineau restaurant on Boulevard d'Europe mixing Italian classics with Lebanese and Middle Eastern plates — pizza, sandwiches, and generous portions at moderate prices.
Pipolinka Bakery
Wakefield artisan sourdough bakery — Polish + French traditions, operating since 2005. Signature baguette, cinnamon bun, and croissant. Closed Mon–Tue.
Brasserie Artisanale Gallicus
Gatineau Plateau microbrewery brewing since 2019 — IPAs, seasonal beers, and mixed fermentation specialty. Listed by Tourisme Outaouais.
Bloc 9.81
A European-style bouldering-only gym in Gatineau with weekly route sets, just 5 minutes from downtown Ottawa.
Chelsea & Co. Microbrasserie
Old Chelsea microbrewery at the gateway to Gatineau Park — lighted patio, classic Belgian/Irish/American styles, and a gold-medal Scotch Ale Wee Heavy. Tourisme Outaouais listed.
Les Petites Gamines
Small espresso and dessert bar in Vieux-Hull on Rue Laval — intimate setting with house-made sweets and quality espresso.
Artist in Residence Distillerie (AiR)
Gatineau craft distillery — gins, vodkas, liqueurs, and rhums. Concombre Gin is the SAQ-distributed signature. Listed by Tourisme Outaouais; boutique and guided tastings by appointment.
Banco Bistro
Casual buffet restaurant inside Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau. Friday-to-Sunday dinner buffet and a popular Sunday brunch, plus rotisserie, pizza, and burgers the rest of the week.
Érablière Domaine du Cerf
Forest-cottage cabane à sucre in Blue Sea (Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, ~1.5 hours from Ottawa) — 100-person licensed restaurant, outdoor slides, playground, cottage rental on Lac Profond. Listed by Bonjour Québec.
MacLaren Falls
A small waterfall on Chemin du Mill near Wakefield village — short, free loop walk passing the 19th century McLaren Cemetery viewpoint. Separate destination from La Muse mill.
Black Sheep Inn
Legendary Wakefield indie music venue reopened in September 2025 after a 5-year COVID closure — Arcade Fire and Feist played here in their early days. New owners, intimate riverside room.