In collaboration with Tourisme Outaouais.
This article was updated on June 13, 2022.
The Outaouais region teems with lush nature and unique activities. And since it’s only a few hours from Montréal, why not treat yourself to little getaway to discover its many attractions?
See the wildlife of Parc Omega roam in perfect freedom on this 2,200-acre site. The Sentier des Premières Nations is an dedicated to 11 Founding Nations while another features a fur post, a historic farm and a sugar shack. Shows, entertainment and attractions are all part of the package, including the Lost Axe Adventurers treasure hunt, birchbark canoe building, music evenings and traditional dance. You can even rent rustic cabins, teepees, log cabins and tents and sleep under the starry skies, close to the bear and wolf enclosures.
Parc Omega
399 Route 323 North
Montebello
The spectacular zipline Interzip Rogers connects the riverbanks of Gatineau and Ottawa. The concept of ziplining is nothing new, but one that crosses a river and unites two provinces? Unique in the world. Start your 395-metre descent from a 37-metre-high tower on the Ottawa side and soar to the Zibi site in Gatineau. The view of downtown Gatineau, the Chaudière Falls and Parliament Hill in Ottawa is spectacular. Plus, you get to take home a video of your thrilling ride with you. Wheeeee!
Interzip Rogers
40 Rue Jos-Montferrand
Gatineau
The Éco-Odyssée Nature Park is a 70-acre marsh with a giant water maze that gives people a beaver’s eye view of the gorgeous flora and fauna. Three types of natural environments serenely co-exist: swamp, forest and agricultural land. The swamp, in fact, was created by dams built by beavers. Explore it by pedal boat, canoe or paddle board. Learn more about the environment through theme activities offered during the day or at night. On Friday and Saturday evenings, you can catch the multimedia show Éco-Noctura, which tells the story of Amik the Beaver. A must-see!
Éco-Odyssée Nature Park
52 Chemin les Sources
La Pêche (Wakefield sector)
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