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How about giving more than flowers this Mother’s Day? Take a walk in the forest, enjoy a gourmet brunch or share a moment of relaxation at a spa! The Outaouais region is bursting with a thousand and one ways to say thank you differently. This year, get off the beaten track and offer her moments to savor, memories to cherish and local products to pamper herself with. A perfect excuse to encourage local businesses! 

Who doesn’t love beautiful colours? They make us happy! Well, spring has sprung and so has the Canadian Tulip Festival. The festival’s main outdoor venue is Commissioners Park, where more than 300,000 tulips bloom around Dow’s Lake and along the Rideau Canal, transforming the area into a colourful canvas. Enjoy all that the region has to offer from shore to shore, including magical places to admire the tulips, restaurants where you can enjoy a bite to eat, and accommodations to round out this wonderful spring activity in style!

Are you looking for a culinary experience that will awaken all your senses and transport you to foodie heaven? In the Outaouais, our chefs are daring, and our menus are designed to suit all tastes. Here are some terraces worth visiting and gourmet proposals to enjoy all summer long!  

Take a tour of local art galleries, meet the artists and learn about their creative projects. Admire works imagined and produced by local residents. Bring out your artistic side and sign up for workshops, classes or creative evenings in good company. 

In the Outaouais, memorable fishing trips are a given. How could it be otherwise, with the region’s 15,000 lakes, dozen rivers, two reservoirs, and outfitters with exclusive rights to huge tracts of unspoiled wilderness? In fact, the Outaouais ranks second in Quebec for the number of outfitters on its territory. When you need to get away from it all, discover private lakes where you can cast your fishing line, isolated sites accessible only by floatplane, and places closer to home. 

The Outaouais is full of waterfalls and cascades whose beauty is at its impressive peak in the spring, as the snow melts. Some are well known, while others are secrets closely guarded by the most contemplative among us, who discover them by chance on a hike and return to witness their transformation over the seasons. Here are some waterfalls in the Outaouais to admire and be amazed by this spring! 

Looking for the perfect holiday? Book a stay at an Outaouais resort! Whether you have your heart set on a fishing trip, a starry sky or a campfire by the lake, unplug and make beautiful family memories. Paddle, pedal, swim and play in a stunning outdoor setting. Our 15,000 bodies of water, natural beaches and forests are waiting for you. Here are our top picks! 

In April, we welcome the warm weather with open arms. The snow is slowly giving way to green grass, while the sunshine and longer days give us a boost of energy. With more opportunities to get out and about, evenings are stretching into the night. It’s official: spring is here, and summer will be just around the corner!

Spring is finally here, and days are getting longer by the minute! Whether to admire the first buds, sampling local flavors or discovering new activities, our Spring Bucket List holds great surprises for you in the Outaouais!

If you have a sweet tooth, the Outaouais is the place for you: our region has delicious chocolate factories! As a gift or to share with friends, chocolate in any form is pure delight, and it’s a sweet treat that appeals to all ages.

The Outaouais is packed with amazing attractions and activities that are universally accessible, whether you’re looking for a self-guided heritage tour, a wildlife observation trail or a getaway to an old-growth forest. Plan your next hassle-free outing, where urban art, culture and majestic scenery will take your breath away. To help you find what you’re looking for and ensure you have an unforgettable experience, here are some destinations that are adapted and inclusive.