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Culture abounds in the Outaouais region, and Tout culture is here to help you find what you’re looking for. To answer the big question “what should we do today?”, this platform offers you a calendar of activities, a magazine, and a directory of cultural venues and organizations in the region. Plan your next cultural outing region with Tout Culture.
Make Tout culture your essential reference for cultural activities in the Outaouais. With the help of this indispensable tool, you'll discover a rich and varied cultural offering including festivals, exhibitions, family activities and creative workshops. Whether you're in discovery mode or looking for a specific activity, the features of Tout culture will help you find what you're looking for, whatever your discipline. Find out what's on tonight by searching by date or explore cultural venues near you with our geolocated map. Looking for a free family activity? It's never been easier to find the perfect event for all ages, tastes and budgets.
Whatever the season or the weather, never be caught unprepared! This summer, Tout culture is bursting with activities to help you make the most of the sunny days. Discover downtown Gatineau by exploring the Sentier culturel, a public art trail featuring over 20 works by local and international artists and some 15 monumental murals that bear witness to the city’s history and heritage. Enhance your experience by attending one of the many free guided tours throughout the summer. Or hit the road for a tour of the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau MRC and fall under the spell of the Presbytère de Blue Sea, a cultural heritage relay featuring an art gallery, musical performances and participatory activities. A destination to discover or rediscover, whether you are a local or just visiting.
Sentier culturel du centre-ville de Gatineau
Witness the richness of the region’s cultural offering by consulting the directory of cultural venues and organizations in the Outaouais on Tout culture. Not only will you learn more about the players who enliven cultural life in the Outaouais, but you will also discover their respective programs. For book lovers, the Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais ensures a literary reach across the Outaouais region. Each service point reflects the color of its locality and offers services and activities benefiting both residents and visitors. In the Collines-de-l'Outaouais MRC, several venues offer quality programming year-round. Heritage enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the region's history at the Fairbairn House Heritage Centre, offering exhibitions and concerts in an enchanting natural setting. La Fab sur Mill, the heart of the cultural community in the Municipality of Chelsea, offers creative workshops, visual arts and fine crafts exhibitions, as well as a diverse musical and artistic program. Looking to develop a new passion? Immerse yourself in the world of pottery by taking part in a workshop at Muraï Céramique, a fabrication studio located in Wakefield. End your day with a snack at Old Chelsea Square, a downtown gem offering festive outdoor activities and live entertainment inside the Distillerie du Square.
Fairbairn House Heritage Centre
The Tout culture editorial team brings you a digital magazine to inspire and inform you about the cultural richness of the Outaouais. Each article highlights different themes, including various cultural activities on the calendar and the Outaouais’ panoply of artists. Immerse yourself in the world of Aboriginal art through the journey of artist Stéphanie Tensaco, deeply involved in the Centre d’innovation des premiers peuples. Or discover the relationship between nature and culture through the stories of artists such as Danou Charette, cabinetmaker and ecologist, and Solange Bellemare, who integrates vegetable dyeing and printing into her practice. Stay on top of cultural news and don’t miss a single article by subscribing on the Tout culture newsletter!
Danou Charette's workshop
Photo: Danou Charette
On your cell phone or computer, navigating Tout culture is as easy as 1-2-3. Browse the most popular categories by clicking on one of the multiple filters at the top of the page. Use the search tool to find an activity by date, discipline, territory or audience. Scroll through the week’s events on the main page. Or travel across the Outaouais region with our map of cultural venues. Fancy a participatory activity? The creative workshops section will inspire you! For the little ones, enroll your child in an artistic day camp offered by the Académie de danse de l’Outaouais. Or let yourself be tempted by the free activities offered by La Ruche d’art Appolo, Amuzart and Studio Crudo. For a one-of-a-kind outing, head to Montebello to experience a spectacular RAKU firing at La Shed Qui Tourne. You don’t have to be a technology expert to find exactly what you’re looking for on Tout culture!
La Shed Qui Tourne
There’s every reason to visit Tout culture. Scroll the calendar, leaf through the digital magazine subscribe to the newsletter, discover the workshops, explore the directory and let yourself be guided by the Outaouais cultural hub!
I’m a nature lover and a food lover. My happiness is found in breathtaking landscapes, mouth-watering dishes and all the new colourful experiences. I travelled the world before coming back to my hometown: I missed the Outaouais so much. What if we rediscovered it together?