Through November 14, L’Outaouais au menu brings together about twenty restaurants for a three-course set menu at $59, or $79 on Thursday through Saturday evenings. The list of participating restaurants can be found on the event’s website.

For families, the Buffet des Continents takes your taste buds on a journey with a variety of over 150 dishes inspired from around the world cuisine. Among friends? The downtown Gatineau Mousse Buvette suggests refined wines, cocktails, and comforting plates to share. On the Ontario side, Ottawa Food Tours lets you discover the capital in small groups during the Food Tours.

The farmer’s Markets have closed for the winter, but the Outaouais Market keeps things going year-round. They bring together products from 80 local producers, available online or at their store on Eddy Street. To round out a platter, La Trappe à fromage makes their own artisanal cheeses and offers free product tastings, while Espace Caneva, Charlotte Macarons takes care of the dessert.

For Petite-Nation region, head to the Fromagerie Montebello and the chocolate shop ChocoMotive. They are within walking distance of each other on Notre-Dame Street.

At the Minotaure in Old Hull, Les Louanges will take the stage four nights in a row, November 11, 12, 13 and 14. On Sunday, November 22, it’s time for an evening of French-language music, singing and dancing: DJ Luxine will open the show with her groovy disco mashups of francophone songs, followed by the vibrant pop of Geneviève RB and her album Revenir.

Just a stone’s throw away, on November 7, the Cabaret La Basoche will host Jeanne Côté and Mehdi Cayenne on the 13^th. On November 26, the Jazz singer Emilie-Claire Barlow will perform at Salle Jean-Despréz.

On the comedy front, the Salle Odyssée of the Maison de la culture de Gatineau is hosting several comedians throughout the month. Right near the Minotaure, Solena continues Les mercredis d’humour, Quebec’s oldest active comedy night. In Papineauville, José Gaudet will be performing at Salle Desjardins de la Petite-Nation on November 7.

The Théâtre de l'Hôtel-Casino Lac-Leamy is showcasing major hits with Celebrating Celine on November 21 and the tribute show CCR Reborn on the 27^th. In Cantley, La Ferme Rouge offers a dinner-and-show experience. Meanwhile, La Cocktailerie of Square Old Chelsea presents its free Live Jazz Thursdays starting at 7 p.m. For the complete schedule, Tout Culture lists all the shows in the region.

On November 11, Remembrance Day, the Canadian War Museum makes perfect sense with its rare vehicles, archives, and spaces for reflection. Across the river, the Canadian Museum of History is presenting, through January 10, Napoleon – The Immersive Saga: a 30-minute virtual journey into the emperor’s world.

On Saturday, November 14 the Maison du citoyen in Gatineau hosts the Rencontres du Patrimoine: fifteen lectures on local history, archaeology, and folk dance, followed by a happy hour at the Galerie Montcalm. Space is limited.

Away from the major museums, heritage can also be discovered on a smaller scale. At the Symmes Inn Museum, visitors can explore a national historic site in Old Aylmer, built in 1831. At the Moulin Egan Mill in Quyon, flour is still ground on a stone millstone in a building dating from 1846. For a touch of thrills, The Haunted Walk of Ottawa shares ghost stories from the capital year-round during lantern-lit tours.

adults alike to the art of making handmade candles. In Wakefield, Muraï Céramique hosts pottery painting sessions at Café Klimat, as well as a holiday gift workshop on November 4. In Aylmer, La Chèvre Rose gallery focuses on interactive art, featuring immersive exhibitions that blend creativity and technology.

For those looking for action, Altitude Gym has set up over 100 climbing routes in a former church. At the Centre Slush Puppie, the Olympiques will dispute five home games, including a matchup against Ottawa on November 20.

In Montebello, you can drive through Parc Omega’s12 km of trails to see the deer. A little tip: bring some carrots!

As the cold sets in, the Nordik Spa Village Chelsea, on the edge of Gatineau Park, invites you to alternate between outdoor baths and saunas during an Aufguss ritual. A little further north, the Holtz Spa in Nature is nestled in the Wakefield Mill, to the sound of the falls.

In town, Jenni Tea offers a more leisurely break, featuring teas, herbal infusions, and artisanal pastries.

The Domaine de l'Ange-Gardien kicks off the season with its Christmas Market, November 6 to 8 and November 13 to 15.

From November 20 to 22, Under the Snowflakes of Ripon transforms this rural village in the Petite-Nation region into a celebration of Christmases past, featuring artisanal creations and local flavors. A free shuttle connects the three main sites and several satellite locations. Among the stops, La Destination de Noël also offers wreath-making and pottery workshops, available by reservation.

From November 26 to 29, nearly 100 artisans will take over the Grande Galerie at the Canadian Museum of History for The Museum's Christmas Market, featuring a new gourmet area at Café Panorama. Admission is free.

On the weekends of November 27–29 and December 4–6, the festivities move outdoors. Christmas in Old-Aylmer brings together 55 vendors around the Cultural Center, featuring themed workshops. The Montebello Christmas Market, meanwhile, sets up its European-inspired decor in front of the village church, complete with free performances. More than 40 Quebec artisans and producers showcase gourmet treats, handmade crafts, and gift ideas, and a dozen village shops join in the festivities. Kids can meet Santa Claus, and the alpacas! On Friday and Saturday evenings, an outdoor show adds to the festive atmosphere!

On Saturday, November 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Pointe-Gatineau Christmas Market welcomes families at the Saint-François-de-Sales parish on Jacques-Cartier Street. On the agenda for this free event: a visit from Santa Claus, the chance to write letters to him, a hot chocolate bar, and products from local merchants and artisans.

Turn an evening of entertainment or shopping into a mini getaway, the Hotel Wyndham offers rooms with views of the Chaudière Falls and the Ottawa River, along with an on-site pool, saunas, and hot tub.

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Market season is just getting started: our Christmas Market Calendar lists all the dates leading up to the Holidays.