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Why Outaouais
Choosing the Outaouais to host your event means enjoying a front-row seat thanks to its accessibility and diversity. As a gateway to the province of Quebec and just a few kilometres from Ottawa International Airport, the Outaouais is ideal for event planners.
Strategic Positioning
The Outaouais region is easily accessible by various means of transportation. From Montréal, it takes about two hours by car, and Toronto is about five hours away. Ottawa, the neighboring capital, is only a few minutes away. Those who prefer other modes of transportation can come by bus from several major cities or by plane via Ottawa Airport, which serves many domestic and international destinations. Once there, there are a variety of transportation options for easily exploring the region.
Infrastructure
Major Conference Spaces
- Palais des congrès de Gatineau: 55,000 sq. ft.
- Hilton Lac-Leamy: 51,000 sq. ft.
- Fairmont Le Château Montebello: 17,000 sq. ft.
Hotel Capacity
- Hilton Lac-Leamy: 349 rooms
- Hub around the Hilton Lac-Leamy: 595 rooms
- Downtown Gatineau: 465 rooms
- Fairmont Le Château Montebello: 210 rooms
- Total for the region: 2,900 rooms
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