Outaouais | Cégeps du Québec

In two shakes you can go from the city to the forest!

The Outaouais, a region of Quebec that is also part of Canada’s capital region, is located one hour’s drive from Montreal and four hours from Toronto. Set at the confluence of three rivers, the Outaouais was an important crossroads for the First People of the area. Today, Ottawa, the capital of Canada, as well as the Outaouis itself, offers a panoply of attractions and events for all tastes. There is something for everyone: nature lovers, culture and history buffs, and party animals too!

Size: 30,472 km²
Main cities: Gatineau (278,788 inhabitants), Val-des-Monts (11,508 inhabitants), Cantley (10,802 inhabitants), La Pêche (7,874 inhabitants), Chelsea (7,009 inhabitants)

More information: Tourisme Outaouais

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Economy

Many population-related service activities
Forestry and agricultural activity, hydroelectricity
Agriculture, fisheries and food industry: cattle, milk, market garden and berry production
Information technologies sectors: software engineering

For more information on the economy: Services Québec

Specifications

385 579 residents

Bike

Canadian Parliament

Kayak

Museums

Park

Gallery

Parlement d'Ottawa

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Festibiere de Gatineau

Parc de la Gatineau ©Lévy L. Marquis

Parc de la Gatineau

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