Vibes & Views
A brand-new park overlooking the Chaudière Falls comes with oversized benches great for meals, board games, and naps!
Chaudière Falls Viewing Area
4 Booth StA brand-new park overlooking the Chaudière Falls comes with oversized benches great for meals, board games, and naps!
Canada's most-visited and you deserve to enjoy it! But, the views along the water are just as spectacular and its expansive grounds offer many options to make your moment.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierCanada's most-visited and you deserve to enjoy it! But, the views along the water are just as spectacular and its expansive grounds offer many options to make your moment.
A cute little island that's home to a community théâtre, too many geese, and beavers! But also, free yoga on Thursdays at noon with the lovelies from Studio Shiatsu Do. Also, willow trees!
30 locals recommend
Théâtre de l'Île
1 Rue WellingtonA cute little island that's home to a community théâtre, too many geese, and beavers! But also, free yoga on Thursdays at noon with the lovelies from Studio Shiatsu Do. Also, willow trees!
On the west side you'll get views of Pointe Gatineau, and on the east side it's Pointe Gatineau! A great cycling diversion with live "super local" music on the weekends and pretty views of Rockcliffe - the treed-in executive area of Ottawa.
Pont Lady Aberdeen
Pont Lady AberdeenOn the west side you'll get views of Pointe Gatineau, and on the east side it's Pointe Gatineau! A great cycling diversion with live "super local" music on the weekends and pretty views of Rockcliffe - the treed-in executive area of Ottawa.
The epicentre of Vieux-Hull, aka Hull-ywood, is a small pedestrian-only corridor with historic brick buildings and all the colours you'd expect from les urbanists Québécois. A great collection of restos, bars, and cafes to keep you entertained all year-round.
Rue Aubry
Rue AubryThe epicentre of Vieux-Hull, aka Hull-ywood, is a small pedestrian-only corridor with historic brick buildings and all the colours you'd expect from les urbanists Québécois. A great collection of restos, bars, and cafes to keep you entertained all year-round.
The plaza behind Maison du Citoyen has large fountain which doubles as an ice rink in winter, interactive summer installations that right now glow up at dusk, murals, benches, grass, trees... it's a cute outdated and underappreciated spot that's getting some fresh colour. Inside there are a lot of cultural events, and a public library, so wander about and see what's coming!
Maison du Citoyen
25 Rue LaurierThe plaza behind Maison du Citoyen has large fountain which doubles as an ice rink in winter, interactive summer installations that right now glow up at dusk, murals, benches, grass, trees... it's a cute outdated and underappreciated spot that's getting some fresh colour. Inside there are a lot of cultural events, and a public library, so wander about and see what's coming!
The plaza and its spray pad is blessed for those hot summer days! There's a small bar open sometimes, too. Follow the stairs leading down to the river to find benches and take in the sun. Almost always empty.
Zibi
25 Rue Jos-MontferrandThe plaza and its spray pad is blessed for those hot summer days! There's a small bar open sometimes, too. Follow the stairs leading down to the river to find benches and take in the sun. Almost always empty.
Sightseeing
Get yourself lost cycling the bike paths around Hull; literally endless (thousands of kms) and some of the most scenic and fun paths going in every direction through forests, next to lakes, hills, viewpoints, beaches, cafes, and more! You won't get lost - it's all on Google Maps!
Gatineau River Pathway
Gatineau River PathwayGet yourself lost cycling the bike paths around Hull; literally endless (thousands of kms) and some of the most scenic and fun paths going in every direction through forests, next to lakes, hills, viewpoints, beaches, cafes, and more! You won't get lost - it's all on Google Maps!
Food Scene
The bakery for everyone with sensitivities - no gluten or dairy, nuts, etc...and delicious. Highly recommend the chocolate desserts! Great coffee, and quick grab $15-30 bouquets that puts grocery store flowers to shame!
Pastel & Coco
80 Prom. du PortageThe bakery for everyone with sensitivities - no gluten or dairy, nuts, etc...and delicious. Highly recommend the chocolate desserts! Great coffee, and quick grab $15-30 bouquets that puts grocery store flowers to shame!
Piz'za-za – restau bar à vin
36 Rue LavalGreat thin crust, pizza!
Decent cocktails and yummy Italian-Québécois fare. Closes earlier than most.
8 locals recommend
LA SQUADRA (Cuisine Italienne)
114 Rue MontcalmDecent cocktails and yummy Italian-Québécois fare. Closes earlier than most.
The most delicious vegan-friendly menu with a nice small terrasse for sunsets. Pretty interior!
Astoria Bistro Botanique
80 Promenade du PortageThe most delicious vegan-friendly menu with a nice small terrasse for sunsets. Pretty interior!
Wine lovers will appreciate this menu offering expertise from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Veronique Rivest is one of Canada's top award-winning sommeliers, and this is her bar!
52 locals recommend
Soif Bar à vin
88 Rue MontcalmWine lovers will appreciate this menu offering expertise from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Veronique Rivest is one of Canada's top award-winning sommeliers, and this is her bar!
Le Cellier
49 Rue Saint-JacquesLook for $5 tartare Wednesdays & $1 oyster Thursdays 🤗
Petit Peru Resto
152 Rue MontcalmLook for the monthly Ceviche Festival, all-you-can-eat!
Poutine doesn't get any closer than this! An institution with all the local accolades dating from the 90s lol
6 locals recommend
La Patate Doree
157 Rue EddyPoutine doesn't get any closer than this! An institution with all the local accolades dating from the 90s lol
Great pizzas where your dollar stretches a bit further, nice sidewalk patio, chill staff.
Bistro Cazza Pizza
39 Rue FrontenacGreat pizzas where your dollar stretches a bit further, nice sidewalk patio, chill staff.
Another institution bringing Moroccan family fare buffet style lunch and dinner 🤗
16 locals recommend
Chez Fatima
125 Prom. du PortageAnother institution bringing Moroccan family fare buffet style lunch and dinner 🤗
Le pain d'alain
53 Bd Saint-JosephBest baguettes in town. Affordable, too!
Let's be real, $1 cones and coffees, $2 smoothies... I dare you to dunk the cone into the coffee --> life-changing! 🤗
37 locals recommend
McDonald's
180 Bd MaisonneuveLet's be real, $1 cones and coffees, $2 smoothies... I dare you to dunk the cone into the coffee --> life-changing! 🤗
Petites Gamines is full sugar, full cream, no holding back dessert pastries! Great coffee, and a cute little space that'll leave you curious.
Petites Gamines
Petites Gamines is full sugar, full cream, no holding back dessert pastries! Great coffee, and a cute little space that'll leave you curious.
The cheapest pastries on the continent, I swear! And they're Portuguese. And they make the famous pasteis de nata, daily!
Boulangerie Lusa Enr
67 Rue DumasThe cheapest pastries on the continent, I swear! And they're Portuguese. And they make the famous pasteis de nata, daily!
Lunch gone decadent! In normal times you'd have to pre-order online, pay, and choose a pickup time during the lunch rush. Come here for a late lunch.
Leclandestin Restaurant
45 Rue LavalLunch gone decadent! In normal times you'd have to pre-order online, pay, and choose a pickup time during the lunch rush. Come here for a late lunch.
Bistro Kantin & Boutique
152 Rue EddyThis place is now closed. 😭
BDT
170 Rue MontcalmThis place is now closed. 😭
Local Shopping
The local grocery shop specializing in beer - largest supply of regional beers in the city! But they also carry everything else, like fresh meats, produce, local roasted coffee, and everything you'd expect in a grocer.
23 locals recommend
Monette Gedeon Groceteria
124 Rue EddyThe local grocery shop specializing in beer - largest supply of regional beers in the city! But they also carry everything else, like fresh meats, produce, local roasted coffee, and everything you'd expect in a grocer.
Carrying Canadian labels only, except for shoe imports to meet vegan requirements. Great for gift giving. No men's selection. Closing end of January 2024. 😭
13 locals recommend
Boutique Le Local
144 Rue EddyCarrying Canadian labels only, except for shoe imports to meet vegan requirements. Great for gift giving. No men's selection. Closing end of January 2024. 😭
Fitness!
Decent prices, 24hrs, access to other locations like in the Byward Market.
7 locals recommend
Anytime Fitness
213 Boul des GrivesDecent prices, 24hrs, access to other locations like in the Byward Market.
Yoga and more! Offering free yoga on Theatre de l'île, Thursdays noon 🤗
L'atelier Shiatsu Do: Centre Holistique
69.A Rue EddyYoga and more! Offering free yoga on Theatre de l'île, Thursdays noon 🤗
Year round programming with kayaks and canoes in summer, x-country skis and snow shoes in winter. Plus the beach!
6 locals recommend
Centre De Plein Air-Lac Leamy
100 Rue AtaweYear round programming with kayaks and canoes in summer, x-country skis and snow shoes in winter. Plus the beach!
La Fonderie
211 Rue MontcalmJoin a rec team, or drop-in indoor sports! Re-opening in 2024.
Paddleboarding Spots
Pull into the free parking lot, inflate, walk across the street and go. So simple, usually a calm bay to just nap on your board, and a popular spot if you wanna get social. 25 minutes
Old Chelsea is a cute little village to stop in at. Biscotti & Cie is my all-time fave!
Gatineau Park P12 (Meech)
Chemin du Lac-MeechPull into the free parking lot, inflate, walk across the street and go. So simple, usually a calm bay to just nap on your board, and a popular spot if you wanna get social. 25 minutes
Old Chelsea is a cute little village to stop in at. Biscotti & Cie is my all-time fave!
Big parking lot at this COVID closed music venue/motel, makes for a convenient setup for the water. Cross the street onto the boardwalk and backtrack a bit to find a couple docks on the water. Great place to spend a day with cafes, hiking trails, the old, red covered bridge, and calm waters. 25mins
106 locals recommend
The Blacksheep Inn / Auberge Le Mouton Noir
753 Chem. RiversideBig parking lot at this COVID closed music venue/motel, makes for a convenient setup for the water. Cross the street onto the boardwalk and backtrack a bit to find a couple docks on the water. Great place to spend a day with cafes, hiking trails, the old, red covered bridge, and calm waters. 25mins
This island isn't the reason to go here, rather, it's the closest geographic reference to free parking under the bridge that goes over the river. It will require a little off road maneuvering to get down to the river shore, but here's a great access point to the Gatineau River, and downstream to the Ottawa River.
Dinelle Twins Island
This island isn't the reason to go here, rather, it's the closest geographic reference to free parking under the bridge that goes over the river. It will require a little off road maneuvering to get down to the river shore, but here's a great access point to the Gatineau River, and downstream to the Ottawa River.
A very large free parking lot within metres of Lac Leamy. It's a popular beach destination (a short walk to the right). Paddle out to the Hilton Hotel and check out their water fountain.
12 locals recommend
Saint-Eloi Café Bistro
100 Rue Atawe A very large free parking lot within metres of Lac Leamy. It's a popular beach destination (a short walk to the right). Paddle out to the Hilton Hotel and check out their water fountain.
A Night Out
Look for Cinéterasse in the summer with free entry AND popcorn, though they will expect you to buy a beer at least 😅🍻 Great, social nightlife too.
68 locals recommend
Aux quatre jeudis – Café Bar
44 Rue LavalLook for Cinéterasse in the summer with free entry AND popcorn, though they will expect you to buy a beer at least 😅🍻 Great, social nightlife too.
Come here for Beaver Tail shots! They are 🔥
Great easy going bar, bring your own food or get delivery! Great place to meet people.
17 locals recommend
Ou Quoi
48 Rue LavalCome here for Beaver Tail shots! They are 🔥
Great easy going bar, bring your own food or get delivery! Great place to meet people.
Something for everyone, themed events each day of the week. Lundi Jazz, Comedy Wednesdays Mardi Quiz Night....new cocktail every Thursday followed, weekend shows, and more!
10 locals recommend
Minotaure
3 Rue KentSomething for everyone, themed events each day of the week. Lundi Jazz, Comedy Wednesdays Mardi Quiz Night....new cocktail every Thursday followed, weekend shows, and more!