Gatineau/Ottawa
Welcome to Amazing Property Rentals situated in the Region of Ottawa & Gatineau, Canada, home to many exciting events and activities for tourism, leisure, & fun. Here we've provided some helpful travel information to make your stay more enjoyable.
Walking distance from our Gatineau locations is the La Baie Park / Parc de la Baie where we celebrate the annual Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival.
Traditionally taking place on Labor Day weekend, the FMG – Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival is the biggest summer event in the Outaouais. Each summer, this family-friendly event launches colorful balloons over the Ottawa-Gatineau region and hosts concerts, fireworks, amusement rides and more.
Link: https://ottawatourism.ca/en/see-and-do/gatineau-hot-air-balloon-festival
As one of the Capital’s main event parks, Jacques-Cartier Park hosts national festivities such as Canada Day and Winterlude. It’s also home to the Maison du vélo and the Hull Marina. It borders the Ottawa River and offers spectacular views of the Ottawa skyline. Located across from the Maison du tourisme (tourist information office) and the Canadian Museum of History, it’s the ideal departure point for a downtown excursion.
Jacques-Cartier Park offers many recreational opportunities.
The Capital Pathway, which runs through the park, is a perfect place for a nice walk with a view of the river. The park’s large expanses of grassy areas are great for spreading out a blanket and having a picnic. The park is also the location of the Hull Marina and a public dock.
Cycling
Take the recreational pathway to the Capital’s downtown core, to admire the beauty of nature at Leamy Lake or explore Gatineau Park — and beyond.
Boat Launch
The boat launch accommodates both large and small boats, including motorboats.
Rentals
The Grenier du petit sportif, located in the Maison du vélo, offers a rental service for bicycles, enclosed child trailers, trailer bikes and tandems. They also carry a full line of bikes specially adapted for persons with disabilities, limited mobility or visual impairments.
Escape Tours and Rentals offers bike, kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals from the marina.
Boat Cruises
Outaouais Cruises, Capital Cruises and Palapa Tours offer boat tours from the marina.
Link: https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/jacques-cartier-park
AN URBAN VILLAGE WHERE TO ESCAPE TO
Kōena is a Hawaiian word meaning “balance”. The tropical paradise of the Hawaiian Islands embodies the culture of wellness and slow living. This is what we want you to experience during your getaway at Kōena Spa in Gatineau.
Link: Kōena Spa
Discover Nordik Spa-Nature, the ultimate relaxation experience.
Nestled in the picturesque village of Old Chelsea in the Outaouais region on the outskirts of Gatineau Park, Nordik Spa-Nature is the largest spa in North America.
This relaxation and wellness centre focuses on thermotherapy and relaxation techniques, offering a multisensory experience in a natural setting.
Link: https://chelsea.lenordik.com/en/discover-nordik/
Visit Mont Cascades offers fun for the whole family. Featuring a recreational area with a summer water park, plus skiing, snowshoe trails & a snow park in winter. In the scenic splendor of Gatineau Hills, just 20 minutes away from the nation’s capital!
Link: https://montcascades.ca/ski/about-us/
The Gatineau Golf and Country Club is family owned and operated by Richcraft Group of Companies. It is truly a jewel among the Ottawa Gatineau’s premium heritage golf clubs. For almost a century it has offered challenging golf and unsurpassed entertainment.