OTTAWA & GATINEAU | Visit the National Capital Region of Canada - Complete guide from a local
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OTTAWA & GATINEAU | Visit the National Capital Region of Canada - Complete guide from a local
Mlle Wanderlust - Marie
Did you know Ottawa was the Capital of Canada and that it was boarded by the French province of Quebec? Explore what the National Capital Region and what Ottawa and Gatineau have to offer!
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Chelsea & Gatineau Park
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Nordik Spa-Nature - Chelsea
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The biggest spa in North America, it is incredible! The food is also amazing! Attend an Aufguss ritual for free, you don't want to miss it.
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Pink Lake
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The best time to visit in July & August when the water is turquoise and see through or in October when the colours of the Fall Rhapsody are at their peak. The hike around Pink Lake is about 2.5km, very easy.
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Ruines Carbide Willson
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Park at P11 on Meech Lake Road in Gatineau Park. The Hike is about 1.5km to reach the Ruins. Bring your swimsuit in the summer to enjoy the falls.
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Camp Fortune
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A lot of activities to do in Fortune:
Ski in the winter, zipline in the summer or try mountain pipe coaster and go down an exhilarating 1 km long monorail track with speeds up to 40 km/hour!
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Mackenzie King Estate
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Another fun hike to discover some ruins in Gatineau Park. Explore the 1900s country estate & grounds & the former home of the longest serving former Canadian prime minister Mackenzie King.
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Mlle Wanderlust - Marie
Hello everyone, I'm Marie, a Canadian 🇨🇦 in her 30's who’s excited to share her travel knowledge!
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Ottawa, ON, Canada
Montebello, QC, Canada
Thurso, QC, Canada
Almonte Street, Almonte, ON, Canada
Embrun, ON, Canada
Gatineau, QC, Canada
Chelsea, QC, Canada
Carp, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Merrickville, ON, Canada
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