Ways to admire the fall colours from a whole new angle
The month of October is all about the fall colours! It’s the time of year when we enjoy the last sunny days before the onset of winter. Much as we love hiking through the autumn landscape and admiring the exceptional views the Outaouais offers, there are other ways to enjoy the colours. Here are some suggested activities to experience the fall colours as you’ve never seen them before!
Admire the seasonal colours from high in the air
Celebrate “fall” at North America’s highest bungee jump
Great Canadian Bungee Corporation – 1780 Route 105, Wakefield
Until Novembre 20
From the 200 foot bungee jump to the 1,050-foot zip line, the Great Canadian Bungee Corporation delivers thrills aplenty!
Fly over the landscape in a helicopter
Rockcliffe Airport – 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa
Until October 29
From a short flight to a romantic getaway or a personalized adventure, a Héli-Tremblant tour is a unique way to admire fall’s beautiful palette!
BOOK A SKYDIVING JUMP
GO Skydive – 1717 Arthur-Fecteau Street, Gatineau
Until October 8
For the adventure of a lifetime, try the regular tandem jump from 4,115 metres (13,500 feet), or pilot your own parachute for part of your descent with the Adventure tandem jump from 2,600 metres (8,500 feet).
ADMIRE THE VIEW FROM THE TREETOPS
Take to the trees
Arbraska Laflèche – 255 Route Principale, Val-des-Monts | Camp Fortune – 300 Dunlop Road, Chelsea | Coulonge Falls Adventure Park – 100 Du Parc-des-Chutes Drive, Mansfield-et-Pontefract
Arbraska Laflèche – year round | Camp Fortune – weekends until October 22 | Coulonge Falls Adventure Park – until november 1st
Suspended over a canyon or between two gigantic trees, on a giant zip line, a natural climbing wall or a suspension bridge, three aerial parks in the Outaouais give you a bird’s eye view of the fall colours!
Fall colours reflected in the water
Experience the thrill of rafting
Momentum Rafting – 1041 Route 148, Bryson | Bonnet Rouge Rafting – 211 Rivière Gatineau Sud Road, Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau
If the temperature allows it, until October 31
For an unforgettable whitewater experience and a unique perspective on the fall colours, you can’t beat rafting!
Rent a boat and go for a leisurely paddle
CarpeDiem Aventures – 95 St-Joseph Street, Gracefield | Base de plein air Air-Eau-Bois – 32 De la Base de Plein Air Road, Bowman | Centre de plein air du Lac-Leamy – 100 Atawe Road, Gatineau | Thirty-One-Mile Lake Regional Park –295 Du Lac des Trente et Un Milles Montée, Bouchette
CarpeDiem Aventures – until October 29 | Base de plein air Air-Eau-Bois – year round | Centre de plein air du Lac-Leamy – year round | Thirty-One Mile Lake Regional Park – year round
The perfect solution for people who don’t own outdoor equipment! Rent a boat (kayak, canoe or paddleboard) and admire the fall colours at your own pace in a peaceful natural setting.
NAVIGATE A WATER MAZE IN THE FALL SUNSHINE
Eco-Odyssée Nature Park – 52 Chemin les Sources, La Pêche
Weekends and holidays until October 9
You can bring your own paddleboard. canoe or kayak to this unique outdoor destination! Reservations are required and must be made at least 12 hours in advance.
Admire the changing colours from terra firma
Off road in a Can-Am
Fairmont Le Château Montebello and the BRP Experience Center - 392 Notre-Dame St., Montebello (Québec)
Open year round
Discover Montebello and the surrounding area on a guided excursion through the forest. Drive through trails and enjoy an experience unlike any other.
Explore the Outaouais’ network of bike trails
Gatineau Park | Capital Pathway Network | Véloroute des Draveurs | Parcours Louis-Joseph-Papineau | Cycling trail from Plaisance to Thurso | Cycloparc PPJ | Vélo MSM | Vorlage Center | Domaine Kanawe
You can rent a bike at several places in the region, including the Maison du Vélo, Escape Bicycle Tours and Rental, Services récréatifs Demsis, RentABike, CarpeDiem Aventures, Nomades du Parc and Domaine Kanawe.
If you’re a diehard hiker, here are 10 family hiking trails to discover this fall in the Outaouais. Breathtaking views guaranteed!
