WHAT’S ON IN THE OUTAOUAIS, APRIL 5–11
It’s official: the snow is melting, spring is in the air, and we all have a touch of spring fever! Now is the time to admire nature waking up, sample some rosé, and start getting ready for Easter.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
A walk in the woods
Going for a walk is always a great idea, but especially in springtime. At Plaisance Falls, enjoy a 100% natural show at the site’s official opening for the season. This is your chance to see the falls in all their majestic splendour. Bring your snowshoes—you never know, a few late snowbanks might still be lingering in the shade.
100 Malo Street, Plaisance
April 6 at 10 a.m.
Adult: $6. Free for children under 12
In April, the site is open on Saturdays and Sundays. From May to the summer high season, it’s open Friday through Sunday, and over the summer holidays it’s open daily.
Who? Who sees an owl? Who?
Accompanied by an experienced birdwatcher, go in search of the night birds that live in Gatineau Park. In the Dusk Series, learn to imitate the hoots and calls of the owls you meet along the way. This Friends of Gatineau Park activity is suitable for people age 10 and older.
Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Road, Chelsea
April 6 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Adult: $20, Family: $42
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing for the 90-minute outdoors component of the activity.
Sample local wines
For a sneak preview of summer, head west—more specifically, to Shawville and the Little Red Wagon Winery, where you can enjoy tastings of Lil’ Red, Lil’ White and Lil’ Rosé and raise a glass to the arrival of spring!
165-C Du Calumet Road West, Shawville
Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Monday.
It’s recommended that you call ahead before visiting the winery.
An egg hunt at the Museum
Are you ready for Easter? Invite your children to an exciting treasure hunt. Before you start searching for the eggs hidden throughout the Canadian Museum of History, pick up your official Sparkling Egg Hunt ballot at the Travel Bureau in the Children’s Museum. If you find all 10 eggs, you’ll get a reward! So get cracking!
Canadian Museum of History – 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau
April 8 to 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (8 p.m. on Thursdays)
Free with Museum admission
Stroll and shop
Freshen up your spring wardrobe, find a little something for your beloved, or simply bring back a souvenir of the Collines-de-l’Outaouais! Discover unique and the original finds in Chelsea and Wakefield. Anne-Marie recently explored the shops of these charming villages. Call it pre-window shopping. No charge.
