What's on in Outaouais, August 10-16
This week, we play tourist by exploring our immediate surroundings, but also by heading out on the highways and byways of the Outaouais to discover the best of what our region has to offer. Who’s in?
Festivals and Events!
Gatineau Auto Show
Car buffs, this is the event for you! From August 10 to 12, Des Cèdres Park will be transformed into a huge outdoor showroom for cars of all eras and styles. The weekend event also includes live entertainment and children’s activities.
Des Cèdres Park, Gatineau (Aylmer sector).
Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12.
Free.
Outaouais farmers’ markets
Visit a farmer’s market to meet local producers and stock up on fresh local produce and prepared foods made with love! Whether in Gatineau or Ripon, you’ll discover delicious products in a festive atmosphere.
Marché du Ruisseau – 80 Hanson Street, Gatineau. | Marché de la Petite-Nation – 4 Du Marché Street, Ripon.
Saturday, August 11. Marché du Ruisseau: Every other Saturday until September 22. | Marché de la Petite-Nation: Every Saturday until September 29.
A nice family activity!
St-Albert Curd Festival
It has many names, but everyone agrees it’s delicious: the FAMOUS curd cheese! The St-Albert Curd Festival celebrates “squeaky cheese” in style with a program of activities for the whole family, including lots of live shows and the traditional wine and cheese tasting.
150 St-Paul Street, St-Albert.
Wednesday, August 15 to Sunday, August 19.
Festival passport: $55. | Day pass: Adults $10, children (age 8 to 12) $5, children 7 and under free.
Free curds during all activities under the Big Top (except the wine and cheese tasting). Yum!
Les revenants du Petit Chicago
This ambulatory play tells how the former city of Hull got the nickname “Little Chicago,” and investigates the possible presence of Al Capone in the 1930s. During a mystery-filled walk through the streets of the downtown core, go back in time and meet a cast of colourful characters from days gone by!
Depart from the Centre culturel Jacques-Auger – 39 Leduc Street, Gatineau.
Wednesdays, August 15 & 22 at 7:30 and 9 p.m.
Adults : $15. | Students and children 6 and over: $10. | Children under 6: Free.
The play is 70 minutes long and will be performed indoors in case of rain. Warning: Some coarse language. Audience discretion is advised.
Armour exhibition – Canadian War Museum
The great defenders of this world all have something in common: their armour! The exhibition Armour features the protective uniforms that knights, superheroes, hockey players and soldiers have worn throughout the ages.
Canadian War Museum – 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa.
Daily until September 3, 2018.
Adults: $17. | Children (3–12): $11.
Family rates available.
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Comedy
François Bellefeuille | Le plus fort au monde
Salle Odyssée (Maison de la culture de Gatineau)
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François Bellefeuille | Le plus fort au monde
Salle Odyssée (Maison de la culture de Gatineau)
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Cinéterrasse 36th edition (outdoor movies) – La petite fille qui aimait trop les allumettes
Aux 4 Jeudis
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Guy Nantel | Nos droits et nos libertés
Salle Odyssée (Maison de la culture de Gatineau)
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Concert on the patio – Paul Deslauriers Band with Ricky Paquette, JW Jones and Guy Bélanger
Aux 4 Jeudis
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Guy Nantel | Nos droits et nos libertés
Salle Odyssée (Maison de la culture de Gatineau)
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Écran de lune (outdoor movies) – Chiens sous enquête (Show Dogs, French version)
Salle Desjardins — Carrefour Culturel ESTacade
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