What's on in the Outaouais, August 31-Septembre 6
This coming long weekend might be the last one this summer, but we plan to savour every minute of it! Let’s head outside, with friends and family, to enjoy the last days of summer to the max.
Festivals and events!
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
The region’s must-attend event is back for its 31st edition! The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival is the festive place to be this summer, with over 300 concerts for everyone, hot air ballon tours, glowing balloons at night, rides and much more!
La Baie Park—988 Saint-Louis Street, Gatineau.
From Thursday, August 30, to Monday, September 3.
Adult: between $30 and $102, depending on the package chosen. | Child: free for children 10 and under.
Outdoor projection of “Andy Irons: Kissed by God”—OuiSurf
The OuiSurf team is coming to the Des Cèdres Park for their first time in Outaouais! In addition to seeing a movie under the stars, visitors can enjoy Boréale beer, a live musical performance and food truck grub and even try paddle boarding.
Des Cèdres Park—1 Principale Street, Aylmer.
Saturday, September 1, starting at 4 p.m.
Free.
In case of rain, the event will be postponed to the next day, September 2.
Chez Julie Tea House
Experience life the way the Papineaus did as you sip tea in the Estate’s beautiful gardens on the shores of the Ottawa River. After your visit of the Estate, savour exclusive teas prepared for our national historic sites, along with delicious treats baked by Fairmont Le Château Montebello.
Manoir Papineau — 500 Notre-Dame Street, Montebello.
Until September 3.
Weekend Corrid’Art — Mosaïculture Gatineau 2018
28 local artists will let their creativity run wild as they create new art pieces in the beautiful setting of the Mosaïcultures Gatineau 2018. Interact with the artists and learn about their creative process as you take in the majestic floral masterpieces that surround you.
Jacques-Cartier Park—164 Laurier Street, Gatineau.
Saturday, September 1, to Monday, September 3.
Entry fee for the Mosaïcultures exhibit. Adult (12 and over): $17.40 | Child (6 to 11): $4.35. | Free for children 5 and under.
Labour Day at the Mackenzie-King Estate
The Mackenzie-King Estate welcomes you throughout the long weekend. Learn about the Algonquin culture through a variety of activities, including art workshops, samplings of Algonquin food, dance demonstrations, songs and more! It is also the perfect occasion to visit the Estate’s museum cottages.
Mackenzie-King Estate—Mackenzie-King Road, Chelsea.
From Saturday, September 1, to Monday, September 3.
Activities are free, but regular vehicle access fees apply.
Now playing !
Music
Tribute to Maurane, France Gall and Johnny Hallyday
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
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