What's on in the Outaouais, 2-8 november
The Outaouais has lots of original ways to chase away the November blahs and liven up your routine. Whether you’re a foodie, a history buff, an art lover or a party animal, this list has an activity for you!
Festivals and events!
Remembrance Week
November 11 marks Remembrance Day and the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice. For the occasion, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum will host several activities well worth checking out. In addition to attending a unique concert and live broadcast of the national Remembrance Day ceremony, you can visit a special exhibition on Canadian military aviation, participate in educational workshops and assemble your own commemorative poetry collection.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum – 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa.
Saturday, November 3 to Sunday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free with museum admission.
Special concert November 4 at 2 p.m.: We Will Remember: Canadian Armed Forces Central Band and Governor General’s Foot Guards Band. National ceremony: November 11 at 10 a.m. at the National War Memorial. (Watch the live broadcast at the Museum.)
Ottawa Vegan Market
The Ottawa Vegan Market is the perfect starting point to introduce you to the vegan diet, a trend that’s quickly gaining in popularity. See why so many people are embracing these new food choices by going to the market, meeting producers, discovering different and original recipes, and tasting vegan dishes prepared on the premises.
Lansdowne Park, Aberdeen Pavilion – 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa.
Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
General admission: $5 | VIP ticket: $10
Show your advance ticket to get free OC Transpo service to and from the market.
“Tablée pommes et courges”: Apple and squash season at Le Rituel
It’s impossible to be unhappy when you go for Sunday brunch, let alone when it’s a fall-themed gourmet brunch served in the rustic setting of Le Rituel restaurant. Plan to go soon, because this special seasonal menu is available for a limited time only!
Le Rituel Restaurant – 967 Montée Dalton, Gatineau.
Sundays, November 4, 11 & 18 novembre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Adult: $25 | Child: $13 | Vegetarian option: $23
The “Tablée pommes et courges” concept also offers a dinner menu on Fridays and Saturdays, and a group menu (reservations required). Available until November 18.
Joyful Jumble exhibition and vernissage
When you combine ancestral techniques such as forging, tinsmithing, welding and mosaics, you get a Joyful Jumble! Come and discover timeless works of art by artists Marylène Ménard and Robert Biron at a free vernissage to open this distinctive exhibition.
Centre culturel du Vieux-Aylmer, Espace Pierre-Debain – 120 Principale Street, Aylmer.
Vernissage: Wednesday, November 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibition runs until December 16.
Free.
What’s new at the Casino
The Casino du Lac-Leamy never fails to surprise and entertain! As of November 8, you’ll have three new reasons to say “Wow!” when you visit the Casino. 1- The “Let’s Get Lucky” game is back, with more than $110,000 in prizes to be won. 2- The event “We’ve Got the Funk at the Casino” features free live shows with a disco touch. 3- The Casino bar has concocted three new “sparkle martinis” for you to enjoy.
Casino du Lac-Leamy – 1 Du Casino Blvd., Gatineau.
Thursdays from November 8 to December 13.
Free admission to game and shows. Cash bar for cocktails.