What's on the Outaouais August 29 to September 5
Great family fun events await you in several locations around the region. Take advantage of these precious moments before school starts!
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
A breath of fresh air has blown over the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. Festival-goers will find a totally updated site, new amusement rides (that kids and teens will love)—and then there’s the program! Some thirty shows will delight audiences of all ages and interests, including Loud, Les Trois Accords, Claude Dubois, Nickelback, etc. Take part in this leading Outaouais region event.
Parc de la Baie, 988 Rue Saint-Louis, Gatineau
August 29-September 2
Passport: $75, Day pass: $65. Admission free for children aged 10 and under.
Shawville Fair
This agricultural fair in the heart of the Pontiac MRC has been in existence since 1856! Drive out to Shawville and take the pulse of rural life. Visit the many stands, check out the animals, both small and big, cheer on the entertainers (including Sass Jordan) and attend the many competitions, such as tractor pulls, the demolition derby and the poultry show!
215 Rue Lang, Shawville
August 29-September 2
Price varies per day; between $15 and $20 per person. 3 years old and up.
A folklore performance
You may have heard of Harlem’s Gospel masses but are you familiar with the Outaouais region’s Gatineau-style masses? At Église St-François-de-Sales, close to the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival, attend a choir performance that will get you on your feet. You’ll hear modernized liturgical music that’s a blend of Quebec folklore and Irish and Algonquin traditions. You can also meet Jean-Maurice Côté, an artist who creates handwoven arrow-patterned sashes.
Église St-François-de-Sales, 799 Rue Jacques-Cartier, Gatineau
September 1, 11 a.m.
Free
After the mass a brunch will be served in the parish hall.
Labour Day at the Estate
At the Mackenzie King Estate, they celebrate Labour Day in style. You can see swing dancers, get a close-up look at items from the Estate collection, play croquet and badminton, and, of course, visit the charming cottages. Bring your picnic!
Mackenzie King Estate, Chelsea
August 29-September 2
Activities are free, but regular vehicle access fees apply.
Museums Passport
Three days off in a row? What a great opportunity to take advantage of the Museums Passport! Choose three museums from among the 7 participating national museums and enjoy a very attractive discount, especially for families. Every child aged 17 or under gets 30% off the price of admission when accompanying a passport holder.
$35
In the woods
Need to recharge your batteries before the start of the new school year? Try the Bras-Coupé-Désert controlled harvesting zone (ZEC). Whether you stay in a cottage or choose tent-ready camping or regular camping, you’ll be sure to find peace and quiet and perfect starlit skies. Note that fishing is allowed until mid-September!
163 Rue Laurier, Maniwaki
Looking for more ideas for summer fun? Consult the event calendar on our Facebook page and read our blog post about new summer activities in the Outaouais!
