70 activities to enjoy spring in the Outaouais

Spring is finally here, and days are getting longer by the minute! Whether to admire the first buds, sampling local flavors or discovering new activities, our Spring Bucket List holds great surprises for you in the Outaouais!

March

1. Take advantage of the off-season to stay at HillHaus Dômes Pontiac or at HOM Mini Cottages.
2. Recharge your batteries with a retreat at the Centre de vie.
3. Enjoy a brunch inspired by Quebec traditions at L’Orée du Bois or the maple meal at restaurant Le Rituel.
4. Relax in a rooftop spa at Huma Spa.
5. Learn about Algonquin culture and history at the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Cultural Centre.
6. Try bouldering at Klimat Fitness & Bouldering.
7. Handle clay in a pottery workshop at Muraï Céramique.
8. Enjoy a maple syrup meal at the sugar shacks in the Outaouais.
9. Attend a cabaret-style dinner show at the Estacade.
10. Observe wildlife, including arctic foxes and wolves, at Parc Omega.
11. Try out the maple syrup treatment at Spa Fairmont Le Château Montebello.
12. Play with your children on the structures and slides at Le Rond-Point Milieu de Jeux.
13. Enjoy a wine-tasting workshop at La Petite Soif.
14. Get initiated to yoga with free lasses at Les Galeries de Hull.
15. Savor the boreal flavors at OmegaBon Restaurant.
16. Take part in the several Outaouais events.
17. Indulge in a pastry from Maison Oddo.
18. Solve hidden mysteries at Maître du jeu-Escape Games.
19. Taste a beer from the from Chelsea & Co Craft Brewery.
20. Visit the maple interpretation center at Parc de la Ferme-Dalton.
21. Book your stay in advance at the Outaouais outfitters.
22. Enjoy themed evenings at Minotaure.

April

23. Enjoy a family lunch at Le Saint-Éloi Café Bistro.
24. Book your festival passes for the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival.
25. Consult the new Outaouais Tourism Tourist Guide.
26. Contemplate the most beautiful waterfalls in the Outaouais in spring, when water flow is at its peak.
27. Taste the traditional flavors at Kîsisam Patisserie.
28. Renew your wardrobe at Habitude Design thrift store.
29. Spring clean with eco-friendly products from Bulles et chiffons.
30. See the Bird Gallery of the Canadian Museum of Nature.
31. Plan a stay at Hôtel-Casino Lac-Leamy – Complexe de divertissement de Loto-Québec.
32. Feed the alpacas at Ferme L’Éco des champs.
33. Listen to a host of interesting podcasts by Transistor Média or inspiring movies at Festival du film de l’Outaouais.
34. Enjoy decadent Easter chocolates ChocoMotive.
35. Book your camping site in the Outaouais.
36. Try a virtual reality game at VR82 Modern Arcade.
37. Check out the cultural programming at Tout Culture.
38. Take part in an event at Distillerie du Square.
39. Admire migratory birds at Parc national de Plaisance.
40. Grab an espresso on the go at Café des orties.
41. Rejuvenate in a peaceful environment at La Cabine (Le Meadow).
42. Order a personalized Easter cake from La Belle Pâtissière.
43. Let C’est bon Ottawa guide you through the best restaurants in Old Hull.

May

44. Get ready to run for the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend.
45. Add La Journée des Héros to your list of family activities that combines awareness and fun.
46. Take your road bike out for a ride on the Véloroute des draveurs.
47. Try clay pigeon shooting at Kenauk Nature.
48. Savor a dish bursting with freshness while enjoying your first Outaouais terrace of the season.
49. Purchase a t-shirt from the #OutaouaisFun Collection.
50. Enjoy your first ice cream at La Cigale ice cream shop.
51. Kick up your adrenalin on the tracks with Top Karting.
52. Discover the indigenous cultures of the Northwest Coast at the Grand Hall of the Canadian Museum of History.
53. Admire the sunrise at the Champlain Lookout.
54. Discover the programming at Salle Odyssée and see your favorite artists.
55. Stroll down Jacques-Cartier Street during the Tulip Festival.
56. Enjoy a beer at À La Dérive Brasserie Artisanale and cross the street to Quai des Légendes for an open-air jam.
57. Treat yourself to a pedicure or treatment at Moulin Wakefield Hôtel & Spa.
58. Travel back in time with the Old Aylmer Historical Tour.
59. Visit La Fab sur Mill – Chelsea Arts, Culture and Heritage Centre on Mother’s Day.
60. Prepare a gourmet picnic with local produces from The Outaouais Market.
61. Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting with Rafting Momentum.
62. Lace up your running shoes for the Trail des Collines event.
63. Pick up new finds at the First Nations Khewa boutique.
64. Plan your first canoe-camping trip at Base de plein air Air-Eau-Bois.
65. Ride the shores of the Ottawa River and Rideau Canal during NCC Weekend Bikedays.
66. Play your first round of golf at the Outaouais Golf courses.
67. Prepare your garden seeds by visiting Apothecary – La Fée des Bois.
68. Explore the water maze at Eco-Odyssée Nature Park, open from May.
69. Challenge yourself to the highest jump in Canada at the Great Canadian Bungee Corporation.
70. Zip-line over a giant canyon at Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park.

Now that your Spring Bucket List is ready and nature is coming back to life, it is the perfect timing to take on new adventures! Should you wish for further ideas to discover the Outaouais this season, check out our suggestions of routes.