100 activities to put on your bucket list for an amazing winter!
Winter in the Outaouais is full of surprises! Whether you’re looking for unique experiences, outdoor adventures or gourmet moments, this list will guide you to live the winter season to the fullest. Discover these 100 must-do activities to include in your bucket list for exploring the Outaouais this winter. In every corner of the region, winter turns into a memorable adventure.
YOUR WINTER BUCKET LIST: 100 THINGS TO DO IN THE OUTAOUAIS REGION
WELLNESS AND RELAXATION EXPERIENCES
1. Experience an Aufguss ritual at Nordik Spa-Nature.
2. Try pressotherapy at Huma Spa.
3. Rejuvenate with forest therapy at Holtz Spa Nature, the spa at Moulin Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa.
4. Purchase a membership at Amérispa Spa Nordique Cantley, giving you access to the baths at all times for three or six months.
5. Restore your harmony with an energetic treatment at the Centre de vie.
6. Discover halotherapy at Kōena Spa.
7. Treat yourself to one of the Signature experiences at Fairmont Le Château Montebello Spa.
8. Opt for a body wrap at Studio 157.
9. Take a wood-fired outdoor bath at Terre & Neige.
OUTDOOR WINTER ADVENTURES
10. Experience winter paddleboarding with Échappée Bleue.
11. Escape to nature on a dogsled ride.
12. Cross from Ontario to Quebec on the interprovincial snowmobile bridge between Arnprior and Bristol, the longest snowmobile bridge in the world.
13. Take a snowshoe hike to Parc régional du Mont Morissette and climb the observation tower for a magnificent view of Blue Sea Lake and the surrounding area.
14. Discover fat biking with Le Harfang Fat Bike & Snoshoes.
15. Go horseback riding at Captiva Farms.
16. Explore the PERO trails on snowshoes.
17. Cross the Félix-Gabriel-Marchand Bridge, the longest covered bridge in Quebec.
18. Enjoy refreshments at the Nomades du Parc outdoor bar.
17. Observe animal tracks with a trapper at Auberge Couleurs de France.
20. Cross-country ski on private trails at Dômes Outaouais.
21. Dress warmly and go snowmobiling.
WINTER SPORTS FOR YOUNG AND OLD
22. Take part in a cross-country ski race at the Gatineau Loppet.
23. Take downhill skiing or snowboarding lessons at the Camp Fortune Snow School.
24. Participate in the Canadian Ski Marathon.
25. Skate on an icy forest trail at Lac-des-Loups or on The Little Penguin Trail.
26. Tubing down the slopes at Domaine de l’Ange-Gardien.
27. Go cross-country skiing at Nakkertok Nordic, the largest cross-country ski center in Eastern Canada.
28. Cross-country ski in Gatineau Park, one of the largest trail networks in North America.
29. Enjoy evening skiing on one of the 15 lighted trails at Mont Cascades.
30. Try your hand at hok skiing at Base de plein air Air-Eau-Bois.
31. Try your hand at clay pigeon shooting or ice fishing at Kenauk Nature.
32. Rent winter equipment at Sport Échange Outaouais.
33. Try bouldering at Klimat Fitness & Bouldering.
34. Discover the new Intro-Plus Learning Zone at Sommet Edelweiss, including a 120-metre covered carpet, modules and an illuminated, snow-covered and groomed slope.
35. Explore the trails of the Centre de plein air du Lac-Leamy on foot, cross-country skis or snowshoes.
36. Practice your golf swing in an indoor simulator at Bird-Y Golf or Club de Golf Tecumseh.
GOURMET DELIGHTS AND LOCAL DISCOVERIES
37. Enjoy a chocolate fondue at Chocolats Favoris.
38. Eat fudge at La Confiserie Wakefield.
39. Sunday brunch at Bistro Coqlicorne.
40. Create your own cheese and charcuterie platter with products from Fromagerie Montebello.
41. Taste the wines of the Little Red Wagon Winery.
42. Enjoy a wine tasting with sommelier Véronique Rivest at Soif Bar à vin.
43. Visit the ChocoMotive chocolate economuseum and stock up on delicious treats.
44. Dress warmly and share a raclette on the terrace of Chelsea Pub in good company.
45. Show off your mixology skills with friends at Artist in Residence.
46. Take a microbrewery tour with Aventure Outaouais.
47. Visit Le Brasse-Camarade dépanneur spécialisé and organize a microbrewery beer tasting with friends.
48. Drink hot chocolate at Biscotti & Cie.
49. Sip a cocktail at Distillerie du Square.
50. Choose your bottle of wine directly from the wine cellar while dining at L’Huile d’Olive.
51. Treat yourself to a gourmet dinner at Les Fougères Restaurant or L’Orée du bois.
52. Eat taffy on snow at a sugar shack.
53. Eat a beaver tail while strolling through the ByWard Market.
54. Search for the best pizza in the Outaouais.
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ACTIVITIES
55. Visit local art galleries.
56. Meet your favorite authors at the Salon du livre de l’Outaouais.
57. See an IMAX film at Ciné +, the Canadian Museum of History‘s cinema.
58. Visit the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the world’s only working farm in the heart of a capital city.
59. Discover one of the world’s largest collections of Indigenous and Canadian art at the National Gallery of Canada.
60. Learn about the history of the Cold War at the Canadian War Museum.
61. Take a guided tour of the Royal Canadian Mint and discover how coins are made.
62. Discover the original collection of Canadian dinosaur fossils at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
63. Take part in an event at the Maison des arts littéraires.
64. Try to keep your balance in the Weird Kitchen at the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
65. Take a family plane ride at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
66. Create your own banknote at the Bank of Canada Museum.
67. Discover aboriginal artists while shopping at Khewa.
68. Take in a show at the Salle Odyssée of the Maison de la culture de Gatineau.
69. Take part in poetry or comedy evenings at À la Dérive Brasserie Artisanale.
FESTIVE ACTIVITIES AND ILLUMINATIONS
70. Take a stroll through the local Christmas markets.
71. Attend a game at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship.
72. Take part in the Festival of Lights at Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park.
73. Stroll along Confederation Boulevard, illuminated by hundreds of thousands of lights during Winter Lights Across Canada.
74. Rock out to Igloofest Gatineau, the coldest music festival in the world.
75. Take in a multimedia show with Parliament: The Immersive Experience.
76. Race your family down the snow slides at Snowflake Kingdom – Winterlude.
77. Dance the night away at Club Aléa.
78. Find your new favorite beers at the Winter Brewfest.
79. Try your luck at the slot machines at Hôtel-Casino du Lac-Leamy – Complexe de divertissement Loto-Québec.
80. Cheer on the Gatineau Olympiques at a field hockey game at the Centre Slush Puppie.
81. Watch performances on stage at Hit The Floor, a world-class dance festival.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
82. Skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world’s longest skating rink.
83. Watch white-tailed deer at the Centre touristique du Lac-Simon.
84. Travel the world with your kids at the Canadian Children’s Museum.
85. Visit the wolf observatory at Parc Oméga.
86. Enjoy an evening of board games at Pärlé – Bistro ludique.
87. Organize a family ski outing at Centre Vorlage.
88. Go Austrian tobogganing at Parc des Montagnes Noires de Ripon.
89. Make a snowman at Centre de plein air du Lac-Beauchamp.
90. Race at Top Karting.
91. Visit the Willow Lane Alpacas and fall under the spell of these hairy beasts.
92. Take an introductory pottery course at Murai Ceramics.
93. Curl at the Fairmont Le Château Montebello.
PLACES TO STAY
94. Experience winter camping with Aventure Hélianthe.
95. Stay in a micro-chalet with breathtaking views at Camping CarpeDiem.
96. Sleep in one of the region’s unusual accommodations.
97. Stay in a geodesic dome at Hillhaus Dômes Pontiac.
98. Spend the night in a former flour mill at Moulin Wakefield Mill Hôtel & Spa.
99. Rent a cottage with friends at Camps touristiques la Pointe à David Inc.
100.spend the night in a yurt at Borefüge and observe the stars.
Challenge yourself to as many activities as possible this winter. With these 100 varied activities, your Outaouais winter will be filled with adventure, discovery and memorable moments. Use the #OutaouaisFun keyword to share your memorable moments and inspire others to discover the richness of winter in the Outaouais.
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