What's on in the Outaouais January 31 to February 6
Winter is made for going outdoors. Trust us: you’re about to discover such unusual sports as Ice Hog hiking, winter car racing and teakettle curling!
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
PERCE-NEIGE RALLY
For lovers of speed and thrills, see you in Maniwaki! This is the 55th edition of the Perce-Neige Rally, a colourful motorized event that attracts thousands of spectators every year. Come and cheer on the racers who will cover more than 200 kilometres of winding roads through the Forêt de l’Aigle and in downtown Maniwaki. The rally ends with a podium ceremony and a rock show featuring Martin Deschamps, Rick Hughes, Hugo Lapointe, Fred Lebel and their bands.
Maniwaki
January 30 & February 1
Free
TEAKETTLE CURLING
As part of the Winter Fun activities at MacLaren Park, Steampunk Buckingham invites you to attend the steampunk world premiere of a demonstration of ‘teakettle curling’. Come and familiarize yourself with steampunk, while watching a retro-futuristic version of a Victorian winter sport where teakettles and brooms join forces to vie for the best position on the ice.
MacLaren Park, Gatineau (Buckingham sector)
Saturday, February 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
THE SNOWFLAKE KINGDOM
It’s the Winterlude opening weekend, and the Snowflake Kingdom (the largest winter playground in the galaxy) is ready to welcome you! Yes, the mega-slides will be there. Yes, there will be BeaverTails. Yes, there will be games and activities for the whole family. Put on your snow pants and bring your hand warmers!
Jacques-Cartier Park, 285 Laurier Street, Gatineau
Friday & Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free
SNOWSHOEING & SPA UNDER THE STARS
Every Tuesday and Wednesday until March 4, Nordik Spa-Nature is partnering with the Friends of Gatineau Park for an evening that combines the best of two worlds: physical activity and deep relaxation. Enjoy a guided snowshoe tour of Gatineau Park, then warm up at the spa.
Gatineau Park Visitor Centre
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m., until March 4
$75 + tax per person
Price includes guided snowshoe tour, snowshoe rental, access to the thermal experience, bathrobe rental, and hot chocolate or cappuccino.
