What's on in the Outaouais, August 24-30
Summer isn’t over yet! The proof: here’s another week of summery festivals and events held in the Outaouais area!
Festivals and events!
Nature Nocturne: Bursting with Pride
The Canadian Museum of Nature offers a one-of-a-kind experience during its Nature Nocturne evening celebrating diversity. Prowl the museum after hours, exploring galleries brought to life with music and lights.
Canadian Museum of Nature – 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa.
Friday, August 24.
$25 per person.
Must be 19 or older to attend.
Festival d’eau vive de la Haute-Gatineau
This festival is always a hit: in addition to celebrating nautical sports, such as canoeing, kayaking and white water rafting on the Gatineau River, it is dedicated to river conservation! Beginners and experts are welcome to conquer the river. There are also several non-water activities planned.
Banks of the Gatineau River in Maniwaki – 2011 Henri-Bourassa Street.
Friday, August 24 to Sunday, August 26.
Different packages are available, for between $50 and $113 for adults and between $33 and $57 for children.
The packages include meals and use of the shuttle.
Festival Lavolley
What is the Lavolley festival? Picture this: 350 tons of sand are trucked in, turning the Place des Festivals Zibi into a huge urban beach, where volleyball tournaments are held in a festive atmosphere for people of all ages!
Place des Festivals Zibi – 3 Eddy Street, Gatineau.
Friday, August 24 to Sunday, August 26.
Free admission. | Registration fee for the tournaments.
Rendez-vous des Arts de Papineauville
Art in all its forms will be celebrated at the 22nd annual Rendez-vous des Arts de Papineau! Admire visual art and craft pieces in the 40 or so booths and take advantage of the many activities, including a heritage tour in a horse-drawn wagon.
Parc Henri-Bourassa – 299 Papineau Street, Papineauville.
Friday, August 24 to Sunday, August 26.
Free.
If it rains, the event will move to the Papineauville community centre. Children’s activities will be held.
Outaouais Gourmet Festival
Farmers, growers, bakers and canners from the Outaouais area are gathering for the third year on the bucolic Hendrick Farm in Chelsea to present their delicious products. Foodies, sharpen your appetites. This is an event not to be missed!
Hendrick Farm – 3 Chemin Chelbrook, Chelsea.
Sunday, August 26.
Free admission. Tasting coupons available to buy.
The event is held under a festival tent.
Now playing!
Comedy
Boucar Diouf | Magtogoek ou le chemin qui marche
Salle Odyssée (Maison de la culture de Gatineau)
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Boucar Diouf | Magtogoek ou le chemin qui marche
Salle Odyssée (Maison de la culture de Gatineau)
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