Les Chemins d'eau
Discover the heritage of the Outaouais
Welcome in the Outaouais, on Les Chemins d'eau tourist route.
When entering Les Chemins d'eau, look for the information terminals where you will find a QR code. Scan the QR code on the seven terminals installed all along the way to download exclusive podcasts on the heritage of the Outaouais and its territories.
Podcast
Discover or rediscover the Outaouais
In this episode, meet our protagonists who are embarking on a journey to discover and rediscover the Outaouais by following Les Chemins d'eau tourist route. For one, it's a return to her roots, for the other, it's the beginning of a new adventure!
The river, at the heart of the Outaouais
Guests: Roger Blanchette, Michel Riberdy, Marie Josée Bourgeois, Raymond Ouimet
Is the Outaouais synonymous with the Western Townships (les Cantons de l’Ouest) ? Yes, it is! In this episode, our guest historians describe how the townships were created in Quebec following the American Revolution. The river played an important role in the development of the Outaouais: learn why by listening to this podcast!
Ottawa River: the surfing hot spot?
Guests: Anne-Marie Lachapelle, Gabriel Poirier-Roy
River surfing is very popular in Quebec, especially in the Outaouais. In what ways? In this episode, our guest surfers tell us about the characteristics that allow them to live their passion, but also about the history of these shallow waters, where the rocks are marked with fossils.
A roadtrip to discover the Outaouais (available in French only)
Guests: Julien Morissette, Roger Blanchette, Julie Kinnear
In this episode hosted by Julien Morissette of Transistor Média, together with Julie Kinnear, CEO of Outaouais Tourism, and historian Roger Blanchette, we learn that Les Chemins d'eau tourist route leads to the history of the Outaouais. Recorded in Old Aylmer, the podcast explains that the Chemins d'eau lead to many attractions of the region.
Petite Nation, a popular destination for celebrities
Guests: Marie Josée Bourgeois and Richard Chartrand
Did you know that in Montebello, there used to be a Lordship Club full of Hollywood stars? Marie Josée Bourgeois reveals this in this podcast. She discusses Petite Nation, focusing on Duhamel, a well-kept secret in this territory where adventure, nature and relaxation are three important pillars.
Buckingham: a step back in time
Guests: Michel Riberdy, Isabelle Millette
In Buckingham, are you on the banks of the Ottawa River or on the shores of the Champlain Sea? Learn all about it with historian Michel Riberdy, who talks about this subject and discusses the relationship between Buckingham and the Mississippi River. Isabelle Millette joins the conversation by reiterating the welcoming aspect of the region.
Gatineau: a river highway for trade?
Guests: Michel Riberdy, Roger Blanchette, Raymond Ouimet
Learn how the wood and fur industries were important components in the creation of the region, thanks in particular to the Ottawa River in Gatineau. Moreover, in this episode, we learn how the production of matches (and matchstick houses) began.
Hull or… Little Chicago?
Guests: Raymond Ouimet and Jean-Michel Quirion
Formerly known as Petit Chicago ("Little Chicago"), Hull, which is also known for its breweries, emerged in the lean years of post-World War I. In this podcast, discover how Ruisseau de la Brasserie ("Brewery Creek") is the epicenter of local cultural life.
Aylmer: the most beautiful sunset
Guests: Roger Blanchette
Aylmer's metamorphosis was successful; once a mere passage for First Nations and the bourgeoisie in the 19th century, Aylmer is now shining brightly, as Roger Blanchette explains. Find out in this podcast how Aylmer has evolved over time.
Wakefield: an extraordinary beauty
Robert Miling, Olivier Rocheleau-Leclerc
Considered a jewel of the Outaouais region, you can't miss Wakefield with its covered bridge and picturesque landscape. And talk about biodiversity! But why are there so many windmills? We learn about this in this podcast, and let's just say that the river has something to do with it!
Adventures without limits in the Pontiac
Guests: Benoit Paré, Suzanne, Guillaume Lavoie-Harvey
Do you like ancestral houses? In this area, you will be spoiled. As the guests of this podcast explain, Pontiac is a vast territory rich in possibilities. Take a detour along the Coulonge River: the White Bridge and Coulonge Chutes will enchant you. As the podcast demonstrates, the charm in the Pontiac will keep you in the region longer.
This project is made possible thanks to the financial contribution of the ministère du Tourisme du Québec.
