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The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau is an architecturally fascinating building that houses moderns exhibits about the country's history, from the Indigenous peoples, to French colonization, the British imperial era, and the formation of a self-governing dominion.
The fall colours when the leaves turn to bright yellow, red and orange and the hills seem to be on fire. The colours peak late October. Although they are spectacular throughout the park, one of the best views is from the base of the Eardley Escarpment at the Lusk Falls parking lot.
The Champlain Lookout offers breathtaking views onto the Ottawa River valley from the Eardley Escarpment. The lookout is accessible by car and is a popular spot for watching sunsets.
Kingsmere was the country estate of William Lyon Mackenzie King, the longest-serving Prime Minister of Canada. Take a leisurely walk through gardens and "ruins" he collected in a woodland setting. The cottages, including Kingswood and the primary residence, Moorside, have been restored and feature interactive exhibits about Mackenzie King's era.
The Grands feux du casino is an impressive fireworks show at the Lac Leaky Casino.
The Olympiques de Gatineau are the local hockey team, in the Ligue de Hockey Junior-Majeur du Québec.
The Maison de la culture, Gatineau has frequent shows of musicians, signers and humourists.