Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Gatineau February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Gatineau Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gatineau.dx6136959)[Hotels in Gatineau](https://expedia.co.uk/Gatineau-Hotels.d6136959.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gatineau](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gatineau.d6136959.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gatineau Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gatineau.d6136959.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gatineau Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gatineau.d6136959.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Gatineau ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Gatineau Types of activities [Gatineau travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gatineau.dx6136959) ![Gatineau Park which includes a cascade and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191538/5568495d-8093-418f-a7b5-4a9dfee14d2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gatineau Park which includes a cascade and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191538/5568495d-8093-418f-a7b5-4a9dfee14d2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Canadian Museum of History showing interior views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072533/d71f6509-2dc2-45a9-825c-943fc81a954f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gatineau Park which includes a garden and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191538/ae4c7bb7-38f2-46c1-a27f-0fa01fbfed5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gatineau Park which includes a bridge and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191538/b608c434-0021-4223-bfc5-6aaf6c283e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Gatineau Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Gatineau has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Gatineau, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Gatineau with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Gatineau Gatineau is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Gatineau, and make it a breeze to explore Gatineau and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Gatineau to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Gatineau, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Gatineau | Number of things to do | 41 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ottawa City centre Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/ottawa-city-centre-historic-smartphone-guided-walking-tour.a49916473.activity-details): £6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission](/things-to-do/ottawa-canadian-museum-of-nature-admission.a44616724.activity-details)[Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour](/things-to-do/secrets-of-the-chateau-laurier-hotel-tour.a48951858.activity-details)[Canadian War Museum Admission](/things-to-do/canadian-war-museum-admission.a690645.activity-details)[Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada Admission](/things-to-do/ottawa-national-gallery-of-canada-admission.a50582866.activity-details)[Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter](/things-to-do/fly-over-the-city-of-ottawa-in-a-helicopter.a47260884.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour](/things-to-do/secrets-of-the-chateau-laurier-hotel-tour.a48951858.activity-details)[Canadian War Museum Admission](/things-to-do/canadian-war-museum-admission.a690645.activity-details)[Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)](/things-to-do/canadian-museum-of-history-admission-ticket.a1354395.activity-details)[Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour](/things-to-do/ottawa-haunted-night-walking-tour.a4735693.activity-details)[Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour](/things-to-do/ottawa-rockcliffe-area-exploration-game.a5179484.activity-details) | | With kids | [Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission](/things-to-do/ottawa-canadian-museum-of-nature-admission.a44616724.activity-details)[Canadian War Museum Admission](/things-to-do/canadian-war-museum-admission.a690645.activity-details)[Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada Admission](/things-to-do/ottawa-national-gallery-of-canada-admission.a50582866.activity-details)[Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)](/things-to-do/canadian-museum-of-history-admission-ticket.a1354395.activity-details)[Ottawa Roller Skating Rink Ticket with Skates included](/things-to-do/ottawa-roller-skating-rink-ticket-with-skates-included.a50935276.activity-details) | ## What to do in Gatineau --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ottawa_CanadianTireCentre_6072511-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072511/0f26b700-1681-4373-9c00-1fe45c95622b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canadian Tire Centre 4/5(3 reviews) Catch an event at Canadian Tire Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canadian-Tire-Centre-Kanata.d6072511.Attraction) ![Ottawa_CasinoduLacLeamy_6191545-7](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191545/93a4c241-cb0f-4a6a-b1be-90f9b8842ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Casino du Lac Leamy 4.5/5(2 reviews) Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your visit to Gatineau? Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Casino-Du-Lac-Leamy-Ottawa.d6191545.Attraction) ![Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502188/3bce9810-2fea-4dc0-b274-4642274b7144.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parliament Hill 4.5/5(36 reviews) Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parliament-Hill-Downtown-Ottawa.d502188.Attraction) ![Rideau Canal featuring a city, street scenes and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072521/ab569d23-f9e7-4732-9b94-05c7b64fe2fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rideau Canal 4.5/5(31 reviews) This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rideau-Canal-Rideau-Township.d6072521.Attraction) ![Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502203/73625982-102b-4568-8199-09e8ea4128a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Byward Market Square 4.5/5(38 reviews) Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Byward-Market-Square-Downtown-Ottawa.d502203.Attraction) ![Ottawa_UniversityofOttawa_502206-12](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502206/0eb53151-73fd-43b2-9a7c-55d6e5f256d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Ottawa 4.5/5(4 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Ottawa-Ottawa.d502206.Attraction) ![Ottawa_CarletonUniversity_502205-8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502205/a16c0fcb-71a1-4885-880c-245bd52cb638.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carleton University 4/5(3 reviews) Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carleton-University-Ottawa.d502205.Attraction) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153122/0800f8f1-dbb7-4202-87ad-ecb2c0d0eabc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rogers Centre Ottawa 4/5(9 reviews) Learn about the events happening in Rogers Centre Ottawa during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shaw-Centre-Ottawa.d6153122.Attraction) ![Ottawa_OttawaHospitalCivicCampus_6254150-2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254150/e1e31dc5-6cba-4a8e-b94f-f3fd42e663a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus If Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ottawa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa-Hospital-Civic-Campus-Civic-Hospital-Experimental-Farm-Central-Park.d6254150.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Gatineau ![Major\'s Hill Park featuring snow and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507221/53ae7336-31b9-4831-b99a-387a65ea548c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ottawa ![A beautiful autumn scene of hay bales covering a farm field in autumn near Chelsea, Quebec, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/59879/0ff6cf2c-f751-492b-99d6-5a74330eb945.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chelsea ![There are a number of lovely, secluded spots along the Gatineau River, near Chelsea, Quebec (not far from Ottawa). It's great for swimming in the summer, and you'll find quaint shops and restaurants in Chelsea. #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360377/4313fa8e-8c3f-4954-b8ae-0fbf3e5111e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cantley ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gatineau worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Gatineau? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Gatineau? ### Is three days enough to stay in Gatineau? ### Is Gatineau a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Gatineau with kids? > - [Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ottawa-canadian-museum-of-nature-admission.a44616724.activity-details) > - [Canadian War Museum Admission](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canadian-war-museum-admission.a690645.activity-details) > - [Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada Admission](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ottawa-national-gallery-of-canada-admission.a50582866.activity-details) > - [Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canadian-museum-of-history-admission-ticket.a1354395.activity-details) > - [Ottawa Roller Skating Rink Ticket with Skates included](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ottawa-roller-skating-rink-ticket-with-skates-included.a50935276.activity-details) ### What to do in Gatineau for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Gatineau? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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