Outaouais
From city to forest in no time!
Just an hour’s drive from Montréal and four hours from Toronto, the Outaouais region is part of Canada’s National Capital Region. Located at the meeting point of three rivers, it was once a key hub for Indigenous Peoples. Today, both Ottawa—the capital of Canada—and the Outaouais offer a wide range of attractions and events for every taste. Nature lovers, culture and history enthusiasts, and partygoers alike will all find something to enjoy!
- Area: 30 472 km2
- Main cities: Gatineau (278 788 people), Val-des-Monts (11 508 people), Cantley (10 802 people), La Pêche (7 874 people), Chelsea (7 009 people)
For more informations: Tourisme Outaouais
Economy
- Strong presence of public services
- Forestry and agriculture, hydroelectricity
- Agriculture, fisheries and food: beef, dairy, vegetables, small fruits
- Information technologies: software engineering
For more informations: Services Québec
Key Features
- 385 579 residents
- Kayaking
- Museums
- Parks
- Near the Parliament of Canada
- Cycling
We wanted to travel, discover a new culture, and experience what it’s like to study in another country. It’s really different from one culture to another. This cégep offered all of its courses in English, so we wanted to take that opportunity to improve in the language.
Here, people and teachers are much more approachable and open than in France. It’s also easier to make friends. Most people speak both French and English, which really helps us day to day."