Gatineau, Fourth largest city in Quebec, Canada
The city extends along the northern bank of the Ottawa River, forming part of Canada's National Capital Region across from Ottawa, Ontario.
Philemon Wright established the settlement in 1800, initiating an agricultural community that later transformed into a center of timber trade.
The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau presents exhibitions about the country's heritage through artifacts, documents, and multimedia installations.
The Société de transport de l'Outaouais operates regular bus services connecting all sectors of Gatineau with downtown Ottawa and major transportation hubs.
Gatineau Park spans 360 square kilometers, offering year-round outdoor activities from cross-country skiing in winter to hiking and cycling in summer.
Location: Outaouais
Inception: 1800
Founders: Philemon Wright
Elevation above the sea: 64 m
Shares border with: Chelsea, Pontiac, Cantley, Val-des-Monts, Ottawa, L'Ange-Gardien, Lochaber-Partie-Ouest, Papineau
Website: https://gatineau.ca
GPS coordinates: 45.48333,-75.65000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:32
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