Every year Ottawa/Gatineau celebrates winter with the Winterlude Festival. Jacques Cartier Park in Hull/Gatineau provides many activities for the young and young at heart. Mazes, tubing, ice slides, and ice sculptures it's great. Dress well and you'll enjoy this site!
Great park for long walks. It has a great view of the river and the parliament buildings. From the park, the walkway leads to the museum of civilizations. Well maintained and clean.
See how we spend our cold winters, go to (Youtube) and enter the word winterlude.There is so much to do and see....
loved the veiw of the river and the Ottawa Parliament BuildingsMuseum of History right therelots of boats on the river and two cruise lines on sitelargest picnic table in the world in the park
Sliding was wonderful. Food is always way to expensive though!! Lots to choose from but as I said very expensive especially when you have more than one child.
Great place for a nice fall walk, beautiful view of the river and Ottawa Skyline, good for biking as well
This park has a trail that goes besides the Ottawa river. The view to ottawa from there is amazing. It's just beside the Canadian history museum, so you can easily go there after visiting the museum.
This park in Gatineau has a wonderful view across the River towards Parliament. During Winterlude, this place is the place for adventure! Get your snowpants ready for sliding down the ice slides, trying out the interactive activities and stuffing your face with poutine and beavertails!So much fun!!(parking can be tricky though, so either arrive early or late)
Very well situated! Near downtown Ottawa and Gatineau. Lots of festivals in the summer. Winterlude in march is ideal for young families. Dont miss the Maurice Richard Montreal Canadians hockey legend statue at the entrance at the corner of Laurier and Allumetieres.
Beautiful wilderness with dynamic river. I wished I'd reserved a river trip(rafts,kayaks,etc.) but I had a lovely hike. The welcome center is very nice with helpful staff. I was amazed how wild and unspoiled the park is being so close to a urban area.