Top Rated Parks to Visit in Gatineau

"Major’s Hill Park is a beautiful spot in downtown Ottawa with some of the best views of the city. This is one of my favourite places for photography because you can see Parliament, the National Art Gallery, Fairmount Chateau Laurier, and Notre Dame just by spinning around!. Major’s Hill Park is a very popular picnic spot."

"Britannia Park is on the shores of the river and allows you to undertake water sports activities like swimming and boat riding. It is a great place to visit both in the summer and winter, and a pleasant area to visit with the family. The park is clean with beautiful scenic views and lovely to have picnics, go on bike rides and hikes or just relax and enjoy nature."

"Brittania is a large city-owned park and consists of both a traditional park with picnic areas and trails and a sandy beach. It is a super popular spot during the summertime with visitors lounging on the beach or even grabbing a bite at the on-site burger joint Baja Burger Shack.Photo: OLM Staff"

"Brittania Park is a park and beach spot for a classic summer experience enjoying the water with white water rafting and other watersports, a picnic lunch, and spending time in the shaded park.Address: 2805 Carling Ave, Ottawa"

"Located on the shore of the Ottawa River, along the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway (between Parkdale and Carleton). Remic Rapids Park is renowned for its balanced rock sculptures and exceptional views of the Capital core area and Gatineau shoreline. The Capital Pathway passes through the park, making it an excellent starting point for exploring the Capital on foot or by bike."

"This picturesque riverfront park has become well-photographed due to the balanced-rock sculptures found there. View this post on Instagram. Catch the sunset at Remic Rapids Park, and check out the balanced rock sculptures by artist John Felice Ceprano."

"Located in on the Ottawa River in the city, the Andrew Haydon Park is famous for its beautifully landscaped greenery and migrating Canada geese, shorebirds, and ducks by the marsh near the river. It is also known for its bandshell for outdoor concerts.Address: 3169 Carling Ave, NepeanWebsite"

"This one is an amazing park in the Nepean neighborhood in the West end. It faces the Ottawa river, and has three ponds: two big ones and a small one connected by cute wooden bridges. Canada geese relax in the ponds with their goslings in the spring and summer."

"Andrew Hayden Park is a small and walkable loop located along the water. It’s a great spot for a picnic, and favourite hang out for Canada geese. You can also venture out along the Ottawa River path towards Britannia Beach."

"It’s located on the east shore of the Rideau River, and it’s always full of people who go for a picnic with friends, have a barbecue with the family, to sunbath, to take a dip in the water, or to take their kids to the big playground. The playground, as I said, is enormous, with not only many tobogans and swings, but with a wide variety of other stuff that are the delight for children. My little daughter didn’t want to leave the place because there was so much to play with."

"Ottawa’s only public beach on the Rideau River, Mooney’s Bay offers a large, sandy expanse that’s great for sunbathers and sandcastle builders. The beach is surrounded by a large park that hosts a number of lively summer events, including the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (June) and the HOPE Volleyball SummerFest (July). Young families will likely enjoy the park’s large Giver 150 Playground, an accessible, Canada-themed site that children helped design."

"Mooney’s Bay Beach is a popular summer destination for swimmers, rowers, and volleyball enthusiasts. The beach is located on the east shore of the Rideau River just south of Carleton University, at 2926 Riverside Drive. Mooney’s Bay Beach offers visitors the following amenities:"

"Situated on the banks of the Ottawa River, Jacques Cartier Park becomes the outdoor venue for many events and festivals throughout the year. Canada Day celebrations take place here, as does Winterlude (Bal de Neige), when the park is transformed into a snow playground. The park is also home to two historic buildings, including Maison Charron, which was built by Philemon Wright in the early 19th century and now serves as a cultural education center during the summer."

"You have until October 15th to photograph the breathtaking plant sculptures that are part of MosaiCanada. Located along the Ottawa River in Gatineau, the park is the perfect spot to take landscape shots as it serves as a lookout point of downtown Ottawa."

"Located just on the other side of the Quebec/Ottawa border, the Jacques Cartier Park is great for cycling, nature watching at Leamy Lake, and simply enjoying the beauty of this celebrated city park.Address: 285 Laurier St, GatineauWebsite"

"Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana is one of the top-rated bakeries in Ottawa on 200 Preston Street. If you are sad, going through some tough times, this place is highly recommended. Their pretty pastries will instantly make you feel a hundred times better after all; good food brings a good mood!"

"On Preston Street, you’ll find a decadent selection of cakes that can be the star of your birthday party at Simply Biscotti. Try something drizzled in caramel or anything made with chocolate. The shop is open seven days a week so you’ll never be without cake again!"

"Simply Biscotti is one of the top-rated bakeries Ottawa and has multiple branches in several locations. As their name suggests, Simply Biscotti is famous for its renowned Biscottis. Although, they don’t just make Biscottis or aren’t just good at that."

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"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Altcetera Café (@altcetera_cafe)"

"Unfortunately we didn't have a great experience dining in as we felt like the waitress just wanted us to leave!. Went with some friends and order som..."

"Attracting a young crowd not dissimilar to that found in some of Toronto’s trendiest haunts, The Belmont is a casual bar serving well made drinks and small plates of delicious food. The minimalist interior reflects its simple menu, but there is a good selection of drinks available. Fun, attentive staff contribute to the energetic atmosphere and make this a great place to head for a night out with friends."

"Choose the Belmont for a casual, fun Mother’s Day dinner for a fusion menu of pork and shrimp siu mai, tiger prawns, Cornish hen, a cheese and charcuterie board, or opt for a Belmont combo like the Family Dinner with a big salad, lettuce wraps, herbed roast vegetables, shepherd’s pie, and apple crumble."

"I reviewed here a year ago, and today made it my celebratory first dinner w friends in a yr+1/2. Food was a delight and everyone loved their meal."

"So I was here for an Uber Pickup and politely asked to get my water bottle refilled since I was feeling thirsty. Manager said no and started giving me le..."