Culture, Leisure and Sports

On May 26th, ESSC will host the opening of its annual visual arts exhibition, titled “Éclats Créatifs 2026,” an event showcasing students’ work in the visual arts. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the school’s media center, the public is invited to discover a selection of works inspired by various artistic movements, including Dadaism, […]

Quebec’s National Holiday 2026 will have a particularly musical theme this year, featuring Les Louanges, Klô Pelgag, and Kinji00 at the major regional concert scheduled for June 23rd in the pedestrian zone on Laval Street in Gatineau. More than twenty official events are planned across the region to mark this 192nd edition of the National […]

The CityFolk Festival returns in 2026 with a new edition eagerly anticipated by music fans in the capital region. Scheduled for September 17th–20th, 2026, at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, the festival will, as usual, feature a diverse lineup blending folk, rock, indie, and alternative music. The event will take place across several outdoor stages and […]

The Groupe Île-du-Grand-Calumet invites the public to participate in the 6th Treasure Hunt, a family-friendly event and fundraiser to be held on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event features a fun activity where participants, working in teams, must explore the island using a map, solve clues, and complete various […]

Bromley Historical Society will welcome well-known fiddler Dean Lapierre on Sunday, May 24th at 2 p.m. for a special event dedicated to traditional music of the Ottawa Valley. A musician for more than 50 years, Dean Lapierre will share his passion for traditional fiddle music as well as his historical knowledge of the region’s musical […]

The organization Intergénérations Québec will kick off a series of activities in May with its Forum en fête event, taking place on May 14th at the Centre Québecor. This annual gathering will focus on intergenerational cohabitation, an issue that is becoming increasingly prominent in Quebec society. Two panel discussions will bring together speakers to address […]

The organization Phare Ouest will present the film Les enfants du large, directed by Virginia Tangvald, on Thursday, May 14th at 8 p.m. at the Maison George Bryson in Mansfield. A discussion session will follow the screening in the form of a roundtable, featuring special guest Éric Perron from ACPD. The event is offered at […]

The Mansfield–Fort-Coulonge Library is offering a series of varied activities for the community this May, including a Book Bingo for adults and a LEGO Club for all ages. The Book Bingo invites participants to take on different reading challenges (genres, themes, formats) using a bingo card. By completing a line, they get a chance to […]

Mansfield-et-Pontefract is gearing up to host Mansfield en Fête, taking place from June 26th to 28th, 2026. The event promises a fun-filled weekend for the whole community, featuring music, entertainment, and a festive atmosphere. The celebrations will kick off on Friday, June 26, with an evening of music from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., followed […]

The traditional Campbell’s Bay–Litchfield Firefighters’ Ball will return on May 30th, 2026, at the R.A. Hall Recreation Centre for a festive evening open to the entire community. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for an event filled with music and camaraderie. The band Midnight Ramblers will provide live entertainment, creating a lively atmosphere for attendees […]