Culture, Leisure and Sports

The Outaouais delegation has returned to Gatineau after taking part in the Rendez-vous panquébécois (RVPQ) of Secondaire en spectacle, the largest gathering of amateur artists in Quebec. The event was held from May 28th to 31st in Sept-Îles, where nearly 750 young people from across the province came together to perform on stage, take part […]

The Mansfield–Fort‑Coulonge Library, in collaboration with the Réseau Biblio Outaouais, invites the public to take part in the second edition of Book Bingo, a free activity that combines the fun of gaming with the joy of discovering new reads. The Mansfield–Fort‑Coulonge Library is offering two sessions at the Bryson House (312 Principale Street, Mansfield) on […]

The Plein(s) Écran(s) festival will stop in Outaouais on May 22nd as part of its Par-Court Pleins Écrans tour, which is currently traveling across Quebec to showcase the best in short films to audiences in the regions. Presented free of charge at Cinéma Lyn starting at 7 p.m., this evening will mark the festival’s very […]

Spring marks the launch of the summer programming at the Canadian Museum of Nature, which will offer new exhibitions, immersive films, and several family activities starting May 15th. Beginning on that date, the museum will be open daily until Labour Day, September 7th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. […]

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 […]