About

About

The Gatineau Valley is located in the Outaouais administrative region, at the crossroads of the Laurentians and Abitibi-Témiscamingue regions.

With more than 20,500 inhabitants, the territory was developed along the Gatineau River and Route 105, which crosses it entirely from north to south.

The territory stretches nearly 250 km from south to north. Its most southern part is about a 30-minute drive from Gatineau-Ottawa. It includes the ZECs (Zones d’exploitation contrôlée – “Controlled Harvesting Zones”) Bras-Coupé-Désert and Pontiac, a part of the La Vérendrye wildlife reserve and of the Baskatong reservoir, as well as large forests, accounting for more than half of its area.

La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau is a region of exceptional natural beauty, renowned for its numerous high-quality lakes and waterways. It is a popular destination for visitors seeking outdoor experiences, offering a wide range of recreational activities, including hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing.

Due to the significant number of seasonal cottages and vacation properties throughout the region, the population grows from approximately 20,500 residents to nearly 40,000 people during the summer season.