Paddling near Gatineau, Quebec

Gatineau sits at the confluence of the Ottawa and Gatineau rivers in the Outaouais region of Quebec, giving paddlers immediate access to two major waterways and quick reach to Gatineau Park's lakes. The area draws canoeists, kayakers, and SUP paddlers to everything from the calm lakes of Gatineau Park — Meech, Philippe, and La Pêche — to the wide lower Gatineau River and the Ottawa River itself. The broader Outaouais region counts more than 15,000 lakes and a dozen rivers, making this one of the most water-rich paddling areas in the National Capital region.