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Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Canada's seat of government, a stunning Gothic Revival complex on a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, with daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Gatineau
Quebec, Canada · North America
About Gatineau
Gatineau is worth a stop: 10 minutes from New Edinburgh, 6km from Parliament Hill, Ottawa.
Gatineau is in Quebec, Canada, with about 300,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is New Edinburgh, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Gatineau?
Within an hour or so of Gatineau: Parliament Hill, Ottawa (6 km), Canadian War Museum (7 km).
Are there any good drives near Gatineau?
The nearest famous roads are Mont-Tremblant.
Where is Gatineau?
Gatineau is in Quebec, Canada, about 4 km from New Edinburgh.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 300,045
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Timezone
- America/Toronto
- Coordinates
- 45.4772, -75.7016
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Canada
CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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Worth the detour from Gatineau
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Canadian War Museum
Canada's national museum of military history, with immersive exhibits from early conflicts through modern peacekeeping missions.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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