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Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Hotel Collection Me
1 Victoria Street
Gatineau, Canada

Motel Montcalm
175, Boulevard Greber
Gatineau, Canada

Hilton Lac-Leamy
3 Boul Du Casino
Gatineau, Canada

Ramada Plaza Gatineau/Manoir du Casino
75, d'Edmonton Street
Gatineau, Canada

Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa
35 rue Laurier
Gatineau, Canada

Doubletree by Hilton Gatineau-Ottawa
1170 Chemin D' Aylmer
Gatineau, Canada

Crowne Plaza Gatineau-Ottawa
2 Montcalm Street
Gatineau, Canada

Quality Inn & Suites & Conference Centre
111 rue Bellehumeur
Gatineau, Canada

Motel Adam
100 Greber Boulevard
Gatineau, Canada

Comfort Inn Gatineau
630 boul. la Gappe
Gatineau, Canada

Hotel V
585, boul. de la Gappe
Gatineau, Canada

Motel du Chevalier
169 Greber Blvd.
Gatineau, Canada

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa
131 Rue Laurier
Gatineau, Canada

Auberge du Ruisseau
1045 Chemin De Montreal Ouest
Gatineau, Canada


Hotel Tips

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Always announce during booking if the trip is for a special event, anniversary or reunion. Group rates can be pre-negotiated and you may qualify for a lower cost and better upgrades for your stay. If you are the one setting up the event, always work directly with the front desk manager to make sure the best service is offered to your party.



Things To Do

Gatineau brings meaning to leisure time while enjoying the local yarn shop and wandering through in amazement with the different fibers and vast array of colors. Signing up for a class is easy and fun and serves as a great getaway for a few hours to enjoy the company of fellow knitters.

Gatineau gives several options to find the right piece of art as it takes time and a diligent effort to get just the right piece. Shopping for art downtown is the best way to locate your next purchase.

Gatineau brings musicians together and finding your local musical instrument shop can be a great way to get to try new and used guitars. Be sure to start your search downtown if you are looking to upgrade, trade-in or add to your collection.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Jolette Kosier
We are coming to Anoka this weekend we would like to see what this area has to see and enjoy.

Shawna Moore
I like the old school charm and love supporting the local merchants!

Tammy Cooper
Downtowns are so cute and has a very relaxed inviting vibe that puts a smile on my face. In addition, downtown was so clean. It was fun visiting the unique shops and boutiques and everyone was very friendly. Our stroll around Lithia Park was beautiful and so peaceful. It truly is a gem. Lastly, we ate at 4 or 5 different restaurants that had great food and great service.

Jennifer Birmingham
Love all the local shops.

Jennifer Moranda
Planning my first trip.


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