Ongoing · all season
ONIRO — Immersive Night Trail at Parc Oméga
Immersive nighttime walk with projections, sound, and light through Parc Oméga's forest. Reservation required.
Source : Parc Oméga · See event
May 2026
Petite-Nation Public Market
About 15 local producers: fruit and vegetables, cheeses, breads, meats, honey, maple syrup. Friday evening 5-to-7 concerts in season.
Source : Coopérative Place du Marché · See event
June 2026
Saturday Music Nights at Parc des Générations
Free open-air Saturday-evening concert series with a bar on site. Regional artists, a different act each week.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Bowman Farmers Market
Farmers market with a weekly theme, regional-products pavilion, family play area.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Outdoor Cinema in Saint-André-Avellin
Open-air movie screenings at dusk. Bring a chair and a blanket; popcorn on site. Free.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
July 2026
Wednesday Music Nights at Parc Henri-Bourassa
Free open-air themed music nights every Wednesday through the summer (singer-songwriter, rock, blues, disco and more).
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Festival Western Saint-André-Avellin — 24th Edition
Eleven days of professional rodeo, equestrian competitions, and evening country concerts. Nearly 200 competitors plus marquee acts: Kevin Parent, Maxime Landry, Annie Blanchard, Marc Dupré, Kaïn, 2Frères.
Source : Festival Western Saint-André-Avellin
Les Feux de Lac-Simon (Fireworks)
Summer party and free fireworks at the municipal beach. Daytime music and beach activities, fireworks after nightfall.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation · See event
Lac en Lumière (Illuminated Paddle)
Nighttime gathering on the water: light up your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join the flotilla. A magical scene on the lake.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
August 2026
TYPC Fun Run — Montagnes Noires Park
A free, untimed fun-run on the trails of Parc des Montagnes Noires, in the heart of the valley. All levels welcome.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Twist Fiber Festival
Canada's largest textile-arts gathering. Over 120 exhibitors, workshops, and demonstrations celebrating wool, cotton, and fiber crafts.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation · See event
Lac-Simon Crossing (open-water swim)
Open-water swim and paddle crossings of the lake, for seasoned swimmers and families alike. A community sporting event right at the chalet's doorstep.
Source : La Traversée du Lac-Simon
Petite Nation en fête
Four days of outdoor concerts: Roxane Bruneau, Jay Scøtt, Souldia, France D'Amour, JF Pauzé and more. Food trucks, family programming.
Source : Productions des 2 Vallées · See event
Lac-Simon Country Jamboree & Agricultural Fair
Around 30 country artists, agricultural demonstrations, and the spectacular Gymkhana. Four days of western atmosphere in the village.
Source : Municipalité de Lac-Simon
Outaouais Health & Well-Being Festival
Three days of workshops, talks, and performances on holistic health and well-being in a natural setting. Over 22 activities on the program.
Source : Festival Santé Bien-Être
Party in the Park — DJ Dan Desnoyers & Guests
Open-air dance nights with DJ Dan Desnoyers and guests, hosted by the municipality. Festive atmosphere in the park.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Petite-monnaie Triathlon — 2nd Edition
Second edition of a community triathlon — swim, bike, and run — after a hugely popular 2025 debut. Events for all fitness levels.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Val-des-Bois en musique — 6th Edition
Three evenings of music under the stars featuring regional artists. Sixth edition of a festive, community-driven festival.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
September 2026
Saint-André-Avellin Color Run
A festive family run where participants are showered in colored powder along the route. Full program details to come.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Salle Desjardins de la Petite-Nation — show season
The regional hall hosts a packed season: Mario Jean, Louis-José Houde, Réal Béland, Marie-Chantal Toupin, Souldia, Guy Nantel, P-A Méthot, José Gaudet, Guillaume Pineault and more. Advance tickets recommended.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Ripon Trad Festival — 7th Edition
Quebec traditional music festival — large tent shows plus intimate house concerts. All ages welcome.
Source : Festival Ripon Trad
Petite-Nation Auto & Truck Show
Classic cars and 4×4 trucks together at the Whissell Complex. For auto enthusiasts.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Montebello Mountain Bike Festival — 6th Edition
Mountain-bike trails for every level, paired with a festive atmosphere and live music. Sixth edition of the event.
Source : Montebello Vélo de Montagne
Medieval Festival of Montpellier
Jousting tournaments, medieval-craft demonstrations, artisan market, music, and performances. Family-friendly period setting.
Source : Festival Médiéval de Montpellier
Fall in Bass
Electronic-music and camping festival at La Forteresse: a weekend of heavy bass amid the fall colors. The season's festival finale.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Chénéville Fall Market
A market to welcome the fall: local products, artisans, ambient music, a photographer, and kids' face-painting.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
October 2026
The Hip Trip — Tragically Hip Tribute
A tribute show to The Tragically Hip, one of Canada's most beloved bands — the songs, the stories, and the emotion of their live shows.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
November 2026
Yann Perreau — Intimate Concert
Intimate set: expressive vocals and sober piano in a pub-cabaret atmosphere. 18+ · open seating, first-come first-served.
Source : Le Point de Vente
Montebello Christmas Market — Weekend 1
European-style Christmas market: lit pathways, hot chocolate, around 20 artisans and as many local producers. Free entertainment.
Source : Marché de Noël de Montebello
December 2026
Montebello Christmas Market — Weekend 2
Second weekend of the Christmas Market. Same artisans and producers, festive atmosphere under the lights.
Source : Marché de Noël de Montebello
Chénéville Christmas Market
Over 40 exhibitors, festive entertainment, kids' face-painting, and costumed characters. Holiday spirit ten minutes from the chalet.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Lac-Simon Winter Festival
Skating, sledding, dancing, and bonfire. Snack bar on site. Community gathering to celebrate winter together.
Source : Municipalité de Lac-Simon · See event
January 2027
Snow Tubing at Montagnes Noires Park
Snow tubing, snowshoeing, fat biking and skating at family-friendly rates. A March-break favourite.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Ice-Fishing Village at Lac de la Ferme
Turnkey ice-fishing packages on one of the Outaouais' rare winter-fishing lakes — gear and access included, minutes from Duhamel.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation · See event
Winterlude (Bal de Neige)
The capital's big winter festival: ice sculptures, the Snowflake Kingdom slides at Jacques-Cartier Park and skating on the Rideau Canal. Three weekends, free activities.
Source : Tourisme Outaouais · See event
Féeries du Chevreuil Winter Festival
Duhamel's annual winter festival around ice fishing on Lac de la Ferme — family activities in a village that hosts hundreds of wintering deer.
Source : Municipalité de Duhamel
February 2027
Gatineau Loppet
Canada's biggest cross-country ski event — classic and skate races through Gatineau Park, with recreational distances open to all levels.
Source : Gatineau Loppet
Maple Season at Chez Ti-Mousse Sugar Shack
Traditional sugar shack: all-you-can-eat meals, horse-drawn sleigh rides, maple taffy on snow and live music. BYOB.
Source : Chez Ti-Mousse
March 2027
Maple Season at Parc Oméga
The park's old-fashioned sugar shack: maple taffy on snow and maple products, on top of the drive-through Canadian-wildlife safari in spring.
Source : Parc Oméga
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