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
August 2026
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
September 2026
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
October 2026
Paris Comes to Montebello — Organ Concert by Thibault Fajoles
The assistant organist of Notre-Dame de Paris plays Montebello's century-old Casavant organ (Bach, Franck, Saint-Saëns and more). Doors 6:30 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m. Free admission, donations welcome.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Les Automnales de Plaisance (Fall Festival)
The first edition of a three-day fall festival: local producers, artists and artisans, farming, family activities, shows, and local food.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Autumn Harvest
An epicurean evening celebrating local wine and seasonal cuisine, with tastings from 5 local wine producers.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Dark Discothèque: The Vampire Ball
Halloween in Ripon: candy at 5 p.m., a youth ball at 6 p.m., then the vampire ball from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (vinyl DJs, costume contest). All ages, free.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
Halloween in the Village of Chénéville
A community Halloween evening organized with several local groups and volunteer residents. Activities for kids and adults alike, right in the village.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
November 2026
Papineauville Christmas Show
A Christmas market with local vendors, crafts, and gifts at the Papineauville Community Centre — just behind École secondaire Louis-Joseph-Papineau.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
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
Ripon Christmas Market
A Christmas market in the countryside village of Ripon. Friday 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Source : Tourisme Petite Nation
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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