The Best Landmarks in Gatineau

We discovered this Museum a little by chance during a walk along the Marina d'Aylmer. The aim being to go to the toilet, we took the opportunity to visit the museum. We were pleasantly surprised by the photos, historical objects and explanations about the history of Aylmer and its founder (Mr. Symmes).

We decided to have High Tea at the Mackenzie King Tearoom to warm up after a morning of walking in mist and rain. We really enjoyed the Darjeeling Giddapahar tea along with 5 unique sandwich types, scones with home made raspberry jam and 4 kinds of petit fours, sitting in a room full of windows looking out on the open expanse in front of the cottage. We will return next year. Parking: $11 dollars if you park in the lot for the estate, but next time we will continue past the turn-off for the estate to the Waterfall Trail parking lot (300 meters) which I believe is free, and walk up from there on the trail from the right hand corner of the lot.

Good selection of books in a multitude of themes and for all ages. Children's rays are particularly well stocked. The staff is helpful. Reading corner and work tables are arranged in two stages and, for owners of a subscription card, WiFi is available throughout the library, which is located in the same building (House of Culture) that the theater the Odyssey. Nice place for arts and culture. It presents on the occasion of small exhibitions.