Outaouais
Outaouais is a western region located in Quebec. The cities of Gatineau (Hull, Aylmer), Montebello, Pontiac, and Maniwaki are all contained within this territory. Outaouais sits immediately opposite Ottawa on the north side of the Ottawa River. It is a massive area containing 33,000 km² and home to more than 350,000 residents.
The urban portion of the Outaouais is in Gatineau, formed through the merger of the municipalities of Aylmer, Hull, Gatineau, Buckingham and Masson-Angers in 2002. Mother Nature offers 20,000 lakes and dozens of rivers in the Outaouais, making it the ideal destination for nature lovers everywhere.
Amerindians were the first residents in this territory and their descendants are still found in the present community. The residents still identify strongly with nature, a cultural tradition handed down over the years. the famous explorers Samuel de Champlain and Étienne Brûlé traverse the area in their time.
Outaouais is a tourist region featuring a blend of urban life and a harmonious connection with nature. It is a rare gem, affording the best features that both the city and the country have to offer. Situated on the southwestern point of Québec Province, the Outaouais territory is lined by the city of Ottawa, the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, and the Laurentians.
If you are expecting to move into the Outaouais, be sure to follow these tips for the move:
1. Choose the mover and storage facility at least five weeks ahead to make all go smoothly
2. Get rid of items you rarely use instead of packing and moving them
3. If you clearly mark to contents of your boxes, you will have an easier time unpacking
4. Your boxes will stay closed if you choose professional packing tape over masking tape
5. Take less time unpacking by shipping your clothing on hangers in wardrobe boxes
6. Visit your local church or community center and ask for free boxes
7. Keeping an inventory with photographs of valuable items will help you prove any damages in the move
8. Pack picture frames in an upright position instead of flat to prevent glass breakage
9. It is best to clean your new home before you begin unpacking
10. Essentials should be packed in the last box so they are easily accessible in your new home
Whether you move to the Outaouais or just come to experience this unique blend of urban and rural life, your will find much to please you in the Outaouais.