Gatineau Bodies of Water

At 390 km long (240mi), the Gatineau is a large river that rises in the Laurentians in south west Quebec and flows southbound to eventually meet with the Ottawa River between Hull and Ottawa. The Gatineau is used in several places for hydroelectricity.

Bordered by Lac Leamy Ecological Park, this lake is fed by the Gatineau River.

One of the world's greatest rivers, the Saint Lawrence gushes freshwater from the Great Lakes for 1247 kilometres (775 miles) to the Atlantic. It has been used for centuries for shipping into mainland North America. However, its usefulness fails to outshine its beauty. Near Kingston, the river is peppered with many islands, aptly called the Thousand Islands. Affection for this region stretches back for thousands of years to Native Canadians who named it 'The Garden of the Great Spirit'.

Bordering the Hull Casino, this small lake is fed by the Gatineau River by way of Lac Leamy situated on its north east. Its shores are popular with cyclists and walkers, and its waters are popular with boaters alike. There is a large spouting fountain at its centre.

This man-made lake, fed by the Rideau Canal, is most popular for winter ice skating. Don't miss Winterlude - an ice sculpture competition. There is a large pavillion located here that offers restaurants and a marina for year round activities.