Gatineau Specialty Attractions
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Specialty Attractions in Gatineau, QC, Quebec.
Visit the RCMP stable across from Rockcliffe Park and experience the history and regality of Canada's Mounties. The Musical Ride is a grand display of horse riding ability and choreography set to music. Visitors can also tour the stables, riding school, Tack Room and Farrier Station and see the majestic carriages used to escort Her Majesty the Queen. The stables are open daily for visitors, however, the RCMP Musical Ride travels throughout May to October.
Situated beside Dows Lake, the Pavillion is home to restaurants and marinas. In the summer, there are boat rentals, from canoes to pedal boats. In the winter, rent skates and sleds. There are also warm domes for changing. The marina welcomes boaters and provides visitors with showers and a laundromat.
The Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill is an historic ceremony that joins the Governor General's Foot Guards with the Canadian Grenadier Guards accompanied by the band of the Ceremonial Guard. Arrive early for a short talk about the symbolism and history of this fascinating display that has its roots in Britain. Occurs daily from June 23 to August 25 at 10am.




