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Gatineau — Cross-Border Value

Just across the river in Quebec, often meaning significantly lower prices for a short commute downtown.

OVERVIEW

Getting to Know Gatineau

Gatineau sits directly across the Ottawa River from downtown Ottawa, formed in 2002 from the merger of Hull, Aylmer, Gatineau, Buckingham, and Masson-Angers — names that now describe distinct sectors rather than separate cities. For buyers willing to cross a provincial border, it often means meaningfully lower prices for a commute that can be shorter than many Ottawa suburbs, plus its own attractions like the Canadian Museum of History and Gatineau Park.

Explore the sectors, schools, and everyday amenities below.

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Gatineau at a Glance

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HOMES FOR SALE

Live Listings in Gatineau

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NEIGHBOURHOODS

Gatineau's Sub-Areas

Hull

The original urban core — downtown, federal offices, museums, and nightlife.

Aylmer

A residential, waterfront sector along the Ottawa River with historic roots.

Gatineau (sector)

The former mid-sized city, mixed residential and commercial.

Buckingham

Older neighbourhoods along the Lièvre River, with a major hydroelectric installation.

Masson-Angers

A historically agricultural sector with a more rural, suburban character.

SCHOOLS

Schools Serving the Area

École secondaire Mont-Bleu

A French-language public secondary school (CSSPO) in the Hull sector.

D'Arcy McGee High School

An English-language public secondary school (WQSB) in Aylmer.

École secondaire de la Cité

A French-language public secondary school (CSSPO) in Aylmer.

École secondaire de l'Île

A French-language public secondary school (CSSPO) in the Hull sector.

École polyvalente Le Carrefour

A French-language public secondary school (CSS des Draveurs).

École polyvalente Nicolas-Gatineau

A French-language public secondary school (CSS des Draveurs).

École secondaire Hormisdas-Gamelin

A French-language public secondary school (CSS au Cœur-des-Vallées) in Buckingham.

Philemon Wright High School

An English-language public secondary school (WQSB) in the Hull sector.

SHOPPING

Where to Shop

Les Galeries de Hull

An enclosed shopping mall on Boulevard Saint-Joseph.

Les Promenades Gatineau

A large shopping centre on Boulevard Maloney Ouest.

Place du Centre

A mixed-use complex with retail, offices, and a large food court.

Galeries Aylmer

A shopping centre with roughly 60 stores in the Aylmer sector.

RioCan Centre La Gappe

A big-box power centre on Boulevard de la Gappe.

DINING

Restaurants, Cafés & Bars

Restaurant Le Cellier

An upscale wine bar and bistro with a terrace, known for oysters.

Le 138

A restaurant and bar on the main Promenade du Portage strip.

Gainsbourg Bistro-Brasserie

A French bistro-brasserie in the downtown Hull bar district.

Le Bifcoteck

A steakhouse on Promenade du Portage.

Le Normandie

A brasserie and bar on Boulevard Alexandre-Taché.

Taverne 57

A tavern and pub on Rue Frontenac.

Restaurant L'Ardoise

A French bistro on Rue Laurier.

Bistro La Gargouille

A neighbourhood bistro on Boulevard Saint-Joseph.

Café Gaïa

An independent café on Rue Frontenac.

Café Vasanti

An independent café on Rue Montcalm.

Naples

A pizza and Italian spot on Rue Montcalm.

L'Aubergiste Resto-Bistro

A French bistro on Aylmer's Rue Principale strip.

Maison Bruyère

Upscale dining in a heritage building in Aylmer.

Café British

A café and breakfast spot on Rue Principale, Aylmer.

Bistro Mexicana 129

A Mexican restaurant on Rue Principale, Aylmer.

Ferme Rouge

A farm-to-table and burger restaurant on Chemin d'Aylmer.

Resto Bistro Rumeur

A casual bistro on Boulevard de la Gappe.

Portugalos Restaurant

A Portuguese restaurant.

Meule et Caquelon

A fondue and cheese restaurant on Boulevard Gréber.

Resto-bar Le Buck

A neighbourhood pub in the Buckingham sector.

Restaurant Le Petit Hector

A bistro in the Buckingham sector.

ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION

Things to Do

Canadian Museum of History

Canada's most-visited museum, right on the riverfront in the Hull sector.

Gatineau Park

An NCC-administered park spanning over 361 km² of forest, lakes, and trails.

Casino du Lac-Leamy

A major casino and entertainment complex on the lake.

Jacques-Cartier Park

A riverfront NCC park in the Hull sector, with views of Parliament Hill.

Parc du Lac-Leamy

A 174-hectare park with a beach and canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals.

Symmes Inn Museum

A regional-history museum in an 1831 building, a National Historic Site.

Théâtre de l'Île

A municipal theatre in a restored 1886 former waterworks building.

Église Saint-François-de-Sales

An 1886 Neo-Gothic stone church, a designated heritage site.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common Questions

Is Gatineau actually cheaper than Ottawa?
Generally yes — Gatineau is often meaningfully more affordable than comparable Ottawa neighbourhoods, though Quebec's land-transfer tax and legal system differ from Ontario's, so it's worth budgeting for those differences.
What's the commute like from Gatineau to downtown Ottawa?
From Hull, it can be one of the shortest commutes to downtown Ottawa of anywhere in the region — several bridges connect directly across the river. Aylmer, Buckingham, and Masson-Angers are further out.
Do I need to speak French to live in Gatineau?
French is the primary language, but Gatineau has a sizeable English-speaking community, especially in Aylmer, and an English public school board (Western Québec School Board) operates there.
Why is there no live MLS search for Gatineau yet?
Gatineau is in Quebec and uses a different real estate board than the Ottawa MLS system this site pulls from — live listings are coming soon. In the meantime, ask HAI for current Gatineau listings.

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