Introducing Outaouais
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Overview

This region is located in the extreme southwest of Quebec and is bordered to the northwest by Abitibi-Témiscamingue, to the east by the Laurentides-Lanaudière region, and to the south by the Ottawa River, a natural border between Quebec and Ontario. It is a well-known vacation destination celebrated for its gastronomy and numerous tourist attractions: museums, casinos, spas, outfitters, parks, bike trails, and more.

Key Facts

  • Location: in the extreme southwest of Quebec.
  • Local time: Heure : 7786. The region is on "Eastern Time" like Montreal.
  • Main cities:
  • Population: 49,321 inhabitants (2015)
  • Area: 2,026 km².
  • Density: 24 inhabitants/km².
  • Highest point:
  • Lowest point:

Tourism