In Gatineau, winter is all about fun!

Gatineau, January 13, 2016. – Today marks the launch of the À Gatineau, on se d'hivertit 2016! campaign run by the city in collaboration with Tourisme Outaouais. True to tradition, Gatineau has unveiled a full cultural, artistic and events program lineup geared at getting the most out of winter.

Quick facts

●	Gatineau has plenty of different activities and events to gather around throughout the winter.

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This year, the spotlight is on culture at different outdoor venues around the city, including: - the multidisciplinary Inuit art exhibition and the cultural activities on the Ruisseau de la Brasserie skating rink; - the winter story night at place Aubry; and - video projections bringing to life the facades of downtown buildings.

●	And of course, there will be the three unmissable winter events: - the Snowflake Kingdom - the Gatineau Loppet - Ski Tour Canada 2016

●	Kids of all ages can choose from among festivals, shows, theatre, and cultural and family activities!

●	The winter outings guide is now available throughout the city in the publisac.

Gagnez une bordée de culture! contest

●	Prizes to be won every week: one of eight Outaouais showtime and getaway packages valued at $300 each.

●	The contest runs from January 13 to February 12, 2016.

●	There will be a draw on February 15 for a grand prize valued at $2000.

●	The contest is a collaborative effort among our partners: - La salle Odyssée de la maison de la culture - Rouge FM - TC Média - Tourisme Outaouais - Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec

●	Sign up through info07.com and rougefm.ca before 11:50 p.m. on February 12, 2016.

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“Gatineau residents and tourists are thrilled with this winter's program lineup, which is nothing short of outstanding! The À Gatineau, on se d'hivertit! campaign, together with the Tourisme Outaouais campaign is enough to warm anybody up. In Gatineau, culture and the outdoors are winter's best allies. I want to thank the many partners who have pitched in to help develop this impressive program lineup!” indicated Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin.

Lien connexe

À Gatineau, on se d'hivertit! Web page: gatineau.ca/agatineauonsedhivert…

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