Outaouais Tourism has been a valuable partner, offering logistical support and creative ideas to enhance our events. We’ve proudly collaborated with Hilton Lac-Leamy for six years, and this partnership has driven our continued success. I highly recommend working with a DMO for their expertise and dedication to helping event planners succeed.” — Aaron Wise, National Association of Federal Retirees OUTAOUAIS AT A GLANCE: • Outaouais region is in southwestern Quebec, just across the river from Ottawa • Easy access via Ottawa International Airport (20 minutes) and VIA Rail • 2,900+ rooms in the region • Large-scale conference venues include Palais des congrès de Gatineau, Hilton Lac-Leamy and Fairmont Le Château Montebello Tracy Campbell Business Events Representative C. 819-576-3173 [email protected] tourismeoutaouais.com/en/business LOCAL CULTURE, LOCAL FLAVOURS In Gatineau, the Canadian Museum of History immerses groups in 15,000 years of history and offers a range of event spaces. The striking Grand Hall, with its impressive collection of totem poles, hosts up to 1,000 guests. In lively Square Old Chelsea near Gatineau Park, groups can connect over gourmet dining at vibrant restaurants and patios and partake in tastings and hands-on workshops at a distillery and cocktail bar, with several event spaces available. TIME TO RECHARGE Just outside the city, Gatineau Park pulses with energizing year-round activities in a stunning natural landscape, from snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to hiking, cycling and paddleboarding. At its centre, Camp Fortune delivers private rental space along with teambuilding adventures, including skiing, aerial courses and ziplining, while Nordik Spa Village Chelsea on the park’s edge provides a haven of relaxing and restorative experiences, with thermotherapy pools, saunas and traditional treatments. CURATED ADVENTURES Aventure Outaouais authentic teambuilding experiences immerse groups in the region’s outdoor treasures, from rafting and beer and wine tastings to night snowshoeing and dog sledding. Their expert guides can design a custom adventure for your group. WHERE WORK MEETS PLAY Big things are underway at the Hilton Lac-Leamy Conference Centre in Gatineau, where a $50-million expansion will more than double its convention capacity to approximately 100,000 sq. ft. Its existing meeting space offers flexible rooms, banquet facilities and full-service professional support. Featuring 349 spacious guest rooms that overlook Lake Leamy and Des Carrieres Lake and direct access to the Casino du Lac-Leamy, the complex is a premier destination for meetings, conventions, entertainment and group experiences, with a central downtown Gatineau location that allows delegates to easily balance work with the region’s diverse cultural, dining and leisure offerings. Here’s how to weave bleisure into your group’s program, from culture and cuisine to entertainment and outdoor adventure: ENTERTAINMENT AT YOUR DOORSTEP From relaxation to recreation, the Hilton Lac-Leamy hotel delivers world-class experiences that enrich programs—from indulgent spa treatments at Amerispa and elevated dining at Arôme Seafood and Grill and Banco Bistro, to live comedy, music and theatre at Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy and the excitement of the casino floor. THE OUTAOUAIS BLEISURE EXPERIENCE Easily accessible and brimming with rich cultural, culinary and outdoor experiences, all just minutes from world-class meeting venues, the Outaouais region lets delegates move seamlessly from productive gatherings to bleisure moments that inspire exploration, relaxation and engagement. Anchoring the region’s meetings landscape, the Hotel-Casino du Lac-Leamy Complex is an all- in-one destination for gatherings, entertainment and group activities, serving as a perfect starting point for enriching experiences beyond the boardroom. MEET. STAY. EXPLORE. REPEAT. Contact our team to learn more about customized incentive programs in the Outaouais. “ 62 | Ignitemag.ca | Sponsored Feature 62 | Ignitemag.ca | Sponsored Feature
