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Topic: Outaouais


In the News (Wed 15 Feb 12)

  
  Innovation in Canada: Innovation Performance—Profile of the Outaouais Region
According to the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ), the population of the Outaouais region was 323 736 in 2001, or 4.4 percent of the population of Quebec as a whole.
In the Outaouais, the percentages of high school and university graduates are similar in rural and urban areas.
In 1995, the Outaouais region was also 11th in Quebec in terms of the number of people employed by companies to do RandD, with a proportion lower than that for Quebec overall (0.5 per 1000 inhabitants vs 3.1 for Quebec as a whole).
www.innovation.gc.ca /gol/innovation/site.nsf/en/in02001.html   (5418 words)

  
 Outaouais - Tourist Guide of Quebec, The Portal of Quebec, Canada, Accommodation, Vehicules Virtual Marketplace, ...
During your stay in Outaouais, cross one of the bridges which spans the river of the Outaouais for a tour of "Colline Parlementaire",(Parliamentary Hill), its buildings are imposing.
The frenzy of the city is dissipated in the blue sky and stress vanishes in the water of the rivers.
The "Pontiac" sector is the last one of the Outaouais area and borders the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario.
www.quebecweb.com /tourisme/outaouais/introang.html   (549 words)

  
 Canada Economic Development
The Outaouais has five separate administrative divisions, the four regional county municipalities (MRCs) of Pontiac, Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Papineau, Collines-de-l'Outaouais and the new City of Gatineau.
The population of the Outaouais region is 338,491, representing 4.5% of the Quebec population.
The Outaouais has enormous development potential in the agri-food and forestry industries, especially in secondary and tertiary processing.
www.dec-ced.gc.ca /asp/ProgrammesServices/situation_economique_12.asp?LANG=EN   (271 words)

  
 Profiles of the Administrative Region - Outaouais 07
Principal statistics on periodicals, Outaouais and all of Québec, 1990-1991, 1996-1997 and 1998-1999
HRSTO population, Outaouais and all of Québec, 1996 and 2001
Characteristics of the population aged 25-64 and of HRST with a university degree (HRSTE-u), Outaouais and all of Québec, 1996 and 2001
www.stat.gouv.qc.ca /regions/profils/profil07/07ra_index_an.htm   (1624 words)

  
 Hotel Reservation - Outaouais area Hotels motels, Lodging Gatineau accommodation
The big river of the Outaouais gave its name to this territory which is, simultaneously, the urban heart of the cities of Hull, Aylmer and Gatineau, and a vast forest of hardwood trees and conifers.
The Outaouais adjoins the province of Ontario, which holds the capital of Canada; Ottawa.
During your stay in Outaouais, cross one of the bridges which spans the river of the Outaouais for a tour of "Colline Parlementaire", (Parliamentary Hill), its buildings are imposing.
www.global-reservation.com /outaouais_en.html   (137 words)

  
 Immigration-Québec - The Outaouais region at a glance
The Outaouais region is a vast territory located in the southwest corner of Québec.
Bordered to the northwest by Abitibi-Témiscamingue, to the east by the Laurentians and to the southwest by Ontario, it is located along the Ottawa River, which forms a natural border between Ontario and Québec.
The Outaouais’ dynamic urban life blends harmoniously with its open expanses that have been conserved in their natural state or developed for farming and recreational activities.
www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca /en/settle/outaouais.html   (333 words)

  
 Outaouais travel guide
The Outaouais is a region where nature, culture and urban life blend together to offer its visitors a dream experience.
Discovered by Samuel de Champlain in 1613, the Outaouais region was first inhabited by the Outaouaks Indians, an Algonquin tribe, then by the Loyalists who decided to settle permanently in the region.
Today, the territory of the region is divided into five sectors, and its proximity of the city of Ottawa in Ontario allows the Outaouais to experience a permanent cultural exchange.
www.outaouais-travelguide.com   (313 words)

  
 L'Outaouais, Canada
Deprived of its timber sources in Scandinavia by the Napoleonic Wars, England was desperately looking to its American colonies to meet its demand for wood.
The densely forested Outaouais had plenty, and it could easily be floated down in rafts to the next port, Québec, so in the winter of 1805/1806 Wright had his men felling the pines and the other trees.
In Gatineau Park, just outside Hull and Ottawa, the Outaouais has one of the province's most beautiful parks, as well as the Papineau - Labelle nature reserve.
www.planetware.com /canada/loutaouais-cdn-qu-qulo.htm   (423 words)

  
 Outaouais GenWeb - Counties of Gatineau, Hull, and Papineau (Province of Québec)
Outaouais GenWeb - Counties of Gatineau, Hull, and Papineau (Province of Québec)
On January 1, 2002, the city of Gatineau was amalgamated with many of the smaller municipalities within the Outaouais Region -- Aylmer, Hull, Buckingham and Masson-Angers.
Maps of the province of Québec and the Outaouais region
www.rootsweb.com /~qcoutaou/home.htm   (220 words)

  
 ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE-CHRÉTIENNE EN OUTAOUAIS - Gatineau,QC
The first Christian Catholic Church in America was organized among French-Canadians in St. Anne, Illinois, in 1859, under the leadership of the Rev. Charles Chiniquy.
The Parish in the Outaouais (Gatineau-Hull) was inaugurated in December 1976.
The Outaouais Parish has been the cathederal church for the Christian Catholic Rite since 1982, when Rector S.A. Theriault succeeded the late Msgr O'Neill Cote (1939-1986)as 4th Bishop Ordinary and the Episcopal See was transfered from Montreal-Longueuil (St. Stephen's Church) to Hull.
netministries.org /see/churches.exe/ch02019   (365 words)

  
 Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais
It comprises three important waterways which are the Outaouais River, the Gatineau River and the Lièvre River.
Each year, it allows over 50 000 visitors to discover the Collines-de-l’Outaouais while running alongside the Gatineau River, from Hull to the picturesque village of Wakefield.
The spin-off benefits from this unique attraction are estimated at 11 million dollars for the Outaouais Region.
www.collines-outaouais.org /enbref-ang.htm   (649 words)

  
 Club de golf Outaouais   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Founded in 1959, Club de golf Outaouais is governed by a Board of Directors and has operated as a semi-private golf course since its inception.
Our staff of CPGA Professionals are on hand for lessons and clinics and throughout the year clinics are held for the junior members.
Club de golf Outaouais is one of the top rated courses in the National Capital Region and golfers will not be disappointed after their visit to our Club.
www.golf-outaouais.ca /english/ourclub.htm   (193 words)

  
 Outaouais Log Homes
Outaouais Log Homes has been a trusted log and timber frame supplier for over two decades with an acquired experience of over 75 years in the residential construction industry.
Outaouais Log Homes offers three levels of kit packages for each of our different home styles; Home Builders Kit, Complete Kit and Deluxe.
Outaouais Log Homes offers very competative prices for newly constructed units.
www.outaouaisloghomes.com   (235 words)

  
 Outaouais travel guide - Wikitravel
The Outaouais is a region of the province of Quebec in Canada.
Outaouais in French and Ottawa in English are both from the same Indian word.
You will find in the Outaouais region a really bilingual population.
wikitravel.org /en/Outaouais   (296 words)

  
 H.C.W. Steam Train - Discover the Outaouais
The urban zone of the Outaouais is but a step away from Ottawa and its many tourist attractions such as Parliament Hill and numerous national museums.
An Algonquin tribe, the Outaouais, lived in the area before the first white settlers arrived.
The Europeans named the river "rivière des Outaouais" while, to the Amerindians, it was simply known as "The Great River".
www.steamtrain.ca /portrait_en.asp?onglet=3   (277 words)

  
 Tourisme Outaouais - Information touristique - Outaouais - Gatineau - Ottawa - Québec - Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Outaouais Tourism learns more about tourist clienteles in the Outaouais region thanks to three studies
Outaouais Tourism congratulates the two lucky winners of the "Two Cycling Getaways in the Outaouais" contest!
Outaouais Tourism launches a winter campaign of over half a million dollars
www.outaouais-tourism.ca /medias/press_04_e.asp   (151 words)

  
 Quebec-Vacation Guide - Connect-Quebec - Outaouais Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Outaouais region is nature close at hand with the Gatineau Park and the Plaisance, Papineau-Labelle or La Vérendrye wild life Reserves.
Its also some 20 000 lakes and rivers like the Grande Outaouais, the Gatineau, the Lièvre, the Petite Nation and the Coulonge rivers.
But moreover it is an impressive urban landscape with its historical monuments, its numerous museums, its art galleries and its cultural attractions.
www.connect-quebec.com /e/guide/outaouais/outaouais.html   (67 words)

  
 Tourisme Outaouais - Information touristique - Outaouais - Gatineau - Ottawa - Québec - Canada
Whether it is to live a gastronomic experience or simply to satisfy a raging hunger, Outaouais will fill you by its big variety of restaurants.
The Outaouais is offering you many activities which may seduce you: canoe, horse riding, golfing and many more.
Outaouais Tourism has many service partners, such as communications and printing companies, associations, government organizations, municipalities, teaching establishments, etc.
www.tourisme-outaouais.org /search/index_e.asp   (292 words)

  
 Cycle Outaouais - Votre source de vélos et accessoires à Gatineau et Ottawa!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
For nearly 30 years, Cycle Outaouais has forged a solid reputation within the Outaouais cyclist community.
Cycle Outaouais have the expertise and resources to tune-up or repair any kind of bicycles (road, mountain, hybrid and children).
At Cycle Outaouais, our team of expert technicians use only the latest measuring instruments in order to offer you the best possible bicycle adapted to your needs.
www.cycleoutaouais.com /home.asp   (223 words)

  
 Outaouais Herald Emeritus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Outaouais Herald of Arms Emeritus (Héraut Outaouais émérite in French) is the title of one of the officers of arms at the Canadian Heraldic Authority in Ottawa.
Like the other heralds at the Authority, the name is derived from a Canadian river, in this case the Ottawa River (rivière des Outaouais in French).
Historically they represent the tradition that the Outaouais, the Ojibway and Potawatomi peoples had originally formed one tribe.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Outaouais_Herald_Emeritus   (211 words)

  
 Reaching out to New Residents in the Outaouais   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Richard Henderson, president of West Quebecers says, "This action plan is a very welcome source of funds for minority language groups right across the country.
Here in the Outaouais, we could see some of the dollars used for community development especially economic development.
Canadian Heritage Minister Sheilah Copps has indicated that the provinces will have to submit a detailed action plan and reach an understanding with the Federal Government on national objectives before any monies are released.
www.outaouaisalliance.com /docs/march.shtml   (305 words)

  
 Outaouais pictures and videos on Webshots
4903 Chutes Plaisance en couleurs, Outaouais, 11 oct 20...
4907 Chutes Plaisance en couleurs, Outaouais, 11 oct 20...
Along the Outaouais River, Behind the Parliament Hills...
www.webshots.com /search?query=Outaouais   (364 words)

  
 Chambre immobilière de l'Outaouais
The situation that currently prevails in the real estate sector at the national level mirrors what we are seeing in the Outaouais region.
Several factors increase the appeal of the Outaouais:
Building lots in the Outaouais are usually larger with more extensive wooded areas;
www.avecunagent.com /english/outaouais/index.html   (132 words)

  
 West Quebecers
The Université du Québec en Outaouais, which says its mission includes the “struggle against exclusion,” is consulting the public and the university community about a plan to rid itself of English-language students and professors.
The Quebec Community Groups Network is currently seeking two senior positions for their administration.
Your way to keep in touch with services throughout the Outaouais.
www.outaouaisalliance.com   (276 words)

  
 Outaouais Tourism - Official tourist Information Website - Ottawa - Quebec - Canada - Gatineau
Outaouais Tourism - Official tourist Information Website - Ottawa - Quebec - Canada - Gatineau
Christmas Lights Across Canada- Until January 7, 2007, come contemplate the 300,000 Christmas lights twinkling throughout the region...
Parc Oméga- At the wheel of your vehicle, visit the Outaouais’ animal park and meet its 400 residents, such as bison, moose, white-tailed deer, boars, wapitis, wolves and coyotes.
www.outaouais-tourism.ca   (132 words)

  
 Attractions dans la région de Outaouais, Quebec. Attractions in the Outaouais region of Quebec.
In the Outaouais, the hustle and bustle of city life and the quietude of nature live in harmony to offer the best of both worlds!
Located at the southwestern tip of the province of Québec, the Outaouais region is bordered by the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, the Laurentians and the city of Ottawa.
Thanks to its vast territory covering 33,000 km² and scattered with 20,000 lakes and a dozen rivers, the Outaouais is a top destination for lovers of the great outdoors.
canada.travelall.com /qb/att/outaouais.htm   (318 words)

  
 Outaouais hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Quebec, by all-hotels.com
Outaouais hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Quebec, by all-hotels.com
Making a last minute travel reservation with all-hotels is easy: simply select your hotel category (luxury, standard, cheap or discount) from above, find your lodging for your Quebec vacation and book a room rate that suits your budget.
Opening Date: 1930 as a private club-became a hotel in 1971 and has been a Canadian Pacific property ever since.A legendary log...
www.all-hotels.com /canada/quebec/outaouais_e1.htm   (491 words)

  
 Community Economic Development Perspectives: 4. The Outaouais   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The English-speaking population in Hull is on the rise and is approximately 9% of the total Outaouais population
this area is in the northwestern part of the Outaouais, occupying 10% of the whole regional area
Overall, people in the Outaouais place a great emphasis on the future development of services and resources available in all activity sectors, as well as having higher expectations of services from providers already established in the community.
www.hrsdc.gc.ca /en/hip/solmc/publications/perspective_2000/part2_4.shtml   (1860 words)

  
 Québec’s regions: Outaouais, the successful union of urban life and the great outdoors
The Outaouais region, in southwestern Québec, welcomes visitors year round for both relaxing activities (rides on a steam train, canoe-camping, hot air balloon rides, cave tours, museum visits), as well as some that are a little more daring (rafting, parachuting, spelunking, bungee jumping, even casino gambling!).
On the banks of the Ottawa River, just opposite Ottawa's Parliament Hill, sits Gatineau (which includes Hull), a city peppered with green spaces.
To enjoy the natural splendour of the Outaouais on bicycle, take to the trails of the Route verte, cycle along the river that meanders through Gatineau Park, or tour the immense Réserve faunique La Vérendrye!
www.tourisme.gouv.qc.ca /us-en/outaouais0.html   (469 words)

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