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| | 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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