"Hull, Quebec" Top 5 Page for this destination Hull by janika

Hull Travel Guide: 87 reviews and 176 photos

Symbols of "Unity" ?

Hello and welcome to my Hull page. Hull is no longer Hull but it is called Gatineau now. Ville du Gatineau. Now includes the former Gatineau, Hull and Aylmer.

As to demonstrate to the on coming traffic from Ottawa how unified they are, these are the flags of all Canadaian provinces. These flags are located right at the Alexandria bridge from Ottawa to Hull.

Hull, The wannabe Ottawans

Stop sign in Quebec style

The first language there is French.
If you come from France you might not understand a word though. They speak with a different dialect, incorporating many English language words and their own developed slang. We call it Texan French (Mélange)
I should of placed this picture on my tourist trap page, but I decided to place it here. This way you see what's the first thing people see or think of when entering Quebec in general.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Cheap realestate
Cons:Polluted, French only service, Horrible road conditions.
In a nutshell:It's a little detour when visiting Ottawa. Will worth your 3 hours.

Last visit to Hull: Apr 2003
Intro Updated Jul 28, 2003
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Reviews (22)

Walk up & down here at night Nightlife (2)

Ok if you can't resist and you must party, no matter what, this is the place to be in Hull. It is a street called... more travel advice

Dress well What to Pack (1)

Leave your bags in a hotel where you stay. Dress well. it is very cold during Winterlude You can buy those things... more travel advice

Old Hull Off The Beaten Path (1)

This is how the older houses look like in Hull. They also have an upscale neighborhood in Hull. I just thought it is... more travel advice

Alexandria Bridge Favorites (1)

Here is the bridge that takes you across the Ottawa river and as soon as you're at the Quebec side, you can see the... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (1)
Ice Hockey
Hotels (2)
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Restaurants (3)
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Things to Do (3)
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Comments (23)

johngayton Jan 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM Report Abuse

Hi! Nice Hull page. I am actually in Hull at the moment and I kinda like the place as at least it does have a "foreigness" about it unlike Ottawa which has an easy familiarity to it even tho' I've never been there before! Cheers, John.
Missladi Aug 23, 2007 at 8:02 AM Report Abuse

Actually. ost of them are very helpful to tourists if they ever need information. By reputation, the Québecois tend to have a more welcoming and open attitude towards strangers who are smiling and asking questions (compared to Ontarians).
Britannia2 May 12, 2007 at 12:54 PM Report Abuse

I work in Hull in the UK and am looking at other Hulls across the world. This looks a slightly worrying sort of place - shame the name changed.
Lory-Ann Dec 28, 2005 at 8:41 AM Report Abuse

"I like meeting interesting people from around the Globe and learn about different cultures and languages." Guest french is not a option?
jamiesno Nov 9, 2004 at 3:15 PM Report Abuse

You were right there is a few things more than I though to do in Gatineau :-)
Kentbein Jun 6, 2004 at 9:04 AM Report Abuse

I had a great time when I was there. I love this part of the world!
unravelau Jun 5, 2004 at 8:17 PM Report Abuse

How interesting if a little frightening. Half way through I was wondering what would happen if you wore a vt shirt there? Seems I would have to get a guide who speaks the lingo eh? Great page John, thank you.
deecat Jan 12, 2004 at 12:52 PM Report Abuse

Lots of valuable information for the traveler. Sad about so much unemployment. You write well and make it easy for the reader to understand and appreciate. Thanks.
herzog63 Aug 17, 2003 at 9:15 AM Report Abuse

I think the old houses are interesting too! Nice presentation! Sad economic times in the area! I better learn some French if I want to visit!
kenHuocj Jul 26, 2003 at 8:54 PM Report Abuse

are you volunteering to be official VT guide ? ;-)))