"GATINEAU was Hull" Top 5 Page for this destination Hull by kenHuocj

Hull Travel Guide: 85 reviews and 192 photos

South Africa night August 2nd, 2003

On Saturday, August 2 next a notable South African fireworks display team, Pyro Spectacular of South Africa, will be exhibiting their skills at the Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light show which runs from July 26 to August 9. The show will also feature competing teams from Germany, Italy and Australia.This South African team won top honours at previous shows in 2000 and 2001.
Details were given about the show on page C7 of the Thursday, July 10 edition of the Ottawa Citizen. Additional info is available at www.feux.qc.ca or by phoning 819-771-FEUX.
Tickets can be purchased from ticketmaster.ca or by phoning 613-755-1111

Winners: Les Grands Feux Loto Quebec, Quebec City
(2000 and 2001) and the Les Grands Feux du Casino du Hull

Ahead of time, but an excellent link of the Northern edge of the National Capital Region.

For us on the Anglophone side of the Ottawa River,
to cross the MAPC bridges does provide us with a Francophone flavour, without English.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:It;s in Quebec and rather Franco ;-)))

Last visit to Hull: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Jul 17, 2003
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Reviews (10)

More than a Hot Dog or Subway Restaurants (3)

It's an old house converted into a Butcher selling epicurean sausages made in Laval, Quebec. Idid a rough count and saw... more travel advice

a variety of exotic sausages - reason we came here - Hull

Epicurean Sausages ~ Saucissier Shopping (2)

it's a franchise from the Cusson family in Laval, this is one of 30 shops and we're fortunate to have three in... more travel advice

Quebec Craft Beer, Balsamic or VVO & other dellies - Hull

Beer and wines after hours in Ontario &... Shopping (2)

i discovered @ 151 Montcalm a small Coffee shop some 5-6 years back, with the coffee aroma drifting from a small... more travel advice

an invite to enjoy Nature on our front door - Hull

Gatineau Park Off The Beaten Path (1)

363 square kilometres to the northwest of Canada's Capital Region; you need car or bicycle to get around. "Finally... more travel advice

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Lory-Ann Dec 28, 2005 at 8:15 AM

Quebec = FRENCH. Went I go in Ottawa (often) I speak english, in mexico, I would learn spanish. It's part of respecting the culture. BIG tip, if you decided to visit my province, learn french, we appreciat. Thx
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Tolik Nov 25, 2004 at 1:52 PM

Lovely page indeed. Than you Ken
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Pawtuxet Oct 6, 2004 at 5:24 AM

I see you are off to Quebec now. Hope to see some pics and tips soon. Let me know when they are added. Love Quebec City.
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GrantBoone Jan 24, 2004 at 4:30 AM

Looks much nicer than our Hull Ken !!!!
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Nobbe Jul 17, 2003 at 7:26 AM

Note sure where to find Hull, but it seems cool. =)
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janika Apr 23, 2003 at 8:49 PM

Great warning tips about French only in Hull. Guess you ment bilingual imperative, right?! That means the same thing though... :)
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acemj Apr 13, 2003 at 10:40 AM

Impressive chateau. good page.
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bugalugs Mar 6, 2003 at 12:06 PM

good information and pics Ken
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Madasabull Feb 25, 2003 at 9:26 PM

Some great information, and a really nice page.
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sim1 Dec 1, 2002 at 3:52 AM

Great page! I love the fall colours, and the steam train journey sounds wonderful!
Happy Birthday :-))))