Gatineau

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Gatineau, QC

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An outdoor lover's paradise

Culturally rich Thriving Well-rounded

A morning stroll along the Ottawa River shoreline instantly gives you a sense that Gatineau is a city where nature and the city flow together seamlessly. Life here is sprinkled with leafy parks, homey neighbourhoods, and easy access to both shops and restaurants. From the quieter charm of Aylmer’s lakeside feel to Hull’s buzz right across from Ottawa, residents’ daily routine includes riverside strolls, lunch at local cafés, or a quick transit hop into the capital.

Regardless of which of the five sectors you live in, whether it's Hull, Aylmer, Gatineau proper, Masson Angers, and Buckingham, the people are welcoming and friendly. Whether you’re after modern high-rise units overlooking the river in Hull or townhouse-style flats tucked into quieter residential pockets in Aylmer, each sector has its own atmosphere. The city’s layout across sectors these unique sectors means there’s a right fit for the pace you prefer.

Gatineau’s heartbeat includes the Université du Québec en Outaouais in Hull where the drive of the students and faculty are palpable. The cultural pulse runs through La Maison de la culture, which anchors exhibitions, stage performances, and book-loving visitors in one spot. During the summer, the sky gets painted with bright burst of colors as the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival takes off, filling the air with color, music, and community spark.

Gatineau wraps in plenty of green, too. Lac Beauchamp Park, just a ten-minute drive east of the heart of town, offers wooded trails, swimming, canoes and an annual sand-sculpting contest in summer, and skis or snowshoes in winter. To explore swatches of wild land, Gatineau Park sprawls over hundreds of square kilometres. It’s a nature escape with hiking, biking, beaches, lakes, and even zip-lining and skiing as well as historical sites like the Mackenzie King Estate just beyond the slopes.

Explore the City

An upward view of a statuesque abbey ruin at the Mackenzie King estate.

A Canada goose tending to her goslings at Parc du Lac-Leamy.

The Canadian Museum of History on the riverbank of the Gatineau River.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Gatineau, QC is C$1,097 pour un studio, C$1,571 pour une chambre, C$1,905 pour deux chambres, and C$2,014 pour trois chambres. Apartment rent in Gatineau has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
C$1,571/month
411 Sq Ft
House
C$2,600/month
78 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.