If you’ve been to Gatineau, you’ve already had a taste of the Outaouais in Quebec. Referencing the French name for the Ottawa River which actually means “to buy or to sell” in the Algonquin language, signifying that the Ottawa River has been a place of importance since time immemorial. While this region in Western Quebec is still bustling with activity, there are less travelled parts that call to those who are looking for adventure.