Gatineau sounds like gâteaux, which is the word for cake in French. My relationship with Gatineau is also very gastronomical. It is right across the river from Ottawa, in Québec, where alcohol is sold inside supermarket and discounts are abundant for quality European foodstuffs. Once a week, I would cross over to Gatineau to visit Maxi, a discount chain grocery store.
View of Ottawa from Gatineau 
Canadian Museum of History 
Canadian Museum of History
Shopping aside, Gatineau is home to the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian Children’s Museum. The museums are right next to each other and designed to look like a melting wedding cake, a fitting design considering its name sounds like gâteaux. The waterfront park just outside the museums offers an unimpeded view of Parliament Hill over at Ottawa.
Gatineau is also known for having a 361-square-kilometre park, Gatineau Park. In summer, you can kayak on one of its many lakes, go on a zip line, or have a barbecue on its beaches. During the winter, cross country skiing and ski runs are popular. Be sure to go to the park as soon as it opens or you may face intermittent closures due to its popularity.
