7:30
Breakfast at your hotel

8:30
Departure for Gatineau Park (15 minutes from downtown). Glorious during autumn. Take a stroll, ride a bike or get into the bus and admire the vivid colours that adorn our hills, and participate in our “autumn colours” festival. A colourful flurry of activities that will let you appreciate a colorful outdoor universe. Activities, photo contest, exhibitions and more. (Allow 1:30h), info@ncc-ccn.ca, www.canadascapital.gc.ca/gatineau

10:30
Come to Mackenzie King Estate… re-live fifty years of Canadian history as you visit the restored chalets, make contact with nature as you wander the quiet wooded trails laid out by Mackenzie King, and admire the flower gardens and collection of ruins that were the pride of this former prime minister. (Allow 1 hour), info@ncc-ccn.ca, www.canadascapital.gc.ca/gatineau

11:30
Nestled amongst the picturesque ruins, trees and gardens of the historical Mackenzie King Estate, the Moorside Tearoom is the ideal meeting place for your group. Mackenzie King Estate is located in Gatineau Park, Rosemary MacEachen, maceachen@campfortune.com, www.moorsidetearoom.com

13:30
Enjoy riding the rails as the old but very comfortable H.C.W. Steam Train, built in 1907, chugs along the banks of the Gatineau river and the outskirts of Gatineau Park, en route to the charming village of Wakefield. Comfortably seated you will discover the splendour of the Outaouais region in all of its colourful glory. Travellers from all corners of the globe gather on the steam train to admire the beautiful scenery during the autumn season. (time allowed: 5h) Andre Groulx, andregroulx@qc.aira.com, www.steamtrain.ca

18:45
Back to your hotel to freshen up

19: 30
Dinner and evening at the Casino du lac-Leamy. Many restaurants are available for your groups either at the Casino or the Hilton Lac-Leamy. One of them, the Salon Royal, offers a unique concept which combines delicious fondues, raclettes, as well as dance and musical groups, in a warm and convivial atmosphere. Michelle Elphassy, michelle.elphassy@casino.qc.ca, www.casino-du-lac-leamy.com