r/Gatineau

I may be old but does anyone remember when there was a Dunkin' Donut on Gréber which had a bakery attached to it...next to Chez Tante Marie (now Tigre Géant)...the building is now a Thai restaurant called Saigon Thai...

Please spam me with your best all you can eat sushi and/or Korean spots. Merci

Hi, I’m searching for resources for a family facing homelessness. A mother, teen and another son in his 20s. She is absolutely going to be homeless within the next day or so. She lives on the Gatineau side, and I believe was given some misinformation when she tried to obtain information and resources.

It was suggested to her that she should spend the remainder of whatever funds she has left on a motel and head to social services here in Ottawa, where I live, and try to get on the emergency shelter list. I am familiar with the Ottawa shelter system, and I believe this course of action will get my friend repatriated back to Gatineau with even less funds than she once had.

In anticipation of the eviction , my friend had successfully begun the application for emergency housing and was just a few documents away from completing this application.

Although her current job does not enable her to quickly change her situation, she does not receive any social services. I am nervous. This might actually harm her situation as she does not have any sort of record of need. Also, her eviction is the result of a long-standing dispute, and the landlord has dinged her Rental record permanently.

I have previously found myself in need and utilized 311 to get myself back on my feet, but I don’t know what the Quebec equivalent of that would be.

I would appreciate any guidance I could pass along to my friend as well as any sort of resources I have not thought of contacting.

The topic is probably asked ALL the time but my friends and i want to go on a 3-4 hours hike saturday since it’s going to be nice out!

I will have my dog with me so would also appreciate a dog friendly trail.

I’ve lived here my entire life but i don’t know many trails and i really want to start hiking more.

If you could also maybe provide the level of difficulty (i’m still new to hiking and out of shape lol).

Miigwech!!

Tried Amiral Shawarma in Hull today after hearing there were new owners. They’ve expanded the menu and changed the beef recipe — apparently they’re using a different cut of steak now. I tried the beef shawarma and honestly thought it was really good.

They also mentioned they’re serving lamb now, which I’ll probably try next time. Prices seemed reasonable too ($8.99 for a shawarma).

Curious if anyone else has tried it since the ownership change.

Hi everyone,

I am english speaking, my apologies. I am learning. I live in a building with an accumulation of tires near the dumpster– amongst other things. It smells. The tires are collecting water and attracting animals. The landlord has been informed, and so has bylaw. I have photos of everything and a paper trail. Based on the overall experience here I don’t see anything happening any time soon. Myself and another tenant have been cleaning up as much as possible. However I don’t have the means to dispose of tires. I know the waste management centre is nearby and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. Years ago at my first apartment I’d call my dad and he would drive over in his truck to help me, but that isn’t an option anymore. I feel as though we have no option but to take matters into our own hands. Thank you/Merci.

Edit: I am also a wee bit sad for personal reasons. Gatineau is so beautiful & welcoming. You really wouldn’t know it’s an hour away from my hometown. Some of my late family lived here and I met my partner here. It’s supposed to be a fresh start and it means a lot to me. It’s such a shame that people don’t care for the environment.