It was formed on January 1, 2002, by the mergers of the cities of Hull, Aylmer, Gatineau, and Buckingham, Quebec.
A number of federal offices are located in Gatineau due to its proximity to the capital. Another important attraction is the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
The city contains a campus of the Université du Québec, the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO).
See List of communities in Quebec.
External link:
http://www.ville.gatineau.qc.ca
View of Gatineau across the Ottawa River, with the Canadian Museum of Civilization