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 Hull bus by janika
I do not recommend the buses in Hull. They come and go inconsistently and sometimes they don't even come in time. On occasions they just skip a route all together. In that case you have to wait for the next one. In 30 Celsius below zero degrees cold, not a very wise idea. Leave a Comment Theme: BusPhone: 819-778-2222
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 Taxi by janikaLeave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor HomePhone: 819-777-5231
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 a foretaste by kenHuocj
> > > The five hour round trip consists of a two hour stop in Wakefield and travel time is of one and a half hour in each direction. Leave a Comment
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Walk or taxi, cause most buses pass once an hour!! But u might as well stay home, it's so boring!! Theme: Other
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The local bus service provider here in Hull/Gatineau is the Societe de Transport de l'Outaouais (STO) which is a distinct entity from the Ottawa company OCTranspo. Following the "Tale of Two Cities" theme, tickets from one are not valid on the other but transfers and passes from each other ARE!! Generally speaking the STO buses cover the whole of the Gatineau region and meet up with with the OCT services in downtown Ottawa and at Portage in Hull with transfer tickets from either being valid for about 90 minutes.
The service is fairly efficient during peak periods and during the day but it does become somewhat patchy in the evenings, especially out to the suburbs. Not all stops have schedules on display but do have an "infobus" telephone number which will give details of the next couple of buses from the given stop. It is always best to plan journeys in advance outside of daytime hours and to arrive at the stop early, especially in mid-winter when a bus missed by 2 minutes can result in an hour's wait for the next - not fun when the temperature is minus 25!!
The website is a little self-trumpeting but is easy to vavigate and does have reliable and comprehensive information - there is an English option at the bottom (in small print!) of the LH menu!!
Single journeys can be paid for on the bus - at the moment $3 but exact money only!! Or sheets of 6 tickets (carnet de six billets) can be purchased in advance from selected vendors including corner stores and filling stations for $15.60. Leave a Comment
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The somewhat erratic STO bus service runs until about midnight from Vieux Hull to most areas around the Hull/Gatineau urban and suburban areas. The bars, restaurants and clubs however run a little later!!
So if you miss that last bus and the taxi is your only option then this is the local firm - Crown Taxis.
This is a good taxi firm. Meters are always switched on as soon as you get in, drivers are bi-lingual and there's no hassles.
Most of the cabs are now equipped with Sat-Nav and all you need to do is give the street address or post code and, as I discovered on my last ride, the sweet-voiced sat-nav gave exactly the same directions as I would have given personally - i.e. "right at this turning, 1 km straight down the road" - HA! That was exactly what I was about to say to the guy!!
OK the drivers aren't the most chatty of guys but they do get you where you want to go and no rip-offs.
The main office is in the centre of Hull, on the corner of Eddy and Wellington, and there's rarely more than a 2 minute wait.
Also, the cabs can be hailed on the streets if their lights are on.
First website below is the "Yellow Pages" listing for Crown Taxis, second is the bus company's. Leave a Comment
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 Civilization Museum by janika
Opening hours: Seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m ... There are many interesting things you can see in there. Including Canada's history and work. Leave a Comment
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 Casino of Hull by janika
In Gatineau they call the place: Casino du Lac Leamy after the small lake that surrounds the building. Semi formal dress code is required to enter the casino and if you like gambling a lot, than this could be the place for you. The casino is open seven days a week from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M. Leave a Comment
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 Casino + Hotel by janikaLeave a Comment Address: Sorry, no fireworks picture.Directions: Walk out of the casino, turn right. Voila. You're in the Hilton.
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Lac (Lake) Leamy is a popular local summer attraction for Hull/Gatineau residents with its supervised beach, changing rooms, children's play area, canoe & kayak rentals, BBQ area and etc. Yep, pretty much all the outdoor fun things for a family day out around the water.
In the winter though, with temperatures well below zero, the lake offers a different set of pleasures - one of which is relative solititude even on a beautifully clear Sunday afternoon when the summer masses are replaced by a few "in-the-know" skaters and cross-country skiers getting away from the more crowded resort areas and enjoying the traffic-free level pathway around the lake. Leave a Comment
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