Day trip from Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve to Gatineau
Gatineau lies 168 km (105 mi) west of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 168 km (105 mi) apart, Gatineau is a realistic day trip from Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve: about 2 h 44 min each way by road.
| Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve | Gatineau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 142,753 | 300,045 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Gatineau
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gatineau Public Libraries | 2,275,602 | 2021 |
| Gatineau Park | 1,700,000 | 2000 |
| Canadian Museum of History | 1,300,000 | — |
| Canadian Children's Museum | 500,000 | — |
The busiest is Gatineau Public Libraries at 2,275,602 visitors in 2021. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Gatineau
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Gatineau
Live rooms and prices for Gatineau are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Gatineau
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Gatineau from Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve?
168 km (105 mi) in a straight line, west of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve; by road roughly 205 km (128 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve to Gatineau by road?
About 2 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Gatineau?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.