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 Sweeper Parts Gatineau - Gatineau is a city within the Canadian province of Quebec. Gatineau is in Hull, an area within Western Quebec on the north coast of the Ottawa River. It is directly across from the nation's capital of Ottawa, Ontario and is part of the oldest European settlement in the National Capital Region. Gatineau's population is 265,349, and the metropolitan population of both Ottawa and Gatineau is 1,236,324.
The town of Gatineau was established by Philemon Wright during the year 1800, when he led his family and numerous others, and some labourers to the area nearby Chaudiere Falls. The group intended to create an agricultural community in the wilderness, but discovered a more lucrative trade in lumber. First named Wrightstown, it was renamed Hull. More recently, following amalgamation in 2002, it became the largest township within the Outaouais region, Gatineau.
Numerous provincial and federal offices are situated within the city as it is very close to the country's capital. There is a federal policy to encourage jobs in civil service across both sides of the Ottawa River. Some large towers house federal government offices in downtown Gatineau, such as Terrasses de la Chaudière and Place du Portage. The head offices of the Canadian International Development Agency, Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the Public Works and Government Services Canada are situated in the City of Gatineau.
The city of Gatineau attracts thousands of visitors to the Canadian Museum of Civilization. The Casino du Lac-Leamy is one more popular attraction, that hosts an international fireworks competition each year. The city hosts a colourful show each and every Labour Day weekend when numerous hot air balloons fly in the skies.
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