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The neighbourhood
Staying at the Gatineau Lodge means also taking advantage of the city’s beautiful features:
- Gatineau Park
- Canadian History Museum
- Canadian War Museum
- Shopping centres
- Lac Leamy Casino
- ByWard Market in Ottawa
- And even more!
What to bring
- Body soap
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Paper tissues
- Clock radio
- Pillow (ours are slightly plasticized)
- HE laundry soap, liquid only, if you use our washer
- Pocket change or calling card for public telephones
- List of medications
- Umbrella
- Indoor footwear
Schedule of admissions and departures
We will proceed with registration at the end of the day between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.
The day of your departure, you must leave your room by 11:00 a.m. after making your final payment.
Reservation
To reserve, you need only to phone us at 819 561-2262. If possible, have in hand your hospital card, your health insurance card (RAMQ), a pencil and some paper.
Parking
Meals
Meal schedule at the Gatineau Hospital
Weekdays
Dinner: from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Supper
Prepare your own meals
Tired of eating out? Our common kitchen allows you to prepare your meals, just like at home. Food cupboards and refrigerators are available to you to store your food.Community suppers
Once a month, we offer you a community dinner prepared by warm-hearted volunteers. You can share a three-course meal with the other residents and enjoy time spent with them.Activities available
For more information and schedules, click on the activity or call us at 819-561-2262.
- Art therapy
- Coffee get-togethers (suspended due to COVID-19)
- Community dinners
- Discussion group
- Foot care
- Guided meditation
- Hair care workshop
- Kinesiology (adapted physical activity)
- Look Good Feel Better
- Massage therapy
- Physiotherapy (post-mastectomy) offered by the CISSS de l'Outaouais
- Support group for men with prostate cancer
- Yoga
- Yoga and meditation workshop
Settling in
Rooms
The Gatineau Lodge has 13 double occupancy rooms. Our comfortable rooms offer you:- Two single beds with pillow and bedding
- Bathroom with bath-shower, wash basin, toilet, towels and toilet tissue
- Air conditioning
- Telephone for local calls and free Internet access
- Wardrobe
- Easy chairs
- Air-conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi access
Common rooms
Our common rooms are furnished to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Everything is in place to make you feel at home!- Fully equipped kitchen: refrigerators, stoves, microwave ovens, dishwashers and kitchen accessories.
- Two lounges with television
- Community room with a great selection of books
- Exercise room
- Hairdressing room
- Billiard table, beanbag game and jigsaw puzzles
- Landscaped courtyard
- Laundry room with iron
- Public telephones
- Computer stations
- Free Wi-Fi access
Cost
$30
RESIDENT
Double occupancy. For persons being treated for cancer, whether it is in the period of investigation, treatment or during follow-up visits.
Double occupancy. For persons being treated for cancer, whether it is in the period of investigation, treatment or during follow-up visits.
Including meal coupons for the Gatineau Hospital cafeteria and its two snack bars.
$35
CARER
Double occupancy. For a person accompanying someone being treated for cancer.
Double occupancy. For a person accompanying someone being treated for cancer.
Including meal coupons for the Gatineau Hospital cafeteria and its two snack bars.
$50
VISITOR
Double occupancy. For someone visiting a person hospitalized for a cancer. Also for persons being treated for medical issues other than cancer.
Double occupancy. For someone visiting a person hospitalized for a cancer. Also for persons being treated for medical issues other than cancer.
Please note that the Gatineau Lodge does not accept payment when covered by insurance, organizations or others. You must personally pay the cost of your stay before departure.
Methods of payment accepted: credit card (Visa or MasterCard), check or cash.
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