Accommodation for Newcomers in Gatineau

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Immigration Accommodation in Gatineau Canada

As a new immigrant arriving in Gatineau one of the first tasks is to find short term and long-term accommodation in Gatineau for you and your family.

Your first accommodation on arriving in Gatineau may be temporary. This is ok, and is the route that most new migration arrivals in Gatineau take. Some individuals opt of a good hostel or Serviced Accommodation in Gatineau, while some are lucky enough to be able to stay with family or friends in the area. Most new arrivals take a short-term rental while they look for something long term. As with any city, it’s always easier to find someplace new to live once you are already there and Gatineau is no different.

Accommodation for newcomers in Gatineau Canada guide

You’ve been through the stress and emotional roller coaster involved with securing a visa for Canada and you’ve chosen Gatineau as your destination. It’s a charming place with plenty or heritage. Gatineau is well known to be extremely welcoming to new migrants.

Here is some background on Gatineau for new immigration arrivals.

Gatineau (; French: [ɡatino]) is a city in western Quebec, Canada. It is located on the northern bank of the Ottawa River, immediately across from Ottawa, Ontario, and is part of Canada’s National Capital Region. As of 2016, Gatineau is the fourth-largest city in the province with a population of 276,245, and a metropolitan population of 332,057. The Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area had a population of 1,323,783.

Gatineau is coextensive with a territory equivalent to a regional county municipality (TE) and census division (CD) of the same name, whose geographical code is 81. It is the seat of the judicial district of Hull.

Finding Immigration Accommodation for Newcomers in Gatineau Canada

Most searches begin with a search engine. Local papers in Gatineau may well be online and of course, listing sites such as Craigslist and Rentfaster Gatineau can be of great help.

What is the cost of short term accommodation in Gatineau

The cost of short-term newcomer accommodation in Gatineau varies greatly depending on requirements and neighborhoods. Lots of new arrivals to Gatineau use Airbnb to give them an indication of short term rental process in Gatineau and also the option to book with confidence and security.

Another website that offers the same accommodation as Airbnb.

Rental accommodation in Gatineau for newcomers

One you decide to rent an apartment or house there are certain things specific to Canada to keep in mind. For example, make sure to agree who pays for utilities, and who is responsible for removing snow!

Property owners and landlords will usually require payslips or proof of income, bank statements and occasionally they may require references from previous landlords although lots of new immigrants to Gatineau were homeowners in their previous country. Sometimes it does help to already have secured employment in the greater Gatineau area.

All renters in Gatineau have rights, so you need to familiarize yourself with those rights before you sign any agreement. Thankfully there are a number of Organizations set up in Gatineau to help. These are called Newcomer services and a list of these can be found here: newcomer service

Newcomer subletting in Gatineau Canada

Sometimes when a renter leaves for a few months they will sublet their accommodation. Quite often they leave some furnishings behind and for some newcomers to Gatineau this can be an ideal option, especially if you’ve yet to buy furniture or if your shipment is delayed.

Business Name	Rating	Categories	Phone Number	Address
Hilton Lac-Leamy	15 reviews	Hotels	+18197906444	3 Boulevard Du Casino, Gatineau-Ottawa, QC J8Y 6X4, Canada
Fairmont Château Laurier	95 reviews	Hotels	+16132411414	1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7, Canada
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gatineau/Manoir du Casino	5 reviews	Hotels	+18006817991	75 Edmonton Street, Gatineau, QC J8Y 6W9, Canada
Motel Casino	4 reviews	Hotels	+18197768888	275 Boulevard Saint-Joseph, Gatineau, QC J8Y 3Y2, Canada
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown	9 reviews	Hotels	+18197708550	131 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC J8X 3W3, Canada
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East	18 reviews	Hotels	+16137419862	200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3, Canada
Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown	7 reviews	Hotels	+16132346363	361 Queen Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 0C7, Canada
Motel Montcalm	2 reviews	Hotels	+18195680144	175 Blvd Greber, Gatineau, QC J8T 3R1, Canada
Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre	39 reviews	Hotels	+16132373600	101 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9, Canada
Swiss Hotel	14 reviews	Hotels	+16132370335	89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E6, Canada