Living in Hull & Plateau
The urban core, one bridge from downtown Ottawa
Hull is Gatineau's downtown: federal offices, the Canadian Museum of History, the restaurants and nightlife of Old Hull, and several bridges to Ottawa. Right next door, the Plateau is a newer neighbourhood that families love for its parks and quiet streets.
It's the city's densest sector, with a median age of about 40. You'll find young professionals and students (UQO, Cégep) as well as families — and the widest choice of condos and plexes.
Prices in Hull & Plateau
Source: Centris.ca community profile (Q3 2026). Sectors with too few sales have no published median.
Who lives here
Data: Centris (Q3 2026), Statistics Canada (2021 Census), City of Gatineau (2025 sector portrait).
Typical homes
Old Hull's famous 'matchbox houses' and small plexes, often from the early 1900s; 1950s–1980s neighbourhoods (Mont-Bleu, Wright, Val-Tétreau); recent condo towers downtown; and on the Plateau, homes and townhouses built mostly since the 2000s.
Schools & education
- Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l'Outaouais and the Western Québec School Board.
- High schools include École secondaire de l'Île, École secondaire Mont-Bleu and Philemon Wright High School (English).
- Post-secondary on site: Université du Québec en Outaouais, Cégep de l'Outaouais (Gabrielle-Roy campus) and Heritage College.
Assigned schools depend on the address: check with the school service centre or school board.
Shopping & services
Les Galeries de Hull, downtown and Promenade du Portage, Old Hull's restaurants, and the Plateau's commercial hub along Boulevard des Allumettières.
Nature & attractions
Gateways to Gatineau Park, Lac-Leamy park (and the Casino du Lac-Leamy), Ruisseau de la Brasserie, bike paths along the Ottawa River and the Canadian Museum of History.
Getting to Ottawa
Portage, Chaudière and Macdonald-Cartier bridges to downtown Ottawa, plus the STO network and Rapibus.
Ideal for
Young professionals, first-time buyers (condos), investors (plexes) and families on the Plateau.
Questions about Hull & Plateau
What is the median home price in Hull & Plateau?
According to Centris, the median single-family price in Hull & Plateau was $515,687 over the last four quarters (Q3 2026). Every property is different: ask for a free valuation to know what yours is worth.
Is Hull & Plateau a good area for families?
Young professionals, first-time buyers (condos), investors (plexes) and families on the Plateau.
How do you get to Ottawa from Hull & Plateau?
Portage, Chaudière and Macdonald-Cartier bridges to downtown Ottawa, plus the STO network and Rapibus.
Plans in Hull & Plateau?
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