Just across the Ottawa River, which forms the border between Ontario and Quebec lies the city of Gatineau. Though this city is administered separately, but the two cities fall within the remit of the National Capital Commission, and therefore, for many purposes are considered a single metropolitan area and they are known by the name of the “National Capital Region”.

And 10,000 New items each week! Every location in the city offers different merchandise, so it helps to shop different locations on a regular basis.

Today, The Bay is a department store overflowing with articles of every kind. You might start by awakening your sense of smell by visiting the perfume and cosmetics department on the ground floor. Once stimulated, your senses will guide you to other floors where you will find designer clothing boutiques as well as many departments: home decor, kitchenware, toys, electronics, household appliances, and furniture, to name a few. In addition to offering services such as fur storage, home carpet and furniture cleaning, The Bay also features restaurants, travel agencies and much more. The Bay has a fantastic gift registry service for all occasions.

Shopping at many boutiques, dining at one of our famous restaurants, or just enjoying the wonderful architechture that makes up Somerset Village. Visit us online to catch a glimpse.

The neighbourhood boasts a plethora of Italian restaurants, bakeries and delicatessens. Festivals such as Italian Week, which happens in June, and “La Vendemmia”, an annual grape harvest festival in the fall, bring the area to life throughout the year.

In the evening, the market is a buzz of activity as partygoers hop from nightclub to nightclub. To experience the true roots of the market, visit during the weekend, when local farmers and artisans ply their wares near the Byward Market Building.

In true Parisian style, the gourmet French menu of seafood and rich meat dishes, such as Rack of Lamb, Breast of Pheasant and Grilled Swordfish, is not open to requests for alterations, except in the case of allergies, where 24 hour’s notice is required.

The extensive and flavourful menu also includes a number of combination platters and dishes perfect for sharing and sampling. On weekends, the restaurant is packed with well-dressed couples and groups of all ages.

For the gamesman there is a pool table well as a shuffleboard court. During the summer months, the patio is a popular spot for relaxing with a beer and watching the world go by.

Each selection is then added to the bill at the table. In addition to Dim Sum, the restaurant’s menu reads like an encyclopaedia of Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine.