Things to Do in Buckingham
Buckingham, Gatineau: Buckingham still hums to river and mill time, not to any tourist clock.
Buckingham squats on the Lièvre's north bank, stubbornly distinct from Gatineau's glass towers. French curls here with a working-class accent. Woodsmoke drifts above brick survivors of the 1918 fire. Logging trucks shake the diner windows. Tourism is accidental. Talk lingers over coffee. The river keeps summer walks cool. Slow down. Spot faded warehouse ads. Taste a pint pulled by a bartender who remembers your grandfather.
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Top Attractions in Buckingham
The Buckingham Palace Theatre
The 1940s cinema flickers back to life on wet nights. Marquee lights shimmer on puddles. Velvet seats sag just right. A projector clacks overhead. Nostalgia sells out fast.
Maclaren's Mill Historical Site
Damp wood and machine oil greet you inside the sawmill. The waterwheel still turns. Timber creaks. Water rushes. Humid air clings like a century ago.
Rivière du Lièvre Waterfront Park
Anglers work the tea-colored flow. Maples shade picnic blankets. Current chatters over rocks. A breeze carries clean water scent.
Buckingham Farmers' Market
A warehouse fills with warm bread, ripe berries, sharp cheese. Vendors banter in rapid Quebec French. Maple tastes darker, smokier.
Saint-Grégoire-de-Nazianze Church
Limestone twin spires pierce the skyline. Inside, footsteps echo. Stained glass saints glow. Cool hush blocks the street noise.
Where to Eat in Buckingham
Café du Boulevard
Classic Quebecois diner
Bistro La Ruée vers l'Or
French-Canadian bistro
La Petite Boulangerie Buckingham
Artisan bakery
Le Vieux Moulin Pub
Traditional pub fare
Fromagerie Les Folies de Buckingham
Cheese shop and casual eatery
Buckingham After Dark
Le Vieux Moulin Pub
Mill workers, teachers, and wanderers share pints under acoustic lights. Decades of talk soak the bar.
Salle des Chevaliers de Colomb
Knights of Columbus hall swings open. Fiddle music, coffee urns, three generations dancing.
Brasserie Artisanale de Buckingham
The microbrewery draws younger crowds. Hops scent the industrial room. Small-batch pints stay local.
Getting Around Buckingham
Buckingham is compact enough that you can cover the downtown core comfortably on foot, feeling the uneven pavement of historic sidewalks underfoot. For trips to attractions like the mill site or the larger parks on the river's edge, having a car is convenient and common, as local bus service tends to be infrequent and designed more for commuters than explorers. Taxis are available but can be a pricier option for short hops, while ride-sharing services are less reliable here than in larger cities. For a true local experience, consider renting a bicycle to follow the river path; it's a budget-friendly way to cover more ground while enjoying the scent of pine forests along the route.
Where to Stay in Buckingham
Auberge du Vieux-Buckingham
Boutique, mid-range for Gatineau
Gîte du Moulin
Bed and Breakfast, mid-range for Gatineau
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