Geography of Hull
Hull, Quebec, Canada, a community and former city on the Ottawa River opposite the city of Ottawa, Canada's capital. Vast forest resources to the north and abundant hydroelectric power from nearby Chaudière Falls combine to make Hull one of the world's largest pulp and paper centers. Other industries include textile milling, printing, metal-working, and cement making. The Canadian Museum of Civilization is here.
Hull was founded in 1800 and named after Hull, England. The city grew as a lumber trading center. A fire totally destroyed Hull in 1900, but it was soon rebuilt. In 2002, Hull merged with four other communities to form the new city of Gatineau.