The verdict in three sentences
In Gatineau, a dental practice website generally costs 6 000 to 30 000+ USD depending on whether you hire an Outaouais agency or an Ottawa one (2026 ballpark, quotes in CAD), and 2 000 to 8 000 USD from a freelancer. Kolonell builds a complete site at a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, written natively in French, with the English version included from Premium for patients who cross the river. An often overlooked point: an Ontario agency does not always know Quebec rules (Law 25, the Charter of the French Language, the ODQ), so check this in writing in any quote, whoever the provider is.
This guide is written for English-speaking dentists who own or plan to open a practice on the Quebec side of the river.
What do Gatineau and Ottawa agencies charge?
There is no official grid. These ranges are prudent orders of magnitude drawn from public rate cards of Quebec and Canadian agencies, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co agency profiles and freelance platform rates (Upwork and similar). Quotes are in CAD; we show USD to compare with our grid, so convert at the day's rate.
| Option | Typical price (2026 ballpark) | Delay | French and English | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service Ottawa agency | 15 000 to 30 000+ USD | 8 to 16 weeks | Often with subcontracted translation | Monthly plan |
| Outaouais agency or studio | 6 000 to 14 000 USD | 6 to 10 weeks | English often extra | Hourly or plan |
| Freelancer | 2 000 to 8 000 USD | 4 to 12 weeks | Rarely both languages | Depends on availability |
| Agency hourly rate | 70 to 150 USD per hour | Per task | Not applicable | Billed per hour |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 900 USD fixed | 3 to 4 weeks | One language, native copy | 3 months |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 900 USD fixed | 3 to 4 weeks | One language, native copy | 3 months |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 900 USD fixed | 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | Native French and English | 6 months |
Full conditions are set out on our international website offer.
Which tier for which Gatineau practice?
| Practice profile | Tier | Typical content | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo dentist in Hull, French-speaking patients | Starter | Home, grouped treatments, team, insurance, contact, booking link | 2 900 USD |
| Clinic with hygiene, implants, orthodontics | Growth | One page per treatment, profiles, new patient forms, booking embed | 4 900 USD |
| Clinic seeing patients from Ottawa | Premium | Growth scope in French and English, written natively | 8 900 USD |
| Two locations (Aylmer and Gatineau, for example) | Premium | Location pages, shared treatments, written schedule | 8 900 USD |
| Patient portal, dashboard or back office | Custom application | Built to your workflow | Quoted on request |
All tiers include a domain in the clinic's name, full access handed over, a written weekly update and Google Meet calls at a time that suits you (Gatineau is on Eastern Time, our team is in Senegal, on GMT). Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery. Support is 3 months, 6 on Premium; maintenance and ongoing search work are then quoted on request.
What a Gatineau dental practice needs online
Gatineau patients are mostly French speakers, but many work in Ottawa and some Ontario residents come to the Quebec side for care. The site should be clear in both languages if that is your reality, fast on mobile and consistent with your Google Business Profile. It usually includes:
- Treatment pages for what you really offer: check-ups and hygiene, fillings, crowns, implants, orthodontics or clear aligners, whitening, emergencies, children's dentistry.
- Online booking connected to your existing practice management software (Progident, Dentitek or ABELDent, for example), embedded or linked. A custom two-way integration is quoted on request.
- New patient forms handled by a provider suited to health information.
- Insurance and payment details stated factually: accepted private insurers, direct billing, RAMQ-covered services for eligible children, participation in the Canadian Dental Care Plan, financing. Ontario patients are not covered by RAMQ: one clear sentence avoids pointless calls.
- Access details: parking, transit, travel time from downtown Ottawa.
On compliance, factually: the Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) regulates advertising by its members, and the clinic must validate its pages (testimonials, before/after photos, claims of results). Quebec's Law 25 governs personal information in the private sector (forms, cookies, a designated person in charge of privacy). The Charter of the French Language governs the language of commerce, websites included: French stays the base language. This is not legal advice; the ODQ and your adviser have the final word.
How do you compare an Outaouais quote with an Ottawa one?
| Check | What you want to read | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Base language | French, English as an added version | Site designed in English, then translated |
| Law 25 | Cookie banner, privacy policy, suitable forms | Ontario rules only |
| Copywriting | Treatment pages written natively in each language | Machine translation |
| Ownership | Domain and accounts in the clinic's name | Agency-owned domain |
| Booking | Your current software kept | New paid tool imposed |
| After launch | Written support, cancellable plan | Mandatory multi-year commitment |
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Mini case study
*Illustrative example, not a real client.* Dr. Sarah Collins, an English-speaking dentist who owns a clinic in Aylmer, receives a 14 000 USD quote from an Ottawa agency for a bilingual site, plus an assumed 175 USD per month for maintenance. Over 3 years: 14 000 + 175 x 36 = 20 300 USD. With Kolonell Premium at 8 900 USD, bilingual included, and the same 175 USD per month after 6 months of support: 8 900 + 175 x 30 = 14 150 USD, which is 6 150 USD less. If she starts in French only with Growth: 4 900 + 175 x 33 = 10 675 USD, and can add English later with a Premium upgrade.
FAQ
Can an Ottawa agency build a site for a Gatineau clinic?
Yes, as long as the quote covers Quebec rules: Law 25, the Charter of the French Language and ODQ standards. Check these 3 points in writing before signing.
Why are your prices in USD?
Kolonell uses a single international grid: 2 900, 4 900 and 8 900 USD. Convert at the day's rate to compare with a CAD quote.
Is bilingual included?
Yes, from Premium at 8 900 USD, with both versions written natively and 6 months of support.
Can you integrate our booking tool?
Yes, on all 3 tiers your existing tool is embedded or linked. A custom integration is quoted on request.
How long does it take?
Starter and Growth are delivered in 3 to 4 weeks; Premium gets a written schedule at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
Let's scope your project. A Gatineau dental clinic site in French and English, with online booking and Law 25 ready forms, fits Premium at 8 900 USD in 4 to 6 weeks. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
