Canadian soldiers patrol Gatineau's hardest-hit areas

While water levels appear to have peaked on the Ottawa River, the Canadian Armed Forces remainon the scene in Gatineau, helping residents deal with the worst of the spring floods.

On Monday more than 800 people had voluntarily left their homes because of the floodwatersand roughly 283,000 sandbags had been distributed to help keep the water at bay,accordingto the city's latest update.

Federal government buildings will remain closed for a second straight day Tuesday, as will many municipal buildings.

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Radio-Canada was able to join soldiers on a ride-along Monday, as they made their way through parts of the city still underwater.