Megan’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Wakefield is a small village nestled in the Gatineau
Hills along the shores of a scenic bay on the Gatineau
River. With lots of rich history and plenty of sites to take in, Wakefield is a must see for travelers passing through!
141 locals recommend
Wakefield
Wakefield is a small village nestled in the Gatineau
Hills along the shores of a scenic bay on the Gatineau
River. With lots of rich history and plenty of sites to take in, Wakefield is a must see for travelers passing through!
Food scene
The Village House
759 Chem. Riverside**VOTED #1 Restaurant in Wakefield on
TripAdvisor**
Le Hibou
757 Chem. RiversideCafe Pot-Au-Feu
794 Chem. RiversideKaffe 1870
715 Chem. RiversideNikosi Bistro Pub
721 Chem. RiversideMJ.M.D. Pizza de Luigi Pizza
31a Chem. de la Vall. de WakefieldThe Blacksheep Inn / Auberge Le Mouton Noir
753 Chem. RiversideLive music every weekend.
Chamberlin's Lookout
804 Chem. RiversideBistro & Boutique
Jean Burger
88 Rte 105Activities (Winter)
On a natural 3km open air ice path in an incredible
landscape and sheltered from the wind, you
will find the site of Skating Through the Forest
next to the vast Gatineau Park.
Non-skaters can spend time snowshoeing or
walking on designated trail paths.
14 locals recommend
Patinage en forêt
9 Mnt BeausoleilOn a natural 3km open air ice path in an incredible
landscape and sheltered from the wind, you
will find the site of Skating Through the Forest
next to the vast Gatineau Park.
Non-skaters can spend time snowshoeing or
walking on designated trail paths.
No reservations required.
Call first to make sure it is open on the day
you plan to visit.
Cabane à Sucre Sincennes
63 Chem. d'EardleyNo reservations required.
Call first to make sure it is open on the day
you plan to visit.
Ferme L'Aventure
6 Chem. MccrankOttawa is home to the largest naturally frozen skating rink in the world. Enjoy skating from early January to late February
or March. When the Rideau Canal Skateway is open, enjoy skating on 7.8 kilometres of natural beauty 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
** If you don’t have your own skates, you can rent a pair from Capital Skates on the Skateway near the National Arts Centre. You can also rent sleighs which need to be pushed by skaters.
For hours of operation, rates and details about rental equipment, you can visit their website at http://www.capitalskates.ca/
Once you have enjoyed a wonderful day or evening skating around one of the most beautiful cities in Canada, don’t forget to enjoy a delicious BeaverTail, a sweet hand- stretched whole-wheat pastry. Choose from endless flavour combinations.
215 locals recommend
Rideau Canal
Ottawa is home to the largest naturally frozen skating rink in the world. Enjoy skating from early January to late February
or March. When the Rideau Canal Skateway is open, enjoy skating on 7.8 kilometres of natural beauty 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
** If you don’t have your own skates, you can rent a pair from Capital Skates on the Skateway near the National Arts Centre. You can also rent sleighs which need to be pushed by skaters.
For hours of operation, rates and details about rental equipment, you can visit their website at http://www.capitalskates.ca/
Once you have enjoyed a wonderful day or evening skating around one of the most beautiful cities in Canada, don’t forget to enjoy a delicious BeaverTail, a sweet hand- stretched whole-wheat pastry. Choose from endless flavour combinations.
Activities (Summer)
Golf Edelweiss
465 Ch EdelweissFrom the Kamikaze to the Turbo Twister and the Vortex, the slides at Mont Cascades Water Park are widely recognized as the best in terms of safety, thrills and fun. You will find the same water slides here as you would find at Disney’s Typhoon
Lagoon or Blizzard Beach and Canada’s Wonderland. There are also hiking trails, arcades, and restaurants onsite.
79 locals recommend
Mont Cascades
448 Chem. du Mont-des-CascadesFrom the Kamikaze to the Turbo Twister and the Vortex, the slides at Mont Cascades Water Park are widely recognized as the best in terms of safety, thrills and fun. You will find the same water slides here as you would find at Disney’s Typhoon
Lagoon or Blizzard Beach and Canada’s Wonderland. There are also hiking trails, arcades, and restaurants onsite.
This is the only place in the Americas where one can experience a 200-foot head (or body) dip. Your 160-foot rebound is higher than the entire jump height at any other site in the U.S. or Canada.
You will also find onsite the RIPSIDE Zipline, an 1015-foot cable slide. The zipline starts at 200 feet above the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon.
41 locals recommend
Great Canadian Bungee
1780 Rte 105This is the only place in the Americas where one can experience a 200-foot head (or body) dip. Your 160-foot rebound is higher than the entire jump height at any other site in the U.S. or Canada.
You will also find onsite the RIPSIDE Zipline, an 1015-foot cable slide. The zipline starts at 200 feet above the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon.
Live a unique experience in the heart of nature in the picturesque village of La Pêche.
Several choices of adventures are available to you according to your tastes. All of the water adventures have a unique
course and allow you to discover and learn more about the beaver habitat and environment.
Rates are based on the cost of paddle boat rentals. One paddle boat rental is equivalent to one adventure choice. Each adventure is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, including an estimated 1 to 1.5 hours in the paddle boat. Each paddle boat
can accommodate two adults, one adult and one child, or a group of two adults and two young children. The canoe can accommodate 2 adults.
44 locals recommend
Eco-Odyssee
52 Chem. des SourcesLive a unique experience in the heart of nature in the picturesque village of La Pêche.
Several choices of adventures are available to you according to your tastes. All of the water adventures have a unique
course and allow you to discover and learn more about the beaver habitat and environment.
Rates are based on the cost of paddle boat rentals. One paddle boat rental is equivalent to one adventure choice. Each adventure is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, including an estimated 1 to 1.5 hours in the paddle boat. Each paddle boat
can accommodate two adults, one adult and one child, or a group of two adults and two young children. The canoe can accommodate 2 adults.
Activities (Year-round)
From trail rides in both the summer and winter seasons, Captiva Farms is an excellent place for relaxing and slowing
down the pace of life with amazing horseback riding experiences. Summer day camps and lessons are also available.
Details can be found online on their website.
25 locals recommend
Captiva Farms Horseback Riding
189 Chem. de la MontagneFrom trail rides in both the summer and winter seasons, Captiva Farms is an excellent place for relaxing and slowing
down the pace of life with amazing horseback riding experiences. Summer day camps and lessons are also available.
Details can be found online on their website.
Escape for a day with your family or friends to the
Arbraska Lafleche. Zip line over the majestic landscape,
snowshoe in the forest and explore the biggest cave of the Canadian Shield.
Activities include:
Aerial Course
Exploring the Cave
Snowshoeing
Snowman’s Adventure
Hiking
And many more...
** Prices / availability available online on the website **
https://arbraska.com/parks/lafleche/
93 locals recommend
Caverne Laflèche par Arbraska
255 Rte PrincipaleEscape for a day with your family or friends to the
Arbraska Lafleche. Zip line over the majestic landscape,
snowshoe in the forest and explore the biggest cave of the Canadian Shield.
Activities include:
Aerial Course
Exploring the Cave
Snowshoeing
Snowman’s Adventure
Hiking
And many more...
** Prices / availability available online on the website **
https://arbraska.com/parks/lafleche/