Guidebook for Chelsea
Food Scene
Beautifully located on the edge of the river, great food and a romantic ambiance. Also a wonderful place for Sunday Brunch.
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Wakefield Mill
60 Chem. MillBeautifully located on the edge of the river, great food and a romantic ambiance. Also a wonderful place for Sunday Brunch.
Such a great place for brunch, you can eat outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the river if the weather permits. Their delectable breakfasts provide a wonderful get together opportunity
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Cafe Pot-Au-Feu
794 Chem. RiversideSuch a great place for brunch, you can eat outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the river if the weather permits. Their delectable breakfasts provide a wonderful get together opportunity
Great Italian restaurant in the Byward Market. We would highly suggest making a reservation of the weekend as it gets booked early.
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Vittoria Trattoria
3625 Rivergate WayGreat Italian restaurant in the Byward Market. We would highly suggest making a reservation of the weekend as it gets booked early.
Chelsea Pub
238 Chem. Old ChelseaA local brewery, you will find a selection of locally crafted beers and good food. You can also visit their small museum
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BDT
170 Rue MontcalmA local brewery, you will find a selection of locally crafted beers and good food. You can also visit their small museum
Local, seasonal cooking is served in an airy space filled with blond woods, plus a bar & patio. Service is friendly & professional.
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Restaurant Les Fougeres
783 Rte 105Local, seasonal cooking is served in an airy space filled with blond woods, plus a bar & patio. Service is friendly & professional.
Parks & Nature
361 km square of wonderful setting for nature hikes, road cycling, mountain tin biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Over 200 km of cross country skiing trails and 57 km of snowshoe trails with free access. Equipment rental available onsite.
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Gatineau Park
33 Chem. Scott361 km square of wonderful setting for nature hikes, road cycling, mountain tin biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Over 200 km of cross country skiing trails and 57 km of snowshoe trails with free access. Equipment rental available onsite.
Pink Lake is Gatineau Park’s most outstanding lake, because of its unusual makeup. Of rare beauty, the lake and its surroundings offer the opportunity to relax while learning about the ecology of the site. Despite having the name “Pink,” the lake is actually green. It is named after the Pink family, who settled the land in 1826.
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Pink Lake Lookout
Promenade de la GatineauPink Lake is Gatineau Park’s most outstanding lake, because of its unusual makeup. Of rare beauty, the lake and its surroundings offer the opportunity to relax while learning about the ecology of the site. Despite having the name “Pink,” the lake is actually green. It is named after the Pink family, who settled the land in 1826.
Beautiful place for hiking, this lake also has 2 beaches which are patrolled by lifeguards.
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Lac Meech
Beautiful place for hiking, this lake also has 2 beaches which are patrolled by lifeguards.
This large lake is a great place to spend the day outdoors and explore the natural beauty of Gatineau Park! With three sandy beaches, a large campground, boat rental facilities and plenty of hiking trails, your discovery options are nearly unlimited. A hike along the lake will take you to Lusk Cave, a superb example of a marble cave and a natural geological phenomenon.
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Lac Philippe - Parc de la Gatineau
300 Chem. du Lac-PhilippeThis large lake is a great place to spend the day outdoors and explore the natural beauty of Gatineau Park! With three sandy beaches, a large campground, boat rental facilities and plenty of hiking trails, your discovery options are nearly unlimited. A hike along the lake will take you to Lusk Cave, a superb example of a marble cave and a natural geological phenomenon.
Entertainment & Activities
The largest outdoor spa in North America, the Nordik is sure to help you reach that inner peace. Wether you choose to simply take the bath circuit or indulge in a massage, mud bath and floating pool experience, you will not regret your visit. The spa also offers great deals on weeknights, a fully licensed restaurant with great full meal options, or just snacks.
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Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikThe largest outdoor spa in North America, the Nordik is sure to help you reach that inner peace. Wether you choose to simply take the bath circuit or indulge in a massage, mud bath and floating pool experience, you will not regret your visit. The spa also offers great deals on weeknights, a fully licensed restaurant with great full meal options, or just snacks.
Cinema Starcite Gatineau
115 Boul du PlateauAn old church converted into a climbing gym which also includes a bouldering wall and a Clip 'n Climb Gym (great activity for non experienced climbers or children)
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Altitude Gym
35 Boulevard Saint-RaymondAn old church converted into a climbing gym which also includes a bouldering wall and a Clip 'n Climb Gym (great activity for non experienced climbers or children)
In winter, a section of the Rideau Canal passing through central Ottawa becomes officially the world's largest and second longest skating rink. The cleared length is 7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi) and has the equivalent surface area of 90 Olympic ice hockey rinks
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Rideau Canal (ice conditions)
In winter, a section of the Rideau Canal passing through central Ottawa becomes officially the world's largest and second longest skating rink. The cleared length is 7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi) and has the equivalent surface area of 90 Olympic ice hockey rinks
Camp Fortune
300 Chem. DunlopClosest ski hill. Also a great place for mountain biking.
Ski hill and inner tubing, always so much fun to be had by all!
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Sommet Edelweiss
538 Ch EdelweissSki hill and inner tubing, always so much fun to be had by all!
Essentials
Bigger than the grocery store in the village, close to highway access in Gatineau. There is also a Walmart and a few fast food places in the same area (Quiznos, Subway, etc)
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IGA St-Joseph
425 Bd Saint-JosephBigger than the grocery store in the village, close to highway access in Gatineau. There is also a Walmart and a few fast food places in the same area (Quiznos, Subway, etc)
Local Grocery Store where you will be able to find all the basic. Also has a SAQ (local liquor/wine store) in the same building. Keep in mind that beer and wine can also be found in grocery stores in Quebec.
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IGA Famille Charles
455 Mnt de la SourceLocal Grocery Store where you will be able to find all the basic. Also has a SAQ (local liquor/wine store) in the same building. Keep in mind that beer and wine can also be found in grocery stores in Quebec.
The Quebec Liquor commission. Though this is a small location, you will be able to find a fairly good selection of wine and spirits. Beer and some wines may be purchased in grocery stores in the province of Quebec.
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SAQ
1707 Rte 105The Quebec Liquor commission. Though this is a small location, you will be able to find a fairly good selection of wine and spirits. Beer and some wines may be purchased in grocery stores in the province of Quebec.
Shopping
Recognized as a tourist attraction, the Rideau Centre is a great shopping mall right in downtown Ottawa, walking distance from the By Ward Market, the Canadian Parliament and a variety of other great tourist attractions
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Rideau Centre
Recognized as a tourist attraction, the Rideau Centre is a great shopping mall right in downtown Ottawa, walking distance from the By Ward Market, the Canadian Parliament and a variety of other great tourist attractions
Sparks Street
Sparks StreetPedestrian street lines with little shops
Drinks & Nightlife
The Byward Market is a great area of Ottawa, filled with little shops, restaurants, bars and street entertainers. Wether you just want to walk around and enjoy the atmosphere, stop for a beavertail and hot chocolate or listen to live music and dance, you are sure to find something to match your desires in the Byward market.
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ByWard Market
The Byward Market is a great area of Ottawa, filled with little shops, restaurants, bars and street entertainers. Wether you just want to walk around and enjoy the atmosphere, stop for a beavertail and hot chocolate or listen to live music and dance, you are sure to find something to match your desires in the Byward market.
Host to a multitude of shows throughout the year the Casino du Lac-Leamy is only 15 minutes form the house.
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Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du CasinoHost to a multitude of shows throughout the year the Casino du Lac-Leamy is only 15 minutes form the house.
Arts & Culture
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierCanadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlCanadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StHome to the NAC orchestra, there NAC also hosts a variety of shows ranging from Broadway shows to plays and musicians.
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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StHome to the NAC orchestra, there NAC also hosts a variety of shows ranging from Broadway shows to plays and musicians.