Monica’s guidebook
Food scene
Eat deliciously during your visit to Wakefield and Chelsea area :)
Pipolinka Bakery
757B Chem. RiversideMy favourite croissants in the area!
Bluebarn Coffee Roasters
20 Chemin de la Vallée de WakefieldCute little local roaster in Wakefield
Classic Chelsea experience, great restaurant for après-ski as well. On the Chelsea strip. Has a cute sister-shop boutique around the corner.
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Chelsea Pub
238 Chem. Old ChelseaClassic Chelsea experience, great restaurant for après-ski as well. On the Chelsea strip. Has a cute sister-shop boutique around the corner.
Hip cafe with great brunch food on the weekend. Cute patio in summer and close to Gatineau Park visitors centre.
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Palmier
40 Chem. ScottHip cafe with great brunch food on the weekend. Cute patio in summer and close to Gatineau Park visitors centre.
Charming quintessential Chelsea on the main strip, great lattes and wood-fired pizza
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Biscotti & Cie
6 Chem. ScottCharming quintessential Chelsea on the main strip, great lattes and wood-fired pizza
Upscale delicious food cooked by a local couple in a small and quaint atmosphere - a personal fave
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The Village House
759 Chem. RiversideUpscale delicious food cooked by a local couple in a small and quaint atmosphere - a personal fave
Le Hibou
757 Chem. RiversideGood view of the river in summer on the patio
Nikosi Bistro Pub
721 Chem. RiversideTasty restaurant with Indigenous-Canadian fare.
Local watering hole for a pint, does trivia, karaoke and live music
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Kaffe 1870
715 Chem. RiversideLocal watering hole for a pint, does trivia, karaoke and live music
TONIQUE
18 Chem. ScottCute little brunch spot
Upscale world-class dinning, absolutely gorgeous back garden in summer and beautiful art gallery and boutique above featuring local artists, book early!
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Restaurant Les Fougeres
783 Rte 105Upscale world-class dinning, absolutely gorgeous back garden in summer and beautiful art gallery and boutique above featuring local artists, book early!
Upscale set-course dining, cute outdoor patio in summer.
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L'Orée du Bois
15 Chem. KingsmereUpscale set-course dining, cute outdoor patio in summer.
Zups Wakefield
922 Chem. RiversideClassic Quebec poutine :)
Sightseeing
Mackenzie King Estate
Chemin MacKenzie KingMany amazing snowshoe trails and cross country skiing in winter. Beautiful hikes and swim spots in summer. Please visit tbe Gatineau Park website for detailed trail info!
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Igatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottMany amazing snowshoe trails and cross country skiing in winter. Beautiful hikes and swim spots in summer. Please visit tbe Gatineau Park website for detailed trail info!
Little introduction stroll to Gatineau Park near the visitor centre and Chelsea historic strip.
Sugarbush Trail
Sentier SucrerieLittle introduction stroll to Gatineau Park near the visitor centre and Chelsea historic strip.
Local hangout spot with some rocks to lounge on beneath and good view of the river
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Umgxeki wokufunika kaWakefield
45 Chem. de Wakefield HeightsLocal hangout spot with some rocks to lounge on beneath and good view of the river
Great hiking and swimming in summer, great snowshoeing in winter. 5 minutes from my house!
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Lac Philippe - Parc de la Gatineau
300 Chem. du Lac-PhilippeGreat hiking and swimming in summer, great snowshoeing in winter. 5 minutes from my house!
Skiing ⛷
Sommet Edelweiss
538 Ch EdelweissCamp Fortune
300 Chem. DunlopSki Vorlage
65 Chem. BurnsideMont Cascades
448 Chem. du Mont-des-CascadesLocal Boutiques ✨
La Tortue de Wakefield
733 Chem. RiversideBoutique Jamboree
740 Chem. RiversideSpa 🧖♀️
Amazing spa in Chelsea, plan to spend 4-5 hours. Highly recommend.
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Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikAmazing spa in Chelsea, plan to spend 4-5 hours. Highly recommend.
Kōena Spa
1172 Chem. d'AylmerWakefield Mill
60 Chem. Mill