Guidebook for Chelsea
Food Scene
Great food, all made in house. Menu changes with the season.
66 habitants recommandent
Restaurant Les Fougeres
783 Rte 105Great food, all made in house. Menu changes with the season.
TONIQUE
18 Chem. ScottNear the entrance to Gatineau Park, come and discover flavourful French and local cuisine in a rustic, romantic decor.
45 habitants recommandent
L'Orée du Bois
15 Chem. KingsmereNear the entrance to Gatineau Park, come and discover flavourful French and local cuisine in a rustic, romantic decor.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chelsea Pub
238 Chem. Old ChelseaEvery Friday and Saturday night they offer live band. Three restaurants to chose from. 15 mins from our place
34 habitants recommandent
Lac Leamy
Every Friday and Saturday night they offer live band. Three restaurants to chose from. 15 mins from our place
We are a humble jukejoint divebar tavern in Wakefield Quebec (around 22 minutes from Ottawa - Canada's Capital city)we've been around for more than 13 years as a music venue although we started as a logger's tavern and roadhouse back in 1928.As a music club, we've hosted many award winners and international acts.There are live performances every weekend and artists love performing in this one horse tinytown.
106 habitants recommandent
The Blacksheep Inn / Auberge Le Mouton Noir
753 Chem. RiversideWe are a humble jukejoint divebar tavern in Wakefield Quebec (around 22 minutes from Ottawa - Canada's Capital city)we've been around for more than 13 years as a music venue although we started as a logger's tavern and roadhouse back in 1928.As a music club, we've hosted many award winners and international acts.There are live performances every weekend and artists love performing in this one horse tinytown.
Sightseeing
Come and explore Lusk Cave — a superb marble cave and natural geological phenomenon that has been thousands of years in the making.
During the Ice Age, Canada went through four major glaciations. The last, the Wisconsin Glaciation, saw ice forming over almost all of Canada and as far as the state of Wisconsin in the United States. When the Wisconsin Glacier melted about 12,500 years ago, water trapped under the melting glacier was forced into cracks in the rocks. The marble of Lusk Cave eroded more quickly than surrounding rocks, causing a series of tunnels to form. Since then, the Lusk Stream has continued to shape the cave.
25 habitants recommandent
Lusk Cave
Trail 54 Come and explore Lusk Cave — a superb marble cave and natural geological phenomenon that has been thousands of years in the making.
During the Ice Age, Canada went through four major glaciations. The last, the Wisconsin Glaciation, saw ice forming over almost all of Canada and as far as the state of Wisconsin in the United States. When the Wisconsin Glacier melted about 12,500 years ago, water trapped under the melting glacier was forced into cracks in the rocks. The marble of Lusk Cave eroded more quickly than surrounding rocks, causing a series of tunnels to form. Since then, the Lusk Stream has continued to shape the cave.
Essentials
Located at the entrance of Gatineau Park, only 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa, Nordik Spa-Nature is the largest spa in North America. Take the time to unwind and reenergize and take advantage of our unique installations: 7 outdoor baths, 8 unique saunas, infinity pool, restaurant and lounge. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or our new Källa treatment, the second salt-water floating pool in the world!
Opened in July 2005 in the village of Chelsea, Quebec, at the entrance of Gatineau Park, Nordik Spa-Nature has over 160 dedicated employees to provide a premium experience for our guests.
Over the years, Nordik Spa-Nature has won numerous awards, such as Innovator of the year at the 2013 Ottawa Tourism Awards, Tourist Attraction of more than 100 000 visitors of the year and People’s Choice Award at the Grands Prix du tourisme de l’Outaouais, Best Nordic Spa in Canada at the 2013 Sp AWARDS, Innovator of the year at the 2012 Canadian Tourism Awards and the spa was also recognized in 2012 as one of the 9 greatest tourist attractions in Canada.
312 habitants recommandent
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikLocated at the entrance of Gatineau Park, only 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa, Nordik Spa-Nature is the largest spa in North America. Take the time to unwind and reenergize and take advantage of our unique installations: 7 outdoor baths, 8 unique saunas, infinity pool, restaurant and lounge. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or our new Källa treatment, the second salt-water floating pool in the world!
Opened in July 2005 in the village of Chelsea, Quebec, at the entrance of Gatineau Park, Nordik Spa-Nature has over 160 dedicated employees to provide a premium experience for our guests.
Over the years, Nordik Spa-Nature has won numerous awards, such as Innovator of the year at the 2013 Ottawa Tourism Awards, Tourist Attraction of more than 100 000 visitors of the year and People’s Choice Award at the Grands Prix du tourisme de l’Outaouais, Best Nordic Spa in Canada at the 2013 Sp AWARDS, Innovator of the year at the 2012 Canadian Tourism Awards and the spa was also recognized in 2012 as one of the 9 greatest tourist attractions in Canada.
Parks & Nature
Immerse yourself in nature at Gatineau Park, the National Capital Region's Conservation Park! Discover the Park’s stunning natural features, unique plants and wildlife, and beautiful heritage sites and enjoy the tranquility of being in nature. Conservation is a priority in Gatineau Park. In keeping with this, we encourage outdoor recreation activities that are respectful of the environment. In this outdoor paradise you can take part in a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, swimming, skiing, cycling and more!
Just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa–Gatineau, some of the most popular sites in Gatineau Park are accessible year-round. However, full site access, programming and services vary with each site, with most being available from mid-May to late October. Click on one of the featured sites below for detailed information.
522 habitants recommandent
Parc de la Gatineau
33 Chem. ScottImmerse yourself in nature at Gatineau Park, the National Capital Region's Conservation Park! Discover the Park’s stunning natural features, unique plants and wildlife, and beautiful heritage sites and enjoy the tranquility of being in nature. Conservation is a priority in Gatineau Park. In keeping with this, we encourage outdoor recreation activities that are respectful of the environment. In this outdoor paradise you can take part in a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, swimming, skiing, cycling and more!
Just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa–Gatineau, some of the most popular sites in Gatineau Park are accessible year-round. However, full site access, programming and services vary with each site, with most being available from mid-May to late October. Click on one of the featured sites below for detailed information.
There’s so much to discover
The Mackenzie King Estate is a precious Canadian legacy. This 231-hectare (2.31 km2) country estate belonged to Canada’s 10th and longest-serving prime minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King. After spending almost 50 years (1903–1950) beautifying and expanding his property, when he died, King bequeathed his beloved estate to all Canadians. It now forms part of Gatineau Park, Canada’s Capital conservation park, which is managed by the National Capital Commission (NCC).
A Gatineau Park Treasure
The Estate is a special place where you can spend the whole day enjoying nature. When you step onto the Estate, you are instantly transported back to the early 1900s. Enjoy a quiet walk on the wooded paths, or listen to the story of the Estate as told by one of our guide-interpreters. The faithfully restored cottages are open to visitors, and offer interactive exhibits for the whole family. Take a relaxing stroll through the magnificent gardens and historical ruins, or sit back and enjoy a cup of tea on the main veranda of the Mackenzie King Tearoom.
The Mackenzie King Estate is also an official site of Canada’s Garden Route Contest.
30 habitants recommandent
Mackenzie-King Estate
There’s so much to discover
The Mackenzie King Estate is a precious Canadian legacy. This 231-hectare (2.31 km2) country estate belonged to Canada’s 10th and longest-serving prime minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King. After spending almost 50 years (1903–1950) beautifying and expanding his property, when he died, King bequeathed his beloved estate to all Canadians. It now forms part of Gatineau Park, Canada’s Capital conservation park, which is managed by the National Capital Commission (NCC).
A Gatineau Park Treasure
The Estate is a special place where you can spend the whole day enjoying nature. When you step onto the Estate, you are instantly transported back to the early 1900s. Enjoy a quiet walk on the wooded paths, or listen to the story of the Estate as told by one of our guide-interpreters. The faithfully restored cottages are open to visitors, and offer interactive exhibits for the whole family. Take a relaxing stroll through the magnificent gardens and historical ruins, or sit back and enjoy a cup of tea on the main veranda of the Mackenzie King Tearoom.
The Mackenzie King Estate is also an official site of Canada’s Garden Route Contest.
Arts & Culture
“To enhance Canadians’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of events, experiences, people and objects that reflect and have shaped Canada’s history and identity, and also to enhance their awareness of world history and cultures.” (Canadian Museum of History Act)
The Canadian Museum of History welcomes over 1.2 million visitors each year to its celebrated complex in the heart of the National Capital Region, making it the country’s most-visited museum. With roots stretching back to 1856, it is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions and a respected centre of museological excellence, sharing its expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies both within Canada and abroad.
In addition to its ongoing exhibitions, including the spectacular Grand Hall and First Peoples Hall, each year the Museum presents a number of outstanding exhibitions focusing on Canadian and world history and civilizations. These exhibitions include those developed by the Museum as well as many produced by other Canadian or international institutions. The Museum is also home to the Canadian Children’s Museum, a 500-seat theatre and the CINÉ+, a 295-seat movie theatre equipped with a giant 3D screen and a giant dome. Online, the Canadian Museum of History presents a number of excellent virtual exhibitions, including the Virtual Museum of Canada and the Virtual Museum of New France.
Research activities are concentrated in the fields of history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies. The National Collection consists of more than four million artifacts, specimens, works of art, written documents, and sound and visual recordings. More than 218,000 artifacts in the collection are accessible in an online database.
Exhibition Galleries
The Canadian Museum of History has roughly 25,000 square metres of display space, spread over four floors in its Museum Building.
545 habitants recommandent
Musée canadien de l'histoire
100 Rue Laurier“To enhance Canadians’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of events, experiences, people and objects that reflect and have shaped Canada’s history and identity, and also to enhance their awareness of world history and cultures.” (Canadian Museum of History Act)
The Canadian Museum of History welcomes over 1.2 million visitors each year to its celebrated complex in the heart of the National Capital Region, making it the country’s most-visited museum. With roots stretching back to 1856, it is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions and a respected centre of museological excellence, sharing its expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies both within Canada and abroad.
In addition to its ongoing exhibitions, including the spectacular Grand Hall and First Peoples Hall, each year the Museum presents a number of outstanding exhibitions focusing on Canadian and world history and civilizations. These exhibitions include those developed by the Museum as well as many produced by other Canadian or international institutions. The Museum is also home to the Canadian Children’s Museum, a 500-seat theatre and the CINÉ+, a 295-seat movie theatre equipped with a giant 3D screen and a giant dome. Online, the Canadian Museum of History presents a number of excellent virtual exhibitions, including the Virtual Museum of Canada and the Virtual Museum of New France.
Research activities are concentrated in the fields of history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies. The National Collection consists of more than four million artifacts, specimens, works of art, written documents, and sound and visual recordings. More than 218,000 artifacts in the collection are accessible in an online database.
Exhibition Galleries
The Canadian Museum of History has roughly 25,000 square metres of display space, spread over four floors in its Museum Building.
Shopping
Gatineau
Newly renovated , in the heart of Gatineau.
Rideau Centre