Chelsea, Quebec is a French/English community, only a 20-minute drive to Ottawa's downtown famous Byward Market, Rideau Canal (a world heritage site) and Parliament Buildings.

Our home is ideally located 7 km (each way) between the villages of Chelsea and Wakefield - both are regional tourist attractions. Picturesque Wakefield sits along the Gatineau River and Chelsea is the gateway to our beloved Gatineau Park where outdoor enthusiasts swim, hike, mountain bike and cross-country ski. Within 2 minutes from our house you can enjoy a community trail that supports biking, running and walking in the spring/summer/fall and groomed cross-country (classic and skate) and fat biking in the winter. This former railway track trail turned community trail is 22 kms long and runs along the Gatineau River between Wakefield and Chelsea.

You can also enjoy a leisurely bike ride right from our home along river road to visit Wakefield with its many restaurants/pubs (with live music), shops, farmer's market, bakery, sup-board & canoe/kayak rentals and the famous Wakefield Covered Bridge. A short drive south will also take you to the village centre of Chelsea that also boasts boutiques, shops, award winning restaurants, mountain bike rentals and the legendary Spa Nordik.

Chelsea/Wakefield is a community of many artisans. Take the opportunity to try Quebec's famous Poutine, cheese, maple syrup and traditional tourtièrre.

There are also many festivals in Ottawa throughout the spring and summer months. In May there is the Tulip Festival, June is the International Jazz Festival, July 1st enjoy Canada's birthday in our nation's capital, July brings you one of the finest Blues Festivals in North America, followed later in the summer by the Chamber music festival and folk festivals - among many others!

2 kms away is a grocery store. A local restaurant is 1 km away. Casino 15-minutes away. This is a lovely home in a desirable community, for those seeking nature, outdoor activities, fresh air and gorgeous scenery. Other things to do in the summer include: aerial park (zip-line and walk among the trees), bungee jumping, Parc Omega animal sanctuary, museums of history, civilization, war, aviation, technology and nature, two water parks, professional league baseball, soccer, football and hockey teams/games. During the winter experience Ottawa's famous Winterlude Festival centered around the Rideau Canal ice skating rink as well as x-country skiing and snowshoeing moments away.

20 minute drive to downtown Ottawa, our nation's capital
2 hour drive to Montreal (Quebec)
2 hour drive to Mont Tremblant resort area (Quebec)
3 hour drive to Algonquin Park (Ontario)
4 1/2 hour drive to Toronto (Ontario)
5 1/2 hour drive to Niagara Falls wine region (Ontario)
5 hour drive Quebec City (Quebec)
1 1/2 hour drive to New York State

Larrimac, Mont Cascade, Edelweiss and Mont Ste Marie golf courses are with a 10-40 minute drive away.

KEY FEATURES:
Peaceful, private and close proximity to Gatineau Park
Easy access to hike, swim, canoe, and bike
Short commute to national capital Ottawa (or Gatineau)
Use of hot tub all year round (fall, winter, spring are the best seasons)
5 drive minute access to main highway
Home is nestled between two quaint villages
Community walking, biking, x-country skiing trail is 5 minute walk from the house