Treehouse Guide to Wakefield
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Canada's best music venues according (Entourage 2015) is right across the river.
106 locals recommend
The Blacksheep Inn / Auberge Le Mouton Noir
753 Chem. RiversideOne of Canada's best music venues according (Entourage 2015) is right across the river.
At the T-Junction of the Village, this local hangout features Open Mike Night every Wednesday & live music on some Fridays & Saturdays.
62 locals recommend
Kaffe 1870
715 Chem. RiversideAt the T-Junction of the Village, this local hangout features Open Mike Night every Wednesday & live music on some Fridays & Saturdays.
Food Scene
Funky interior, excellent food and service, with a great patio; again right across from where you are staying.
66 locals recommend
Le Hibou
757 Chem. RiversideFunky interior, excellent food and service, with a great patio; again right across from where you are staying.
Charming old train station with a lovely covered balcony and very reasonable tabe d'hote.
20 locals recommend
Cafe Pot-Au-Feu
794 Chem. RiversideCharming old train station with a lovely covered balcony and very reasonable tabe d'hote.
Easily the best local bread & pastries; adjoins the Health Food Store.
28 locals recommend
Pipolinka Bakery
757B Chem. RiversideEasily the best local bread & pastries; adjoins the Health Food Store.
Patisserie La Toque
729 Chem. RiversideLovely Patisserie.
Best kitchen in town, and one of the best in the entire region. Be sure to reserve and get the short ribs.
37 locals recommend
The Village House
759 Chem. RiversideBest kitchen in town, and one of the best in the entire region. Be sure to reserve and get the short ribs.
Parks & Nature
Many Wakefielders, including us (names are on the plaque!), helped rebuild our bridge, and its the best transit way to the Village from our side of the River (by foot or bike).
61 locals recommend
Wakefield Covered Bridge
45 Chem. de Wakefield HeightsMany Wakefielders, including us (names are on the plaque!), helped rebuild our bridge, and its the best transit way to the Village from our side of the River (by foot or bike).
Access to the more tranquil of the Park via Parking Lot 17 at the Traffic Circle.
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottAccess to the more tranquil of the Park via Parking Lot 17 at the Traffic Circle.
A 3km skating trail is the new place to be in the Hills.
More info @ http://www.davemayerconstruction.com/414476976
9 Montée Beausoleil
9 Montée BeausoleilA 3km skating trail is the new place to be in the Hills.
More info @ http://www.davemayerconstruction.com/414476976
Eco-Odyssee
52 Chem. des SourcesUnique cruise through varied and alive wetlands.
Gatineau River
A river, with very few motorized boats, runs through it ....
Essentials
Great decks overlooking the river, lots of local & organic produce & meats, & well everything you might generally need! Try their homemade takeaway meals and skip the shopping/cooking!
46 locals recommend
Wakefield General Store
804 Chem. RiversideGreat decks overlooking the river, lots of local & organic produce & meats, & well everything you might generally need! Try their homemade takeaway meals and skip the shopping/cooking!
Sightseeing
Ride, walk or drive past the Mill, or take the Wakefield Hiking trail to the MacLaren cemetery where Canada's 14th PM & Nobel Peace Prize winner, Lester B. Pearson, is buried. Our guests can view the Flag there from our Deck.
Gatineau Parkway
Gatineau ParkwayRide, walk or drive past the Mill, or take the Wakefield Hiking trail to the MacLaren cemetery where Canada's 14th PM & Nobel Peace Prize winner, Lester B. Pearson, is buried. Our guests can view the Flag there from our Deck.
Trans Canada Trail
Trans Canada TrailCheck at the Tourist Centre for maps.
From Alcove, head west for perhaps the loveliest drive or cycle in the hills. Check the Gatineau Hills Artists' Tour brochure for various artisans to arrange visits.
Lascelles
From Alcove, head west for perhaps the loveliest drive or cycle in the hills. Check the Gatineau Hills Artists' Tour brochure for various artisans to arrange visits.
Everything Else
This amazing reception centre (built to PassifHaus standard!) is behind us up on the next plateau.
8 locals recommend
Le Belvedere
40 Des SentiersThis amazing reception centre (built to PassifHaus standard!) is behind us up on the next plateau.
Alpine skiing in the Village is right in front of our rooms, less than a 5 minute drive away.
60 locals recommend
Ski Vorlage
65 Chem. BurnsideAlpine skiing in the Village is right in front of our rooms, less than a 5 minute drive away.
Its kind of nice having the HQs of the Regional Police less than a kilometer away; its on your left before crossing the bridge to our place.
Sécurité Publique Mrc des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
7 Chemin EdelweissIts kind of nice having the HQs of the Regional Police less than a kilometer away; its on your left before crossing the bridge to our place.
Arts & Culture
Home of Theatre Wakefield & the Wakefield International Film Festival, this Centre hosts various entertainment and recreational options for guests.
12 locals recommend
Centre Wakefield La Pêche
38 Chem. de la Vall. de WakefieldHome of Theatre Wakefield & the Wakefield International Film Festival, this Centre hosts various entertainment and recreational options for guests.
Oldest local house is now a formidable Heritage Museum and Tourist Info spot.
23 locals recommend
Fairbairn House Heritage Centre
45 Chem. de Wakefield HeightsOldest local house is now a formidable Heritage Museum and Tourist Info spot.