Chelsea (Quebec)
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Chelsea is a municipality of 7,500 people (2016) in Outaouais.Understand
While 60% of the area consists of Gatineau Park, much of the rest of Chelsea is residential with mostly large lots, and tracts of undeveloped land. It has a distinctly rural feel. The population of Chelsea is almost evenly divided between anglophones and francophones and both English and French languages are in common use throughout the town.
The municipality has a reputation for being environmentally responsible and was one of the first in Canada to ban the use of pesticides.
Chelsea is named after the Vermont town of its first settler, Thomas Brigham. The name has been in use since the early 19th century.
The municipality has a reputation for being environmentally responsible and was one of the first in Canada to ban the use of pesticides.
Chelsea is named after the Vermont town of its first settler, Thomas Brigham. The name has been in use since the early 19th century.
Get in
From Hull, take Highway 5 north (to exit 12 or 13) or head north on St. Joseph Blvd (Highway 105) past the Alonzo Wright Bridge.
Chelsea is also accessible via Notch Road, from Mountain Road North (chemin de la Montagne Nord).
A taxi from Ottawa would cost $30-45 (Dec 2018).
STO city buses #27, 33 and 35 leave Ottawa from the corner of Wellington and Bank Streets and travel through Gatineau to the de la Cité-des-Jeunes/du Plein-Air stop frequently ($4, 40 min). From there a taxi will take you to Chelsea for $14-18 (Dec 2018).
Chelsea is also accessible via Notch Road, from Mountain Road North (chemin de la Montagne Nord).
A taxi from Ottawa would cost $30-45 (Dec 2018).
STO city buses #27, 33 and 35 leave Ottawa from the corner of Wellington and Bank Streets and travel through Gatineau to the de la Cité-des-Jeunes/du Plein-Air stop frequently ($4, 40 min). From there a taxi will take you to Chelsea for $14-18 (Dec 2018).
See
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- The Ottawa Valley from several lookouts in the Park—magnificent sunsets
KingsmereSite of Mackenzie King Estate and the official residence of the Speaker of the House, in Gatineau Park. A tearoom provides meals in an elegant setting (reservations +1 819-827-9229).
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address: 587 Quebec Route 105
Meech Lake
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phone: +1 819-827-2020address: Visitor Centre 33 Scott Road361 km² park for skiing (cross-country and downhill), hiking, canoeing, camping, rock-climbing, mountain biking, roller-blading, wildlife watching and leisurely strolls.
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phone: +1 819-827-1717address: 300 chemin Dunlop, ChelseaCommercial alpine ski centre composed of 5 slopes: Pineault, Clifford, Alexander, Meech, and Skyline. Open for mountain biking in summer and outdoor Aerial Experience. Lessons, rentals, skate ramp, banquet facilities.
Buy
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address: 1582 Route 105Vineyard and maple sugar shack, established 2015.
Eat
Budget
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address: 14, ch Scott, Old ChelseaLike the carefree cigale of the tale, the little La Cigale ice cream shop claims to be a true celebration of the essence of summertime, offering fresh, homemade ice cream created in-store every morning, concocted in original flavours like Ginger Snap & Chai, Raspberry Champagne Sorbet, Coconut Cashew and Brownies and Cream.
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phone: +1 819-827-2882address: 241 Old Chelsea RoadFantastic variety of fresh ingredients and tasty sauce. Italian sodas.
Mid-range
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Soup'herbe
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address: 232 Old Chelsea RdCoffees, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, soups.
Splurge
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phone: +1 819-827-8942address: 783 route 105, ChelseaReservations recommended.
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phone: +1 819-827-0332address: 15, chemin KingsmereReservations recommended.
Drink
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phone: +1 819-827-5300address: 238 ch Old ChelseaRestaurant and bar.
Sleep
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phone: +1 819-827-1111address: 16 Chemin Nordik, Old ChelseaNordik baths, massages, day spa, restaurant, bar and lodging.
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phone: +1 819-827-1316address: 213 Chemin Old ChelseaAt the edge of the Gatineau Park in the village of Old Chelsea.
Nearby
Val-des-Monts
A small municipality 50 km to the northeast, on the east side of the Gatineau River.-
phone: +1 819-457-4033address: 255, route Principale, Val-des-MontsZip lines over a 168-m lake, suspended bridges, swings and nets. Explore Laflèche Cave, the biggest visited cave in the Canadian Shield.