Chelsea (Quebec)

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.

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).

• 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).

• Pioneer cemetery

  address: 587 Quebec Route 105

• Meech Lake

• Gatineau Park

  phone: +1 819-827-2020
  address: Visitor Centre 33 Scott Road
  361 km² park for skiing (cross-country and downhill), hiking, canoeing, camping, rock-climbing, mountain biking, roller-blading, wildlife watching and leisurely strolls.

• Camp Fortune

  phone: +1 819-827-1717
  address: 300 chemin Dunlop, Chelsea
  Commercial 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.

• Vignoble de Chelsea

  address: 1582 Route 105
  Vineyard and maple sugar shack, established 2015.

Budget

• La Cigale

  address: 14, ch Scott, Old Chelsea
  Like 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.

• Cheezy Luigis Pizza

  phone: +1 819-827-2882
  address: 241 Old Chelsea Road
  Fantastic variety of fresh ingredients and tasty sauce. Italian sodas.

Mid-range

• Soup'herbe

  address: 168 Old Chelsea Road

• Café Les Saisons

  address: 232 Old Chelsea Rd
  Coffees, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, soups.

Splurge

• Les Fougères

  phone: +1 819-827-8942
  address: 783 route 105, Chelsea
  Reservations recommended.

• L'Orée du Bois

  phone: +1 819-827-0332
  address: 15, chemin Kingsmere
  Reservations recommended.

• Chelsea's Pub

  phone: +1 819-827-5300
  address: 238 ch Old Chelsea
  Restaurant and bar.

• Le Nordik Nature Spa

  phone: +1 819-827-1111
  address: 16 Chemin Nordik, Old Chelsea
  Nordik baths, massages, day spa, restaurant, bar and lodging.

• Auberge Old Chelsea

  phone: +1 819-827-1316
  address: 213 Chemin Old Chelsea
  At the edge of the Gatineau Park in the village of Old Chelsea.

There are other hotels and hotels in Gatineau and Ottawa.

Val-des-Monts

A small municipality 50 km to the northeast, on the east side of the Gatineau River.

• Arbraska - Laflèche

  phone: +1 819-457-4033
  address: 255, route Principale, Val-des-Monts
  Zip lines over a 168-m lake, suspended bridges, swings and nets. Explore Laflèche Cave, the biggest visited cave in the Canadian Shield.

• Hull
• Wakefield
• Gatineau Park