Wakefield (Quebec)

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Wakefield (Quebec)| Wakefield is a picturesque village Municipality of La Pêche on the Gatineau River in the Gatineau Hills near Ottawa. It is on the Quebec side of the river, but is predominantly English-speaking.

Wakefield (Quebec) Halal Travel Guide

Wakefield was founded in 1830 by Irish, Scottish, and English immigrants. It went to to become a lumber town (like so many others near Ottawa) and then became a bedroom community suburb of Ottawa/Gatineau. Nowadays, it's best known as the home of the Black Sheep Inn (see below).

Travel as a Muslim to Wakefield (Quebec)

By car

Take any bridge from Ottawa to Gatineau but the Macdonald Cartier bridge from King Edward Street is the most direct. Take Highway 5 to Maniwaki. Go north about 15 minutes past the Casino exit. Take Exit 28 and Wakefield Exit at the immediate roundabout. The Main Street is just down the hill. Total trip time from Byward Market area is about 20 minutes.

Travel on a Bus in Wakefield (Quebec)

Greyhound goes from the Ottawa bus hub to Wakefield once per day and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. A return ticket is about $15. The bus leaves Ottawa at 08:30, and (if it's running on schedule) leaves Wakefield at 15:05.

How to get around in Wakefield (Quebec)

GPS: Expéditions Wakefield rents bicycles; see their entry in the "Buy" section.

What to see in Wakefield (Quebec)

Wakefield_QC_forest walk - |Walking trails around Wakefield.

• The Black Sheep Inn - Le Mouton Noir - 753 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.6357047, -75.9321602 ☎ +1 819 459-3228 | Opening Hours: Daily 14:00-23:30 Cover varies between $7-20, depending on who is performing that evening - Has become well known for top quality musical entertainment, and has hosted some concerts broadcast across Canada. Check listings in Ottawa newspapers, such as the Ottawa Citizen or on their web site.
• Fairbairn House Heritage Centre - 45 Wakefield-Heights GPS: 45.6466893, -75.9202338 ☎ +1 819 778-3382 | Opening Hours: May-June: Saturday Sunday 09:00-17:00; July-August: 09:00-17:00; September-October: Saturday to Sunday 09:00 17:00 - Wakefield's local history museum, located in the 1850s-era Fairbairn farmhouse.
• Prime Minister Lester B Pearson's Gravesite - 42 chemin du Cimetière-Maclaren GPS: 45.6372160, -75.9391294 in the MacLaren Cemetery, behind the mill; turn on Mill Road off of River Road and then turn right on MacLaren immediately after the mill; the cemetery is at the top of the hill. A Nobel Peace Prize recipient, former prime minister, and contributor to the founding of the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces, Pearson died in 1972.

WakefieldBridge - Covered bridge

• Wakefield (Gendron) Covered Bridge - Pont couvert de Wakefield - Chemin du Vieux-Pont GPS: 45.6455809, -75.9215475 An historic bridge that was reconstructed in 1996 after burning down earlier in the decade. Indicative of the area and the red bridge spans the Gatineau River near the centre of the village.

Seasonal

• Fall leaves in the Gatineau Hills are incredible. Usually best in late September and early October and the whole region is a feast for your eyes.
• During the spring months, and "break up time", local residents place a barrel on the ice of the Gatineau River. Bets are placed as to when this barrel will sink. Nothing spectacular to see, but if you look for it, it will be there.

What to do in Wakefield (Quebec)

• Great Canadian Bungee - 1780 Quebec Route 105 GPS: 45.6124464, -75.9267926 ☎ +1 819-459-3714 +1-877-828-8170 For the adventurous. North America's highest bungee jump.
• Artists in their Environment - ☎ +1 819-459-3233 Held in September each year and features many local artists. Visitors can tour the studios of local artists and acquire interesting creative works.

Outdoors

Gatineau Park can be visited from the village and from several other locations nearby. Hiking, walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing trails abound.

Walking trails starting from several points in Wakefield Village will give visitors historical or nature perspectives. Groomed and marked baths run along the outskirts of the Village and can be visited by MacLaren House, near the Mill.

Kayak and canoe in the Gatineau River or one of the hundreds of lakes in the area. Rentals can be arranged with Boutique Burro Borracho at 721-B Riverside Dr beside Solstice Books. Canoe trips can also be booked with Expeditions Radisson]

Swim in the Gatineau River near the Wakefield Covered Bridge.

• Captiva Farms - @CaptivaFarms.com - 189 chemin de la montange GPS: 45.67076, -75.88049 ☎ +1 819-459-2769 +1-877-459-2769 Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-sunset Horse back riding on trails which wrap through the lush forests, open fields and wind through mountainous terrain. (E-mails will be answered when time permits; calling by telephone will ensure a quicker response.)
• Ski EdelWeiss - 538 chemin EdelWeiss GPS: 45.6465732, -75.8527696 $41/person (full day) EdelWeiss Valley Ski hill, snow tubing, equipment rental and repair, restaurant on-site.
• Ski Vorlage - 65 chemin Burnside GPS: 45.6447278, -75.9367789 ☎ +1 819-459-2301 Medium-sized ski runs.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Wakefield (Quebec)

There are several small shops featuring local artisans and interesting articles; these are only a few of them.

• La Confiserie Wakefield - 817 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.6424557, -75.930301 ☎ +1 819-459-1177 | Opening Hours: Monday 12:00-17:00, W-Su 10:00-18:00 A classic confectionery, selling Chocolates, Candies, and preserves.
• Expéditions Wakefield - 721 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.6335826, -75.9288965 ☎ +1 819-459-2225 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 09:00-18:00, Sunday 09:00-17:00 - Sells outdoor clothing, bicycles, paddleboards, and kayaks. Also rents bicycles.
• Khewa Native Art Boutique and Gallery - Boutique d’art autochtone et galerie Khewa - 737 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.6345561, -75.9313433 ☎ +1 819-459-2112 | Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00 A shop selling authentic native arts and jewellery.
• Wakefield Bakery - 813 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.6424557, -75.930301 ☎ +1 819-459-1528 | Opening Hours: 07:00-19:00 - Breads, pastries, fudge, and sausage rolls - especially sausage rolls, made according to a 30-year-old family recipe.

Halal Restaurants in Wakefield (Quebec)

• Bistro Chez Eric - 28 chemin Valley GPS: 45.6315116, -75.9314475 ☎ +1 819-459-3747 | Opening Hours: Tuesday 17:00-21:00, Thursday - Saturday 17:00-21:00, Sunday 11:15 and 17:00-21:00 Dining room, sandbox and patio. Café by day with superb specialty coffees, lunch specials, several innovative dishes and a bistro by night.
• Café Pot-Au-Feu - 794 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.6392753, -75.931213 ☎ +1 819-459-2080 | Opening Hours: W-F 11:00-21:00, Saturday to Sunday 10:00-21:00 Table d'hôte $32 - Upscale restaurant in village's old train station on Gatineau River. French, Québécois and international cuisine. Site is the subject of a Philip Craig painting.
• Café Molo - Web: é-Molo-211353302232961/ - 1 chemin Valley GPS: 45.6330311, -75.9282791 ☎ +1 819-360-8726 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-07:00, Saturday to Sunday 08:00-17:00 An affordable country café that serves breakfast and lunch.
• Le Hibou - 757 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.6353173, -75.9341256 ☎ +1 819-459-8883 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:00-20:30, F-Sa 11:00-21:30, Sunday 10:00-20:30
• Pizzeria Mama Gen - 12A Valley Dr. GPS: 45.6315116, -75.9314475 ☎ +1 819-459-3999 Gourmet pizza featuring unusual ingredients on a herbed thin crust.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Inns & Bed and Breakfast

• Auberge de Monday Petit Chum B&B - 29 chemin Burnside GPS: 45.6411962, -75.9342584 ☎ +1 819-459-1814 Checkin - 15:00-21:00 / Check-out: 11:00 $129, $150, or $160/night single, +$20/night per extra person - Downtown 3-room B&B, full breakfast served 08:00-10:00, wi-fi, all rooms have private bath. Coffee, tea & hot Chocolates available 24 hours/day. Several packages introduce visitors to local restaurants, Ottawa area museums, outdoor activities, local music venues and spas.
• Belle De Nuit Wakefield Inn - 21 chemin Burnside GPS: 45.6401616, -75.9312629 ☎ +1 819-720-0222 +1 844 720-0222 Check-in: 16:00-19:00 / Check-out: 11:00 $149-$199/night A relatively-new five-room inn. Smoking is allowed only in the parking lot. Rate includes in-room breakfast.
• La Grange Country Inn - 37 chemin Rockhurst GPS: 45.6223295, -75.9299791 ☎ +1 819-459-3939 Checkin - 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00 $119-159/night single +$25/night double - Four-sun bed and breakfast close to the centre of the village, attractive barn-style architecture, several rustic rooms, some feature kitchenettes. Regular yoga sessions.
• River Echo - @omestay.com - 735 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.5908657, -75.8741609 ☎ +1 819-328-3635 Checkin - 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Monday to Friday $165/night, Saturday Sunday $200/night, discounts for full-week stays - Formerly a second-language school, River Echo is now operating as a country inn. No smoking inside the building.
• Les Trois Érables - 801 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.6401616, -75.9312629 ☎ +1 819-459-1118 +1 877-337-2253 Four-sun bed and breakfast in the heart of Wakefield village in historic village doctor's residence, constructed in 1896, a beautiful building on lovely grounds.

Wakefield QC mill - |Wakefield Mill Inn & Spa (Auberge Le Moulin Wakefield), 2007

• Wakefield Mill Inn & Spa - Auberge Le Moulin Wakefield | 60 Mill Road GPS: 45.6349161, -75.9365459 ☎ +1 819-459-1838 +1 888 567-1838 $219+ - Restored mill on the La Pêche River at a small waterfall. Spa and restaurant. Dinner and spa packages available. Pet-friendly - one or two pets can stay with you in your room for an additional $35/night.

Motels

• Alpengrus Motel - 831 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.6424557, -75.930301 ☎ +1 819-459-2885 - $109+ single, $249 apartment (6-8 people) - Rustic European-styled motel, 15 rooms. No smoking in the building. Free parking. Secure bicycle storage.

• The Wakefield Grand - 911 chemin Riverside GPS: 45.6484456, -75.9288323 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 11:00 $100/guest/night, minimun 10 guests - The Wakefield Grand can only be reserved as an entire building.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Wakefield (Quebec)

• North along Hwy 105 for about 20 kilometers will take you to Low, Quebec. A small town with a hockey arena.
• Chelsea (Quebec)|Chelsea, known for Gatineau Park, is the next town south on Hwy 5 and the highway to Gatineau.

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