TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Talk about peace and serenity! This Nordic spa is nestled in the woods in the village of Old Chelsea. Picture yourself surrounded by nature in a warm hot tube while having a glass of your preferred drink.
This spa offers a thermal experience where you jump from a warm to cold pool to aid the body’s blood flow. They also offer massages, body care treatments, and a saltwater bath.
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Camp fortune has every outdoor activity you could imagine. In the summer, you’ll want to head there for aerial parks, ziplines, tree-top trekking, mountain biking and a new mountain coaster. If summer isn’t your thing, they also have a large ski hill with runs of varying difficulty. You can ski or snowboard until your heart’s content and head inside for a warm cup of hot chocolate.
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This charming restaurant was named among the country’s top four for fine dining. It is found nestled in Gatineau Park at the edge of the forest. They specialize in gourmet French cuisine that will make you feel like you’re in the France countryside. Every meal looks like a work of art that you wouldn’t want to disturb, and it all tastes so good that you won’t leave a single bite. You can dine inside the rustic farmhouse or outside on the patio.
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La Cigale is a little storefront that has the most delicious ice cream, sorbet and donuts. Their ice cream is all freshly churned and homemade. Sit back on their wrap-around porch overlooking their large gardens and enjoy a sweet treat.
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What was once a small hotel in the 1800s is now well-known and loved by all Chelsea pubs. Part of the Old Chelsea Square, Chelsea Pub is a restaurant in the Outaouais Chelsea sector near Gatineau Park and ski stations. They offer gastropub cuisine with a great selection of homemade craft beers.
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If you’re looking for a good quality candle that’s a little bit more unique – this is the place for you! They use the highest quality food-grade paraffin wax, paraben-free fragrance, dye, and wicks. They have every colour of candle you could imagine. From a bright yellow sunshine-based candle to the deepest of blues, there is a candle colour and fragrance for everyone to enjoy.
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Live on the wild side and jump off the Great Canadian Bungee’s 200ft Goliath jump. You’ll find some of the most spectacular and unique bungee jumping views. The 160ft rebound is higher than the entire jump height at any other site in North America. Nearby you’ll find Morrison’s Quarry beach and picnic area.
Photo: Website – The Great Canadian Bungee
This quaint pizzeria is well known for its culinary variety and authentic Italian cuisine. From meat lovers to vegetarian pizza, they’ve got to have something for everyone. You’ll also find fresh baked bread and desserts every day.
Photo: Website- Facebook Roberto Pizza Romano
Lusk Cave is in the Philippe Lake within Gatineau Park. It is an easy hike of 10km roundtrip along marked trails. The caves offer opportunities for spelunking for those who wish to.
When the Wisconsin Glacier melted about 12,500 years ago, water trapped under the melting glacier was forced into cracks in the rocks. The marble of Lusk Cave eroded more quickly than the surrounding rocks, causing a series of tunnels to form. Since then, Lusk Creek has continued to shape the cave.
Photo: Website – Lusk Cave NCC
Nestled in the forest on the shore of Meech Lake, you’ll find the Carbide Willson Ruins. These ruins were once a fertilizer plant. The trail is a 3.25km roundtrip and is only open during the summer to hikers and mountain bikers. This would be a perfect hike for those interested in a little bit of history.
Photo: Website – Carbide Willson Ruins NCC
