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Wakefield | Quebec

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Region:

Outaouais

Known For:

Wakefield Covered Bridge | Fairbairn House Heritage Centre | Gatineau River | Artsy village vibe

Best For:

Covered Bridge Photos | Café Stops | River Walks | Live Music | Weekend Getaways

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Eco-Odyssee

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Eco-Odyssee is 500 acres of land that includes a 70 acres marsh, agricultural fields and rolling mountains accentuated by a magnificent mixed forest. In 1997, after almost having been extinct, the beaver returned to North America in full force. Michel Leclair developed the idea of sharing his precious knowledge on the beaver and its habitat […]

Wakefield Covered Bridge

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Once the main route for local traffic, The Wakefield Bridge is simply a pedestrian bridge for those to admire, walkthrough, or pedal. The bridge was built in 1997 to replace the Gendron Covered Bridge, which was built in 1915. The original bridge was burned by an act of arson in 1984, which led residents to […]

Edelweiss

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Summit Edelweiss is a ski area located in Wakefield, Quebec. From skiing to snowboarding to tubing, you can have a well-rounded winter experience here. There are five ski hills with 156 trails and 28 lifts – this place is enormous! In the summer, there is an alpine roller coaster that you can ride down the […]

The Village House

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Upscale comfort food best describes this restaurant. Run by husband and wife, The Village House is a snug, brick-walled eatery on the Gatineau River offering elevated comfort fare with an accompanying bar and patio. Photo: Website – The Village House

Café Le Hibou

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Located right in the heart of Wakefield, this restaurant has an amazing view of the Gatineau river that immediately makes you feel like you are on vacation. If the delicious, locally sourced, and creative menu items weren’t enough, they also host live shows and events for you to enjoy. Photo: Website- Café Le Hibou

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La Confiserie de Wakefield

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Known now for its chocolates and fudge, this shop started off selling its jams and preserves made on-site in the early 1980s. Everything is handmade, including their delicious maple products. This is definitely a place to stop by if you have a sweet tooth. Photo: Instagram – La Confiserie

Kaffe 1870

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This restaurant makes you feel like you’re back in an old pub in the 70s. It has excellent food, great drinks and even better staff to care for your experience. They often have live bands playing in the evening. They also have a good variety of drinks that differ from those in Ontario bars. Photo: […]

Café EARLE – Bistro Earle House

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This café has the most beautiful view of the Gatineau river and a garden and terrace. They are new to opening and bringing a fresh perspective to Wakefield. They have the yummiest creations, including a salmon bagel, garden scrambled eggs, fresh waffles, and bruschetta. Stop by if you’re looking for a fresh-tasting meal to start […]

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