Wakefield Classique Local Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular nearby river river-view pub with tasty dine-in and takeout food (and pre-covid, a notoriously awesome Wednesday evening open stage - hoping it comes back soon). Being on the corner at the entrance to Wakefield it really feels like “downtown”, and you can even bring your (well-behaved) dog on the patio!
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Kaffe 1870
715 Chem. RiversidePopular nearby river river-view pub with tasty dine-in and takeout food (and pre-covid, a notoriously awesome Wednesday evening open stage - hoping it comes back soon). Being on the corner at the entrance to Wakefield it really feels like “downtown”, and you can even bring your (well-behaved) dog on the patio!
Closed since the start of covid, previously had an amazing variety of international and Canadian original music artists with large boardwalk / river view (dog-friendly) patio. Hoping it will open again soon.
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The Blacksheep Inn / Auberge Le Mouton Noir
753 Chem. RiversideClosed since the start of covid, previously had an amazing variety of international and Canadian original music artists with large boardwalk / river view (dog-friendly) patio. Hoping it will open again soon.
Great food (I personally recommend the mussels w Belgian-style fries, and French onion soup) with lots of large windows and a big patio for the amazing boardwalk / river view (sometimes live entertainment).
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Le Hibou
757 Chem. RiversideGreat food (I personally recommend the mussels w Belgian-style fries, and French onion soup) with lots of large windows and a big patio for the amazing boardwalk / river view (sometimes live entertainment).
Sold / closed since early 2021 (rumored to have been purchased by the owners of Le Hibou bar / restaurant in Wakefield), as it was previously a great local community motel / bar / restaurant with frequent live music, I’m hoping it will be open again soon (indications of renovations going on).
La Vallee
1418 105 RTESold / closed since early 2021 (rumored to have been purchased by the owners of Le Hibou bar / restaurant in Wakefield), as it was previously a great local community motel / bar / restaurant with frequent live music, I’m hoping it will be open again soon (indications of renovations going on).
Nearby local pub featuring tasty traditional food with an
Indigenous twist, and a large river view patio.
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Nikosi Bistro Pub
721 Chem. RiversideNearby local pub featuring tasty traditional food with an
Indigenous twist, and a large river view patio.
November 2021 started a (bi-monthly?) Sunday afternoon live music open stage (sign up to play at 1pm, runs 2-6pm) - reasonable prices and a great local buzz!
Royal Canadian Legion Wakefield Branch 214
27 Chemin de la LégionNovember 2021 started a (bi-monthly?) Sunday afternoon live music open stage (sign up to play at 1pm, runs 2-6pm) - reasonable prices and a great local buzz!
Popular coffee spot / restaurant / bar / boutique in Chelsea (15 minute drive from Wakefield) with weekly Tuesday 6:30 - 10:00pm live music open stage since November 2021.
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Biscotti & Cie
6 Chem. ScottPopular coffee spot / restaurant / bar / boutique in Chelsea (15 minute drive from Wakefield) with weekly Tuesday 6:30 - 10:00pm live music open stage since November 2021.
The renovated former 1800's Chelsea train station, is a popular bar / restaurant, including for group events, with large patio in the touristic old section of the village only 15 minutes from Wakefield.
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Chelsea Pub
238 Chem. Old ChelseaThe renovated former 1800's Chelsea train station, is a popular bar / restaurant, including for group events, with large patio in the touristic old section of the village only 15 minutes from Wakefield.
Food Scene
Closed since the beginning of covid, formerly one of our favorites for breakfast in the village, however did get busy during peak hours on the weekend. Hoping it comes back soon.
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Chamberlin's Lookout
804 Chem. RiversideClosed since the beginning of covid, formerly one of our favorites for breakfast in the village, however did get busy during peak hours on the weekend. Hoping it comes back soon.
In business since the early 1900’s, there’s a great selection of daily baked goods (order ahead for pickup of popular items) including breads, desserts, meals, snacks (a few tables for dine-in), beverages and various locally-produced food. One of my more recent favorites is their breakfast sandwich.
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Wakefield Bakery
813 Chem. RiversideIn business since the early 1900’s, there’s a great selection of daily baked goods (order ahead for pickup of popular items) including breads, desserts, meals, snacks (a few tables for dine-in), beverages and various locally-produced food. One of my more recent favorites is their breakfast sandwich.
Closed since the beginning of covid, formerly one of our favorites for breakfast / brunch with great river view and awesome eggs bene at a reasonable price! Hoping it comes back soon.
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Cafe Pot-Au-Feu
794 Chem. RiversideClosed since the beginning of covid, formerly one of our favorites for breakfast / brunch with great river view and awesome eggs bene at a reasonable price! Hoping it comes back soon.
New in 2021, nearby popular spot for ethically-sourced freshly roasted coffee, snacks and beverages with a large patio.
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Bluebarn Coffee Roasters
20 Chemin de la Vallée de WakefieldNew in 2021, nearby popular spot for ethically-sourced freshly roasted coffee, snacks and beverages with a large patio.
Delicious progressive Indian food only 15 minutes from Wakefield (dine-in or take-out / pickup).
Last Train to Delhi
103 Fourth AvenueDelicious progressive Indian food only 15 minutes from Wakefield (dine-in or take-out / pickup).
Nearby pizzeria with delicious italian-style offerings (lasagna also popular) for dine-in, pickup or delivery.
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MJ.M.D. Pizza de Luigi Pizza
31a Chem. de la Vall. de WakefieldNearby pizzeria with delicious italian-style offerings (lasagna also popular) for dine-in, pickup or delivery.
Delicious food offering in Chelsea including a very tasty shawarma (dine-in, pickup or delivery - including to Wakefield, however would need to meet the driver at the Giant Tiger / Tim Hortons shopping center at the village entrance).
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Shawarma Chelsea
7 Chem. Old ChelseaDelicious food offering in Chelsea including a very tasty shawarma (dine-in, pickup or delivery - including to Wakefield, however would need to meet the driver at the Giant Tiger / Tim Hortons shopping center at the village entrance).
Pipolinka Bakery
757B Chem. RiversidePopular local bakery in the downtown area of the village.
There's a subway in Wakefield in the shopping mall at the entrance to the village close to the Tim Hortons and Giant Tiger.
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Subway
414 Bank StThere's a subway in Wakefield in the shopping mall at the entrance to the village close to the Tim Hortons and Giant Tiger.
Sur la Lune - Crème glacée
31A Chem. de la Vall. de WakefieldClose by ice cream shop.
Wakefield MaBoule
761 Chem. RiversideLocal ice cream shop in the middle of the village.
The Village House
759 Chem. RiversidePopular restaurant in the center of the village.
Ice cream shop only 15 minutes drive away in the popular old section of Chelsea village.
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La Cigale
14 Chem. ScottIce cream shop only 15 minutes drive away in the popular old section of Chelsea village.
Highly recommended by locals - if you like chocolate, it's the place to go.
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La Confiserie Wakefield
817 Chem. RiversideHighly recommended by locals - if you like chocolate, it's the place to go.
Nearby pastry shop with fresh made baked goods and custom ordered cakes.
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Patisserie La Toque
729 Chem. RiversideNearby pastry shop with fresh made baked goods and custom ordered cakes.
Essentials
Delicious freshly-made and reasonably priced breakfast sandwiches are available early morning Monday to Friday, and their coffee is pretty good anytime. They're also right across from the community park with public docks and washrooms.
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Depanneur Bonne-Heure
723 Chem. RiversideDelicious freshly-made and reasonably priced breakfast sandwiches are available early morning Monday to Friday, and their coffee is pretty good anytime. They're also right across from the community park with public docks and washrooms.
The only full-service grocery store in the village, with a great selection including President’s Choice and No Name brand products, locally produced food and a good variety of biologic items.
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Wakefield General Store
804 Chem. RiversideThe only full-service grocery store in the village, with a great selection including President’s Choice and No Name brand products, locally produced food and a good variety of biologic items.
Banque Nationale
9 Chem. Riverside24 hour ATM.
Largest of nearby grocery stores and only a 5-minute drive. Offerings include IGA Brands (Panache, Our Compliments, etc.), many daily baked / produced items / meals, large variety of biologic foods including meats, and firewood / kindling.
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IGA Famille Charles
455 Mnt de la SourceLargest of nearby grocery stores and only a 5-minute drive. Offerings include IGA Brands (Panache, Our Compliments, etc.), many daily baked / produced items / meals, large variety of biologic foods including meats, and firewood / kindling.
Provincial liquor store - Wine, Spirits, Champagne, Sparkling wine, Dessert wine, Aperitif, Premixed cocktail, Beer, etc.
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SAQ
1707 Rte 105Provincial liquor store - Wine, Spirits, Champagne, Sparkling wine, Dessert wine, Aperitif, Premixed cocktail, Beer, etc.
Since 2020, and only a 5-minute drive from Wakefield, this branch of the franchise has a large selection of items for your pet(s) and is in the same mall as the Shell gas station, SAQ and IGA grocery store (and soon MacDonalds). Love the animal sounds!
Boutique d'animaux Chico Chelsea
1707 Route 105Since 2020, and only a 5-minute drive from Wakefield, this branch of the franchise has a large selection of items for your pet(s) and is in the same mall as the Shell gas station, SAQ and IGA grocery store (and soon MacDonalds). Love the animal sounds!
Your best option for gas in the area and only a 5 minute drive from Wakefield, otherwise is $ in Masham 10 minutes away (not 24 hours) or to Gatineau.
Shell
1711 Rte 105Your best option for gas in the area and only a 5 minute drive from Wakefield, otherwise is $ in Masham 10 minutes away (not 24 hours) or to Gatineau.
Local depanneur at the north end of the village for essential items.
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Wakefield Express
883 Chem. RiversideLocal depanneur at the north end of the village for essential items.
Great local grocery store option only 15 minutes from Wakefield with Presidents Choice and No name brands, local meats and good biologic offering.
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Chelsea Freshmart
528 Rte 105Great local grocery store option only 15 minutes from Wakefield with Presidents Choice and No name brands, local meats and good biologic offering.
The only 24 hour restaurant in the area, with standard "Tim's" offerings - coffee, donuts, meals, etc. (could be wait time at the drive-through depending on the time).
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Tim Hortons
525 Somerset St WThe only 24 hour restaurant in the area, with standard "Tim's" offerings - coffee, donuts, meals, etc. (could be wait time at the drive-through depending on the time).
Large deppaneur in Chelsea only 15 minutes drive away, open late, and with reasonable prices / good selection of alcohol and tobacco items (including a good variety of gluten-free Glutenberg beers), firewood / kindling and more.
Depanneur M&R
152 Chem. Old ChelseaLarge deppaneur in Chelsea only 15 minutes drive away, open late, and with reasonable prices / good selection of alcohol and tobacco items (including a good variety of gluten-free Glutenberg beers), firewood / kindling and more.
Good local deppaneur option less than 10 minutes from Wakefield.
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Marché Richelieu - Alimentation Pilon
245 Rte Principale EGood local deppaneur option less than 10 minutes from Wakefield.
Large full-service pharmacy at the north end of town, with large selection including great prices on essential items.
Brunet
895 Chem. RiversideLarge full-service pharmacy at the north end of town, with large selection including great prices on essential items.
Alternate pharmacy option in Chelsea 15 minutes drive away.
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Proxim -Ménard Isabelle
87 Chem. Old ChelseaAlternate pharmacy option in Chelsea 15 minutes drive away.
The only nearby hospital, at the north end of the village (the next closest is in Gatineau).
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Centre Hospitalier Gatineau Mémorial
101 Chem. BurnsideThe only nearby hospital, at the north end of the village (the next closest is in Gatineau).
Great local health food store in the center of the village (in the same building as Le Hibou and Pipolinka Bakery).
Foret Aliments Naturel
757 Chemin RiversideGreat local health food store in the center of the village (in the same building as Le Hibou and Pipolinka Bakery).
Shopping
Khewa Native Art Boutique
737 Chem. RiversideNice items in a range of prices.
A local gift shop where I've found many reasonable priced unique items over the years, including at one time a puzzle of what is now the "Wakefield Classique" guest suite! (on the wall in the kitchen)
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Boutique Jamboree
740 Chem. RiversideA local gift shop where I've found many reasonable priced unique items over the years, including at one time a puzzle of what is now the "Wakefield Classique" guest suite! (on the wall in the kitchen)
The closest we have to a Walmart-type store in Wakefield, and only a couple of minutes drive.
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Tigre Géant
170 Chem. ValleyThe closest we have to a Walmart-type store in Wakefield, and only a couple of minutes drive.
Dollar store with wide selection of items in the shopping mall at the entrance to Wakefield close to the Tim Hortons and Giant Tiger.
Dollar En Folie La Peche
153 Chemin ValleyDollar store with wide selection of items in the shopping mall at the entrance to Wakefield close to the Tim Hortons and Giant Tiger.
Nearby popular clothing store including some boho style offerings (close to corner Valley Drive and Riverside).
Tempol
6 Chem. ValleyNearby popular clothing store including some boho style offerings (close to corner Valley Drive and Riverside).
Entertainment & Activities
Highest one in North America only minutes from Wakefield if you're up to the challenge!
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Great Canadian Bungee
1780 Rte 105Highest one in North America only minutes from Wakefield if you're up to the challenge!
The ultimate relaxation experience. Treat yourself to wellness at the largest spa in North America.
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Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikThe ultimate relaxation experience. Treat yourself to wellness at the largest spa in North America.
Minutes from Ottawa, Chelsea and Wakefield / La Peche, great local option to get some skiing in!
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קאמפ פורצ'ון
300 Chem. DunlopMinutes from Ottawa, Chelsea and Wakefield / La Peche, great local option to get some skiing in!
Great for your skiing needs right in the village of Wakefield close to the downtown scene!
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תבנית למגלשי סקי
65 Chem. BurnsideGreat for your skiing needs right in the village of Wakefield close to the downtown scene!
Great walking trails and cross country skiing right there, and info on all the local trails and activities!
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פארק גטינו
33 Chem. ScottGreat walking trails and cross country skiing right there, and info on all the local trails and activities!
Sommet Edelweiss
538 Ch EdelweissGreat local ski resort only 10 minutes from Wakefield!
Has the longest runs in the region, and for me fond memories of racing there as a pre / teenager in the Nancy Greene league!
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Mont Ste. Marie
Has the longest runs in the region, and for me fond memories of racing there as a pre / teenager in the Nancy Greene league!
Mont-Cascades
Great local ski area with activities year-round.
Mont Cascades
448 Chem. du Mont-des-CascadesLots of cool water slides, and not just for the kids!
18 hole course with some great views! (part of the course ie. the "back 9" is right beside the Gatineau River, and the clubhouse overlooks it).
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Golf Mont Cascades
915 Chem. du Mont-des-Cascades18 hole course with some great views! (part of the course ie. the "back 9" is right beside the Gatineau River, and the clubhouse overlooks it).
9 hole course / tennis courts with bar-restaurant / patio overlooking the Gatineau Hills only 15 minute drive from the home.
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Larrimac Golf & Tennis Club
1148 Rte 1059 hole course / tennis courts with bar-restaurant / patio overlooking the Gatineau Hills only 15 minute drive from the home.
18 hole course with driving range and restaurant-bar only 10 minute drive from the home.
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Golf Edelweiss
465 Ch Edelweiss18 hole course with driving range and restaurant-bar only 10 minute drive from the home.
Club de golf Dunnderosa
11 Chem. NotchSmall 18 hole course and mini-putt with restaurant-bar.
Centre Wakefield La Pêche is a great arts, culture and recreation venue, offering seasonal recreational programming, a bilingual summer camp and a wide variety of artistic presentations including live theatre, music, films and festivals.
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Centre Wakefield La Pêche
38 Chem. de la Vall. de WakefieldCentre Wakefield La Pêche is a great arts, culture and recreation venue, offering seasonal recreational programming, a bilingual summer camp and a wide variety of artistic presentations including live theatre, music, films and festivals.
The Wakefield Farmer's Market is a popular long-running local market open 9am to 1pm on Saturdays from May to October approx. with great local food and crafts available (held at the Centre Wakefield La Pêche community center only a few minutes walk from the home).
Marché Wakefield Market
38 Chem. de la Vall. de WakefieldThe Wakefield Farmer's Market is a popular long-running local market open 9am to 1pm on Saturdays from May to October approx. with great local food and crafts available (held at the Centre Wakefield La Pêche community center only a few minutes walk from the home).
Featured on CBC's Still Standing show in January, 2022, discover the habitat of the beaver while you navigate in a 6 km water maze of 64 intersections (skating in winter, or canoeing in the warmer months).
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Eco-Odyssee
52 Chem. des SourcesFeatured on CBC's Still Standing show in January, 2022, discover the habitat of the beaver while you navigate in a 6 km water maze of 64 intersections (skating in winter, or canoeing in the warmer months).
Sightseeing
Walking bridge only, better parking on the Wakefield Heights side, swimming from the rocks and Fairbairn House Heritage Centre nearby.
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Wakefield Covered Bridge
45 Chem. de Wakefield HeightsWalking bridge only, better parking on the Wakefield Heights side, swimming from the rocks and Fairbairn House Heritage Centre nearby.
Parks & Nature
Bicycle, kayak and canoe rentals, sports merchandise and more...
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Expéditions Wakefield
721 Chem. RiversideBicycle, kayak and canoe rentals, sports merchandise and more...
Nice hiking trail (cross country skiing in winter) with parking in Gatineau Park only 5 minute drive from the home.
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P17 Gatineau Park
Route Principale EstNice hiking trail (cross country skiing in winter) with parking in Gatineau Park only 5 minute drive from the home.