Wakefield Classique Local Guidebook

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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!
62 locals recommend
Kaffe 1870
715 Chem. Riverside
62 locals recommend
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!
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.
106 locals recommend
The Blacksheep Inn / Auberge Le Mouton Noir
753 Chem. Riverside
106 locals recommend
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.
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).
66 locals recommend
Le Hibou
757 Chem. Riverside
66 locals recommend
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).
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 RTE
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).
Nearby local pub featuring tasty traditional food with an Indigenous twist, and a large river view patio.
22 locals recommend
Nikosi Bistro Pub
721 Chem. Riverside
22 locals recommend
Nearby 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 Légion
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!
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.
35 locals recommend
Biscotti & Cie
6 Chem. Scott
35 locals recommend
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.
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.
106 locals recommend
Chelsea Pub
238 Chem. Old Chelsea
106 locals recommend
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.

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.
16 locals recommend
Chamberlin's Lookout
804 Chem. Riverside
16 locals recommend
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.
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.
12 locals recommend
Wakefield Bakery
813 Chem. Riverside
12 locals recommend
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.
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.
20 locals recommend
Cafe Pot-Au-Feu
794 Chem. Riverside
20 locals recommend
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.
New in 2021, nearby popular spot for ethically-sourced freshly roasted coffee, snacks and beverages with a large patio.
7 locals recommend
Bluebarn Coffee Roasters
20 Chemin de la Vallée de Wakefield
7 locals recommend
New 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 Avenue
Delicious 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.
16 locals recommend
MJ.M.D. Pizza de Luigi Pizza
31a Chem. de la Vall. de Wakefield
16 locals recommend
Nearby 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).
9 locals recommend
Shawarma Chelsea
7 Chem. Old Chelsea
9 locals recommend
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).
Popular local bakery in the downtown area of the village.
28 locals recommend
Pipolinka Bakery
757B Chem. Riverside
28 locals recommend
Popular 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.
42 locals recommend
Subway
414 Bank St
42 locals recommend
There's a subway in Wakefield in the shopping mall at the entrance to the village close to the Tim Hortons and Giant Tiger.
Close by ice cream shop.
10 locals recommend
Sur la Lune - Crème glacée
31A Chem. de la Vall. de Wakefield
10 locals recommend
Close by ice cream shop.
Local ice cream shop in the middle of the village.
8 locals recommend
Wakefield MaBoule
761 Chem. Riverside
8 locals recommend
Local ice cream shop in the middle of the village.
Popular restaurant in the center of the village.
37 locals recommend
The Village House
759 Chem. Riverside
37 locals recommend
Popular restaurant in the center of the village.
Ice cream shop only 15 minutes drive away in the popular old section of Chelsea village.
52 locals recommend
La Cigale
14 Chem. Scott
52 locals recommend
Ice 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.
11 locals recommend
La Confiserie Wakefield
817 Chem. Riverside
11 locals recommend
Highly 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.
14 locals recommend
Patisserie La Toque
729 Chem. Riverside
14 locals recommend
Nearby 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.
7 locals recommend
Depanneur Bonne-Heure
723 Chem. Riverside
7 locals recommend
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.
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.
46 locals recommend
Wakefield General Store
804 Chem. Riverside
46 locals recommend
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.
24 hour ATM.
Banque Nationale
9 Chem. Riverside
24 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.
36 locals recommend
IGA Famille Charles
455 Mnt de la Source
36 locals recommend
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.
Provincial liquor store - Wine, Spirits, Champagne, Sparkling wine, Dessert wine, Aperitif, Premixed cocktail, Beer, etc.
9 locals recommend
SAQ
1707 Rte 105
9 locals recommend
Provincial 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 105
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!
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 105
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.
Local depanneur at the north end of the village for essential items.
8 locals recommend
Wakefield Express
883 Chem. Riverside
8 locals recommend
Local 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.
26 locals recommend
Chelsea Freshmart
528 Rte 105
26 locals recommend
Great 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).
101 locals recommend
Tim Hortons
525 Somerset St W
101 locals recommend
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).
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 Chelsea
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.
Good local deppaneur option less than 10 minutes from Wakefield.
7 locals recommend
Marché Richelieu - Alimentation Pilon
245 Rte Principale E
7 locals recommend
Good 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. Riverside
Large 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.
6 locals recommend
Proxim -Ménard Isabelle
87 Chem. Old Chelsea
6 locals recommend
Alternate 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).
7 locals recommend
Centre Hospitalier Gatineau Mémorial
101 Chem. Burnside
7 locals recommend
The 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 Riverside
Great local health food store in the center of the village (in the same building as Le Hibou and Pipolinka Bakery).

Shopping

Nice items in a range of prices.
17 locals recommend
Khewa Native Art Boutique
737 Chem. Riverside
17 locals recommend
Nice 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)
23 locals recommend
Boutique Jamboree
740 Chem. Riverside
23 locals recommend
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)
The closest we have to a Walmart-type store in Wakefield, and only a couple of minutes drive.
14 locals recommend
Tigre Géant
170 Chem. Valley
14 locals recommend
The 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 Valley
Dollar 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. Valley
Nearby 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!
41 locals recommend
Great Canadian Bungee
1780 Rte 105
41 locals recommend
Highest 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.
312 locals recommend
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin Nordik
312 locals recommend
The 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!
93 locals recommend
Camp Fortune
300 Chem. Dunlop
93 locals recommend
Minutes 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!
60 locals recommend
Ski Vorlage
65 Chem. Burnside
60 locals recommend
Great 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!
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. Scott
522 locals recommend
Great walking trails and cross country skiing right there, and info on all the local trails and activities!
Great local ski resort only 10 minutes from Wakefield!
74 locals recommend
Sommet Edelweiss
538 Ch Edelweiss
74 locals recommend
Great 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!
60 locals recommend
Mont Ste. Marie
60 locals recommend
Has the longest runs in the region, and for me fond memories of racing there as a pre / teenager in the Nancy Greene league!
Great local ski area with activities year-round.
40 locals recommend
Mont-Cascades
40 locals recommend
Great local ski area with activities year-round.
Lots of cool water slides, and not just for the kids!
79 locals recommend
Mont Cascades
448 Chem. du Mont-des-Cascades
79 locals recommend
Lots 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).
27 locals recommend
Golf Mont Cascades
915 Chem. du Mont-des-Cascades
27 locals recommend
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).
9 hole course / tennis courts with bar-restaurant / patio overlooking the Gatineau Hills only 15 minute drive from the home.
20 locals recommend
Larrimac Golf & Tennis Club
1148 Rte 105
20 locals recommend
9 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.
40 locals recommend
Golf Edelweiss
465 Ch Edelweiss
40 locals recommend
18 hole course with driving range and restaurant-bar only 10 minute drive from the home.
Small 18 hole course and mini-putt with restaurant-bar.
9 locals recommend
Club de golf Dunnderosa
11 Chem. Notch
9 locals recommend
Small 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.
12 locals recommend
Centre Wakefield La Pêche
38 Chem. de la Vall. de Wakefield
12 locals recommend
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.
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 Wakefield
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).
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).
44 locals recommend
Eco-Odyssee
52 Chem. des Sources
44 locals recommend
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).

Sightseeing

Walking bridge only, better parking on the Wakefield Heights side, swimming from the rocks and Fairbairn House Heritage Centre nearby.
61 locals recommend
Wakefield Covered Bridge
45 Chem. de Wakefield Heights
61 locals recommend
Walking 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...
34 locals recommend
Expéditions Wakefield
721 Chem. Riverside
34 locals recommend
Bicycle, 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.
7 locals recommend
P17 Gatineau Park
Route Principale Est
7 locals recommend
Nice hiking trail (cross country skiing in winter) with parking in Gatineau Park only 5 minute drive from the home.