© Claire Kowalewicz
Gather the kids and hop in the car, because a fun weekend awaits you! Start with a visit to the Wakefield Confectionery to stock up on gourmet products and sweets. Next, head to Éco-Odyssée to explore a 6-km water maze by pedal boat. The next day's destination is a treetop adventure at Arbraska Laflèche and Camp Fortune. End your weekend in style with some homemade ice cream (there are so many intriguing flavours to choose from!) at La Cigale.
Since 2003, La Confiserie Wakefield has been making chocolates, fudge, maple products, sponge toffee, jam and jellies and more. Browse the warm and welcoming shop, stroll down memory lane in the nostalgic candy section, and maybe find a little treat for your loved ones! The team at La Confiserie will be happy to suggest gifts for special occasions (weddings, anniversaries, corporate events, etc.).
Located in Wakefield, just 30 minutes from Gatineau-Ottawa, Éco-Odyssée Nature Park invites you to enjoy an outdoor getaway in the heart of an enchanting natural setting. Explore the beaver’s habitat as you navigate a fascinating water maze featuring more than 60 intersections spread over 5 km. Choose your watercraft—whether it’s a canoe, pedal boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard—and let the water guide you on this adventure that’s accessible to everyone. Enjoy a special moment with family, as a couple, or with friends, or gather your group for a unique activity that combines nature, relaxation, and exploration.
Located in Val-des-Monts, Arbraska Laflèche is the ideal destination for an adventure-filled break in the heart of nature. Enjoy a whole host of activities for the whole family, including Uplå, the suspended net park, the treetop trails and the aerial course designed especially for children. The more adventurous can also take on the challenge of the zip-line courses, both day and night, for a thrilling experience. As well as its aerial activities, the site is also home to the famous Laflèche Cave, offering a unique underground experience that perfectly rounds off a day of adventure in the great outdoors.
Camp Fortune is your year-round destination for adrenaline-pumping activities in the Collines-de-l'Outaouais. Soar above the valley on our Summit to Summit zip-line course. It's a series of three high-speed double zip lines, the longest measuring 2,500 feet, and a 50-foot jump tower. Take on the challenges of the aerial course with its suspended walkways and other games. Try your hand at mountain sledding or mountain biking - it's the adrenaline rush you need this summer.
This ice cream shop offers fresh, homemade ice cream created on site. It's their hands-on approach that gives La Cigale the ability to produce unique recipes such as ginger snap & chai, raspberry-champagne sorbet, coconut cashews and brownies & cream. Through the winter months they are selling their hand-rolled doughnuts, fritters, minute made doughnuts and many more. They always have gluten-free, vegan and nut-free options.