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Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway where relaxation, local discoveries, and gourmet pleasures come together. Start the day at Nordik Spa Village Chelsea, the largest spa in North America, for a moment of relaxation. Extend that feeling of well-being at La Petite Grocerie, a charming boutique where you can stock up on local products perfect for pampering yourself. In the evening, take a seat at La Maison du Village, a restaurant offering refined cuisine with a view of the river. For the night, settle in at the Moulin Wakefield Mill Hôtel & Spa,, a place steeped in calm, comfort, and history. Before hitting the road again, stop at the Fairbairn House Heritage Centre for a stroll or a picnic in an enchanting setting.
Located 10 minutes from Gatineau-Ottawa, on the edge of Gatineau Park, Nordik Spa Village Chelsea is a haven of relaxation. Discover the benefits of thermotherapy and enhance your experience with a massage, a body treatment, a Källa treatment, one of only two floating saltwater pools in America, or the Aufguss ritual, a bewitching, choreographed experience. Nordik Spa Village Chelsea is the largest spa in North America: 10 outdoor pools, 9 saunas, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, restaurant, lounge and Biërgarden with terraces.
Located in the heart of Old Chelsea Square, La Petite Grocerie is both the reception area of the Village Lofts hotel and a boutique specializing in Quebec products, gifts created by local artisans, and Quebec-made beauty products. During your next visit to Square Old Chelsea, stop by the boutique to browse its local products. Discover your new favourites in an environment that exudes well-being and creativity!
Enjoy upscale comfort food in the heart of Wakefield Village at La Maison du Village, a charming restaurant serving a wide variety of tasty dishes. Relax with a drink on the patio and take in the views of the river, shoreline walk and Gatineau Hills. Find a table in the 25-seat dining room and settle in for a romantic meal in an intimate setting. For a livelier experience, have a seat at the bar and watch the chef at work in the open kitchen.
Discover the hidden gem of the Outaouais, located just 30 minutes from Ottawa. Built in 1838 as a flour mill, the Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa is located at the P17 entrance of the Gatineau Park, a few steps away from the charming village of Wakefield. For business or pleasure, this establishment steeped in art and history will seduce you with its 42 rooms (with 2 dog-friendly rooms), its gourmet restaurant (La Muse), its bistro-wine bar (Heron), its three meeting rooms, its spa with an outdoor massage area, a swimming pool, a sauna and two hot tubs.
Fairbairn House Heritage Centre showcases the history of the Gatineau River Valley. Built in 1861, the William Fairbairn family homestead now features a tourist office, exhibitions on local heritage, guided tours, a heritage log cabin, heritage barn, outdoor stage and access to walking trails. The Heritage Centre is located a stone’s throw from Wakefield’s famous red covered bridge.