Local & Regional Attractions
Here are some of the activities to be found in the LiliPad cottage area and in the general region known as the Outaouais (pronounced oo-ta-weh).
Detailed maps and brochures describing much of this information are available in LiliPad's library.
Recreation
Downhill Skiing
The Outaouais region is loaded with ski resorts and there are several resorts in the local area within 20-30 minutes ride:
- Mont Cascades at (819)-827-0301
- Ski Vorlage at (819)-459-2301
- Edelweiss Valley at (819)-459-2328
- Mont Ste. Marie at (819) 467-5200
- Camp Fortune at (819) 827-1717
- For real downhill and cross country enthusiasts Mont Tremblant is 2 hours away
Water fun
Mont Cascades Resort Water Park Mont Cascades offers great, clean family fun all summer long. World-class water rides, water play areas and full food and beverage services make Mont Cascades Resort Water Park a great place for the family to cool down and have fun. (819)-827-0301
Dog Sled Expeditions
Experience the wilderness landscape, the haunting cry of the wolves, the northern lights, brilliant sunshine reflecting in the snow, moonlit snowscapes, stars, stars and more stars. Learn how to handle your own dog sled. Experience true freedom; become one with your dogs. Wilderness trips by Expéditions Radisson are designed to meet your ambition and skill level whether that be cozy inn to inn accommodation or an under-the-stars winter camping experience. Gourmet hearty meals by "Cafe sans frontierès" will never leave you cold or hungry on the trails. Each person, novice and expert, will be inspired by the unforgettable experience of vast winter wilderness adventures with cross country skiing, snowshoeing and dog sledding. Expéditions Radissons, 170 Ch. de la Rivière, Wakefield, Quebec. Tel. (819) 459-3860. Day and overnight trips available; reserve in advance.
Horseback Riding
Captiva Farms located 25 km from the cottage offers 40 km of trails and is open for all 4 seasons. They have horses for all levels of experienced rider. For more details check out their web site Captiva Farms
Lafleche Caves
The Laflèche Caves, the largest natural caves of the Canadian Shield. Located only 14 km from the cottage the Laflèche Caves offer a unique opportunity to better understand the geological history and evolution of our continent. It also has a history of its own dating back to its discovery in 1865. Their tour guides will take you through man-made and natural galleries while they explain the formation of the caves.
Video Rental
Pick up a movie and snacks at Marche Richelieu in the
village of Perkins. They have a good selection of new and older
releases in both English and French for under $5.00. Make sure to
return them by 6:00 PM the following day!
Summer Camps
For a full listing of summer camp programs in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, check out Ottawa Area Camps Committee (OACC).
Air Eau Bois (3 seasons)
Camp Air-Eau-Bois is a French camp, located on the shores of
the magnificent Poisson Blanc reservoir, 60 minutes north of
Gatineau-Ottawa, 45 mins from the cottage. Canoe camping trips
are their specialty but they offer other activities, including natural
rock climbing, speleology, archery and much more. Their programs are
designed for campers ages 6 to 17 and each camper will have an
opportunity to spend at least one night in a tent on the lake
shore. Older campers can experience lake shore camping for up to
24 nights! They offer sessions of 3, 6, 12, 16, 25 and 26
days and also offer outdoor school trips during the spring,
summer and autumn seasons. Accredited by Quebec Camping Association
For more information call (819) 457-4040, visit www.aireaubois.com or email: aireaubois@videotron.ca
Dining & Shopping
LiliPad (on-site) Fine Dining
NEW: For a special occasion during your stay, how about sampling the delights of a Cordon Bleu chef, on site, without leaving the chalet? Create your own gourmet experience with the Chef and leave the work to the professionals. Please Contact Us for details.
Perkins
The village of Perkins provides essential shopping
demands for food, gas, propane, videos sports gear and hardware. There
is one family restaurant just south of the village with plain hearty
fare. Be sure to try Quebec "poutine" (french-fries served with cheese
curds and gravy) with your burger.
Val-Des-Monts
Try the Bistro, Val Du Lac, for their excellent specialty dishes. Just 16Km from LiliPad, call (819) 457-2791 for reservations.
Further Afield
For more grocery shopping selection try the new IGA just off the Highway 50 at exit Mont Paiement.
If you are willing to travel further afield there are an abundance of nice spots in Ottawa (30 mins.) and Gatineau (25 mins). Of special mention is Wakefield (25 mins.) that has great restaurants, a mouth-watering bakery, convenience stores and several unique arts & crafts shops showcasing local artisans. The tourism web sites can provide lots of information by area and preference.
The Ottawa region with a population of 1.2 million provides all expected types of shopping as well as items specific to the capital of Canada. Ottawa hosts numerous fun events such as the Tulip Festival, Jazz Festival, Blues Festival or Winterlude. See the culture of Ottawa by visiting the National Gallery, Canadian Museum Of Civilization, Natural History or other museums and, of course, the Parliament buildings, all within easy walking distance. The downtown market area of downtown provides the widest possible choice of eating and night-time entertainment each day. Check out the tourism web sites for guides to events and expositions.
