Meech Lake Retreat
4-month rental including Christmas 2011 (Dec 20th - April 30th) $2400.00/month
Meech Lake Retreat is a comfortable, private country home nestled in the heart of the Gatineau Park in Chelsea, Québec. It is the ideal location for those who need quick access to downtown Ottawa but still want to live beside the cross-country trails, lakeside and alpine skiing - Camp Fortune ski hill is a mere five minutes away and the #40 at P12 is next door.
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Plenty of parking.
We adhere to a no smoking, pets upon review policy.
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About Chelsea Quebec
Chelsea Quebec, is located immediately north of Ottawa, Canada about a 15 minute drive from Canada's Parliament Hill. Located within Canada's National Capital Region, Chelsea Quebec is a rural community with a very active population. In 2009 the population was nearing 7000 and there were 900 residents enrolled in Soccer Chelsea - but they were also paddling, sailing, cycling, playing rugby, and in the winter, nordic and alpine skiing and so on.
The area boasts numerous shopping opportunities ranging from custom candle making to slipcovers to fine art photography, painting, woodworking, specialty smoked meats & fish, homemade Gilato, soaps, Tortieres/soups/sausages and a world class florist. Visitors to the area tend to go for hikes in the Gatineau Park or canoe rides on Meech Lake or have a light lunch at the numerous restaurants in the Old Chelsea Village and surrounding area.
This rural, predominantly residential, municipality has a reputation for being environmentally responsible and was one of the first in Canada to ban the use of pesticides. Chelsea Quebec is a triangle-shaped municipality that includes much of the southern and eastern parts of Gatineau Park in it's broader, southern section, and the Gatineau River as it's eastern boarder. The southern border is 5 km south of Old Chelsea Quebec along the northern boarder of the predominantly french speaking, mega city of Gatineau. It's northern boarder is Farm Point, beyond which lies the municipality of La Pêche and the village of Wakefield.Chelsea Quebec is a mecca for the outdoor sportsperson. Within it's boarders you will find lakes, rivers, streams, walking paths, biking trails, restaurants, boutiques. There are three golf courses within it's boundaries, three tennis court areas, a sailing club, paddling club and two ski clubs - alpine and nordic, a weight training facility, physiotherapy clinic and innumerable soccer pitches.
The population of Chelsea Quebec is almost evenly divided between anglophones and francophone's and both English and French are in common use throughout the area. There is both an English and French elementary school as well as a French Montessori school, French Montessori Pre-school and English Co-op Pre-school with French language studies.
Chelsea Quebec was known as Hull-Ouest or West Hull up to 1991, but the name was changed to avoid confusion with the neighbouring city of Hull (now part of the mega city, Gatineau).
So come expore!
Last Updated (Monday, 12 December 2011 16:15)
It's a NEW Ski Season with a New Store and lots of new skis! We welcome Tommy & Lefebvre to our site as sponsors of The Alpine Ski Reviews. Throughout the ski season we will be posting reviews of various alpine skis that we are trying on our local hills. We'll let you know how they work 'In the East' so that you can have a better head's up! Stay tuned, and check out the reviews here
Bank Street Ottawa Store Reopened in April - view the opening here
A new source of information for Chelsea and Beyond!
Cascades Women Senior Dragon Boat Team - 3rd in the East!
The newly formed, Cascades Women Senior Competitive Team placed 3rd in the East in the Quebec Cup 2010 held at the Olympic Basin in Montreal September 19th. The team is a mix of new paddlers and paddlers who were part of the Premier Team who medaled at the Worlds in Malaysia 2008. They are coached by Julie Beaulieu, a seasoned professional in the Canadian paddling scene, and a major contributor to our very strong paddling program in Chelsea at the Cascades Club. Julie has coached & led teams for numerous National & World events with podium results to show.
This is a building year for the women so 2nd in the 2000m, 3rd in the 500m & 3rd in the 200m against Montreal 22 Dragons powerhouse is a great start! The women will take a bit of a break from paddling this Fall but will continue their strength and cardio training at the gym. Pool paddling, to build technique, stanima and team spirit, will begin late November and continue throughout the winter. The team will be back on the water, at the Cascades Club, next April and will be gunning for the podium at the Canadian Nationals in Welland to secure a spot for Canada at the 2012 Worlds in Hong Kong.
Last Updated (Thursday, 30 September 2010 10:42)
Chelsea Women's Dragon Boat Recreational Team - Bronze Medalists at local Festival
Two Cascades Club dragon boat teams, the River Spirits and Twist & Shout women combined to form an impressive team to compete at the very popular, sold out, 8th Annual Fall Dragon Boat Festival in Carleton Place ths past weekend. For the majority of the team this was their first year paddling a dragon boat and their first regatta. Both coaches, Mo Fehr and Alex Vandenham led them through four races and each race the team improved and recorded faster times. As a result they medaled in the Womens category winning the Bronze behind two established teams, Dunrobin Dames and The Art Bank. Cascades Club Web Site
Next weekend, Sept 17th - 19th Cascades Women and Cascades Water Buffalo teams will compete in Montreal at the Quebec Cup!
Last Updated (Thursday, 30 September 2010 10:35)
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Chelsea, Quebec is finally getting what it was missing - a Bed and Breakfast in the Old Chelsea Sector of town. Up to now accommodations for visitors were located north of Old Chelsea or in the city. Manon Leblanc of the Old Chelsea Slip Cover Company has decided to diversify and welcome visitors to Chelsea to stay at her centrally located, beautifully decorated home. Located kitty-corner to the coffee shop, Les Saisons, the B & B boasts a secluded backyard with covered deck, lawn, and million-year old granite outcroppings. It is a short walk to the Gatineau Park Information Centre and the start of the Park Trails. Kayaks and bikes are available to rent and the famous (infamous) Meech Lake is located down the road where you can launch your kayak or go for a swim at the public beaches. Last Updated (Thursday, 02 September 2010 14:40) |
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Chelsea, Quebec: Neighbourhoods
Homes for Sale at Meech Lake.Chelsea is full of interesting neighbourhoods and homes. I really don't think there are two homes the same in Chelsea or two lots the same. Each neighbourhood, lot and home offers a different living experience and the most fun is had by driving around and seeing the areas. Each year residents with children look forward to the slew of birthday parties, sledding/skating/broomball parties and deck parties that occur so that a glimse of the many unique homes can be had. more...
