L’Isle-aux-Allumettes is located at the western end of the Pontiac region, only a few minutes’ drive from Pembroke, Ontario. Since its fertile land is suited to agriculture, farms form a critical part of the landscape of this municipality. With L’Isle-aux-Allumettes serving as a destination for recreational activities, such as pleasure boating, fishing, and canoeing, islanders and nearby residents take full advantage of nature in this lush region.
In numbers
- 50 % of the residents are bilingual
- 1 CLSC
- 1 French elementary school
- 1 English elementary and secondary school
To discover
- The 1,334 residents, others from the Pontiac area, and tourists have many options for finding local grub in town, with a small family-owned grocery store and a weekly farmer’s market in the summer. Some also serve as gathering places, such as Karl’s Bakery and L’Ancienne Banque.
- For art lovers, Chapeau Regional Gallery is a must to discover works by local artists. When it comes to hockey, the best games take place at the Complexe Sportif du Haut Pontiac.
Our expertise
- The main employers in the area are a school service centre and a school board: the Centre de services scolaires des Hauts-Bois-de-l’Outaouais and the Western Québec School Board. Are you looking for a job in the field of education? Stay informed about current job offers on their websites.
- Lupuline Hop Yard, a family business, grows 10 varieties of high-quality hops used to brew great beers.
Our community
- West Pontiac Connects trains young adults, in particular, to use computers in order to open various doors for employment, while allowing older individuals to become familiar with technology. The Chapeau Recreation Association is very active year-round to bring life to the community.
