With its abundant forests and peaceful lakes, Alleyn-et-Cawood is the very definition of tranquility. While it’s relaxed, it’s anything but boring. The proof is in the fact that, with the rise in telework, a number of seasonal residents have decided to live in their cottages year-round. The municipality buzzes with life as a result of its involved, driven inhabitants.

In numbers

• 12  volunteer-run associations and committees 
• 1 library
• 1 general store
• 50 % of the municipality is Crown land

How we stand out

• The gateway to the Pontiac.
• An hour north of our Nation’s Capital.
• The municipality has official bilingual status.
• Numerous pristine lakes to explore.

To discover

• Over 15 years ago, the Mont O’Brien Association created hiking trails on public land on Mont O’Brien for all Pontiac residents to enjoy. Today, through its involvement, this site is a Biodiversity Reserve with an area of 24 km². This paradise on earth that includes two hiking trails and a pristine lake is still a well-kept secret in the Pontiac region!
• The Domaine de Cawood Winery is an emerging vineyard just starting up operations in 2020. They have thousands grapevines of various grape varieties, plus all wines are made and bottled on site.

A community that gets involved

• When volunteers come together, it can lead to great things. Thanks to volunteers, Alleyn-et-Cawood now has Bethany Hall, a meeting place where residents hold many of their community events.
• Children’s play structures, day camps and a new SPLASH PAD were also the result of citizen engagement. The character being developed by the municipality is a reflection of its driven residents and the action they take.

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Bristol is the gateway to the east of Pontiac. It feels like you are on vacation as soon as you arrive. It is the type of place in which you want to live in the moment, enjoy the scenery, and take the time to take the time. Here, the pace is slowed down to re-energize residents and vacationers so that they can complete their projects and, simply, thrive.

In numbers

• 1 beach right at the end of the pier!
• 34 alpacas; the only ones in the regional county municipality of Pontiac
• 60 -minute drive to Gatineau

To discover

• The 92-km Cycloparc PPJ bike path is a very popular, environmentally-friendly way to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Pontiac region, from Bristol to L’Isle-aux-Allumettes.
• Norway Bay Beach serves as an attraction for residents of the Pontiac region and neighbouring areas who want to unwind. The cozy cottages that border the Ottawa River make it all the more charming.

Our expertise

• Coronation Hall Cider Mills is a story of family, a historic monument, an event hall, an orchard, and, above all, a producer of apple products, including incredible ciders that are tasty delicacies.
• Pine Lodge is a resort established in the 1930s where, in addition to staying, it is possible to play 9 holes of golf, have a fine dining experience, and, above all, to enjoy the outdoors. Another option is available to golfers who want to play 9 holes—the Norway Bay Golf Club. In winter, it is even possible to go cross-country skiing on the trails of Ski Pontiac, a volunteer-run organization.

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The river municipality of Bryson has a family-oriented, community-based vibe. Its welcoming residential neighbourhoods and numerous recreational associations reflect this feeling. Children’s laughter blends harmoniously with the sound of the waves against its shores, forming a backdrop that makes residents never want to leave, whether they were born in or are new to Bryson.

In numbers

• 4 km² (area of the municipality!)
• 592 residents
• 10 -minute drive to Shawville
• 30 -minute drive to Renfrew, Ontario

How we stand out

• The village appears to be nestled in a crater. From the overlooking highway, Bryson can be seen from a different perspective—practically from a bird’s-eye view.
• To support the municipality’s community spirit and inspire people to get involved, volunteers started Bryson Revitalization and the Bryson Recreation Association—community organizations that also have a virtual reach on Facebook.

To discover

• The Parc du Club des Lions is a gathering place in the community for sports activities.
• Near Bryson, the Ottawa River has some international-calibre rapids. It is possible to brave the rapids and admire the shoreline in a canoe or kayak, or even while rafting with Rafting Momentum.

We have everything nearby!

• We have a beach, a boat launching ramp, a market, restaurants, a motel, a hardware store, a gas station, a hairdressing establishment, and more!

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The municipality of Campbell’s Bay is located at the centre of the Pontiac region. It is where most regional government services are based. There is a wide range of job opportunities that allow members of the tightly knit community and residents of nearby areas to thrive. Family is extremely important to the community!

In numbers

• 744 residents
• 2 elementary schools—1 English and 1 French
• 1 English CEGEP, Cégep Heritage College
• 1 recreational centre to hold events—office or family parties, weddings, meetings, training sessions
• 1 electric vehicle charging station

We have everything nearby!

• Campbell’s Bay has many nearby businesses and services: a dental office, a notary, private medicine, land surveyors, construction companies, restaurants, dépanneurs, a pharmacy, a boat launch, and even a tourist information office!
• The local employment centre and the Carrefour jeunesse emploi du Pontiac can provide you with assistance so you can find a job in the Pontiac region. Pontiac residents can receive support from Bouffe Pontiac, a food distribution service, and the NPO AutonHomme Pontiac, a resource centre for men in need.

To discover

• The Pontiac region has a rich, multicultural heritage. In Campbell’s Bay, it can be felt at the Brauwerk Hoffman microbrewery, which specializes in beer and German-inspired food.
• Does cooling off at a splash pad in the summer sound good to you? There is one, as well as a baseball field, a tennis court, and two parks that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

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Chichester is located in the western Pontiac region, along the Ottawa River, which runs alongside the Laurentian Mountains. People go to and stay in Chichester not only for its beautiful landscapes and the tranquility of the village, but also for the warm, welcoming, passionate and vibrant community members. The municipality’s economic activity results primarily from carrying out agricultural activities on its rich and fertile lands.

In numbers

• 350 residents
• 1 bar attached to a house and a former dépanneur
• 218 km² (area of the municipality!)

How we stand out

• Neighbours are welcome! The municipality shares a number of nearby businesses and services with the village of Chapeau, which is just on the other side of the river.
• The Culbute Museum is the result of a collaboration between two childhood friends. They breathed new life into a small, abandoned building by making it a tourist attraction. Here, the community’s good ideas can come to fruition. Right across is the Regal Beagle, which is very popular for its fiddle nights and cookoffs.
• Northfork Farm is all you need—an inn, reception hall, and caterer—to organize an unforgettable event with a backdrop that will take your breath away.

Our expertise

• Chichester is lucky to have Louis Schryer—a virtuoso and Grand Masters Fiddle Champion, who has repeatedly been named Canadian Fiddle Champion—among its residents. His music is key to starting a party in the village!
• We have fertile land and exceptional farmers who harvest the very best produce the land can offer. In particular, we have Hill Top Gardens, an organic farm, and even a cannabis farm, El Camino.

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Fertile land and diverse crops abound in the vast agricultural landscape of Clarendon. Dairy, cattle, and grain farms majestically shape the rural landscapes of this municipality. Here, expertise is shared, effort is a source of pride, and family is at the core of many entrepreneurial and community-based projects.

In numbers

• 1 256 residents
• 1 shared library (Shawville-Clarendon) in Shawville
• 1 electric vehicle charging station near Familiprix

How we stand out

• Sand Bay, one of the most beautiful public beaches in the Pontiac region, is along the Ottawa River in Clarendon. Residents and tourists go there to relax with their feet in the sand or to swim (unsupervised beach).
• Chains are quite rare in the Pontiac region. In Clarendon, nearby businesses include a Giant Tiger and a Canadian Tire.

Our expertise

• Since 2010, the Little Red Wagon Winery has been growing their own grapes. This family winery attracts vacationers with its enchanting location, its white, red, and rosé wines, its event hall, and its gourmet restaurant.
• There are a number of small farmers’ markets in the Pontiac region. R and R Farms in Clarendon has a fresh vegetable stand that is open Saturday mornings from mid-May to mid-October.
• La fée des bois Apothecary grows—in an environmentally friendly manner in fields or in the forest—plants that it sells or uses to create products. It is in its plant sanctuary—a large, 70-acre area with two small streams that run through it, surrounded by ancient forests—that it gathers all it needs to create its products.

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Bordered by the Coulonge and Ottawa rivers, Fort-Coulonge offers a range of services and infrastructure that facilitate family life. Its residential neighbourhoods near Rue Principale benefit from community life. Its rich heritage, particularly with its stone, ancestral homes and its churches, give it a unique character.

In numbers

• 3 km² (area of the municipality!)
• 15 community organizations

We have everything nearby!

• While Fort-Coulonge shares a number of services with Mansfield-et-Pontrefract, a neighbouring municipality, it does have some wonderful businesses like Café Dowtown, a restaurant, Spruceholme Inn, a heritage inn, and Bowers Freshmart.
• The largest French elementary school in the Pontiac region is in Fort-Coulonge.
• To the delight of sports enthusiasts, there is an arena at the Centre de loisirs des Draveurs. In winter, there is even an outdoor skating rink on the creek near the municipal park.

Our community

• When our residents have projects in mind, they come together to make them happen. Phare Ouest is a great example of this. Through this organization, Pontiac residents in the area can attend all types of cultural events—with or without popcorn!

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It is said that on this Ottawa River island there are more cows than people! This gives you a glimpse into the place where permanent and seasonal residents pursue their passions in the great outdoors while living in harmony with nature. Agriculture is a key sector of activity, but tourism is another, as the island attracts outdoor enthusiasts, particularly those who enjoy rafting, whitewater kayaking, fishing, and hunting.

In numbers

• 1 of 2 hopyards in the Pontiac region—Houblon Grand Calumet
• 1 French elementary school
• 1 municipal beach (Côtes Jaunes)

To discover

• To see the island in a different light while getting your adrenaline flowing, you can book a rafting excursion with HorizonX Rafting, which allows the most adventurous among us to go to the Rocher Fendu canal and raft down its internationally renowned rapids.
• To showcase the tourist attractions, culture, and heritage of the beautiful municipality, the Groupe de L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet organizes numerous activities and events.

We have everything nearby!

• Even though the island is large for those who live there and even though it is near big cities, its residents are organized and motivated. Nearby you can find a hairdressing establishment, a hardware store, a dépanneur, a gas station, a coffee shop, and much more!

Anything is possible

• On the island, you can go anywhere by ATV, not just on the 100 km of the Pontiac region’s provincial trails that come all the way here! The same is true for snowmobiles!
• Cyclists can travel safely on paved or gravel roads that are located all over the island. Off-road biking enthusiasts have access to quite an area, particularly near Rocher Fendu and on Chemin Deer Lane.

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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.

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Litchfield is in a prime location in the Pontiac region. Surrounding the municipality of Campbell’s Bay to the north, Litchfield provides an opportunity to enjoy cottage life by the water or in the forest year-round; residents are far from each other, yet close to businesses and services in neighbouring municipalities. In addition to agriculture and the forest industry, Litchfield has other business opportunities for driven entrepreneurs.

In numbers

• 1 rest stop
• 100 km west of Gatineau
• 1 electric vehicle charging station near the regional county offices

Our community

• The Le Jardin éducatif du Pontiac is an organization that offers re-education, reintegration, and reorientation services for young people who are 6 to 17 years old and who have difficulty integrating into and adapting to their school, social, or family environments. One of the possibilities available to such young people is to become open to the agricultural community that surrounds them by growing and selling garden vegetables.
• Woodland Advantage, an organization that provides forest-related services, aims to promote the social and professional integration of adults who are 18 to 45 years old. They provide them with 24 weeks of work to allow them to acquire transferable skills and knowledge to help them navigate the labour market, giving them the “woodland advantage.”

Anything is possible

• Pontiac Industrial Park is a strategic location for the region’s economic development. It is one of the few industrial parks of its large size and is near the river, the province of Ontario, and the nation’s capital, Ottawa. There is still space to enter and develop an industry or to open a new factory!
• While most of its vast spaces are used for agriculture, Litchfield is lucky to be home to Mickey Creek Golf Course. In addition to a 9-hole golf course, it has a restaurant and a bar.

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Mansfield-et-Pontefract is the Pontiac region’s most populous municipality, with 2,300 residents. Surrounding the municipality of Fort-Coulonge, it provides the option of a more remote life in the country or a more community-based life in closer proximity to others in the residential neighbourhood of Projet Amyotte. Various key sites in the Pontiac region are found in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, such as the Coulonge Falls, the Félix-Gabriel-Marchand bridge, and the George Bryson House.

In numbers

• 48 -m high falls (Coulonge Falls)
• 8 646 km²—the area of the unorganized territory, TNO Lac-Nilgault
• 1 covered bridge (Félix-Gabriel-Marchand Bridge)
• 1 municipal beach (Pont Blanc)
• 1 French secondary school

To discover

• George Bryson House is classified as a historic building. This heritage house is home to a museum, library, and tea room.
• The Pontiac Anishinaabe Healing Garden was made possible by the Communauté autochtone du Pontiac, an Indigenous community organization. There is a small trail, a few sculptures, and a wide variety of medicinal plants. You can take a walk through it to appreciate its beauty.
• Access to the unorganized territory, TNO Lac-Nilgaut, is possible via chemin du lac Jim. It is a paradise for hunters and fishers, as well as for vacationers who’ve built cottages away from the hubbub in the Pontiac region.

We have everything nearby!

• We have a grocery store, a butcher’s shop, restaurants, health care facilities, a vocational education training centre, a motel, two hardware stores, gas stations, a CLSC that is open 24/7, a residential and long-term care centre (CHSLD), an SAQ,day care centres, a municipal park, and much more!
• We even have the Pontiac Journal!

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The charm of Otter Lake is found first and foremost in its dense forests and its lakes that are full of fish. With its campgrounds, accommodations, ATV trails, and outfitting operations, it is the best place to experience the peacefulness of nature. A way of life that allows for getting back to basics is possible here, whether it involves work, nature, family, or even community life.

In numbers

• 1 French elementary school
• 48 huskies (dogsledding with Escapade Huskimo)
• 14 km of hiking trails

To discover

• Parc Leslie is a one-thousand-acre campground where vacationers, squirrels, and white-tailed deer can joyfully spend time together in a developed area of wilderness. There are 205 campsites, three ready-to-camp lodgings, a beach, and a number of developed trails.
• For those looking for a place to live in privacy and unplug, isolated from the rest of the Pontiac region, look no further than chemin Picanoc—a place that only satellite phones and satellite Internet can reach.

Our community

• When the community is active, it breathes life into Otter Lake. The Recreation Association, the 50 Plus Club, and the Maison des jeunes contribute to building relationships between residents to make their living environment more vibrant.
• Concerned about preserving their beautiful natural resources, residents and cottage owners have set up a variety of civic organizations to help the community protect its lakes.

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With its architectural and cultural heritage, Portage-du-Fort is known for its Stone School Gallery, which is currently occupied by the Pontiac Artists’ Association. Big city galleries have nothing over the Stone School Gallery, which brings together communities of artists and their works in a majestic space. The beauty of its historical walking tour is also proof of the uniqueness and richness of this municipality.

In numbers

• 234 residents
• 1 hydroelectric dam (Cheneaux)
• 18 -minute drive to Renfrew, Ontario

To discover

• Dépanneur Thompson, has been the village’s general store since 1914. This institution, which has been revamped by Nicole and her family, has played a number of varying roles over the years.
• Murf’s is a chip stand that serves both good, comforting meals and ice cream when in season; it is also a meeting place for the community.

Our community

• There are two artists’ associations in Portage-du-Fort: Artistes de la Rivière and the Pontiac Artists’ Association. Together, they contribute not only to making the municipality come alive, but also to the development of the Pontiac region’s cultural life.
• In 2021, the purpose of an old Portage-du-Fort building completely changed when it became a residence for autonomous retirees—a wonderful way to keep seniors in the village.

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It may take a village to raise a child, but in Rapides-des-Joachims, it takes a community to build a living environment that is a nice place to grow up in and come back to or to settle down in and stay. Nestled on an island in the Ottawa River, the municipality provides a way of life that ensures a connection with nature. Driven, organized residents make the municipality buzz with life, through their associations and numerous activities.

In numbers

• 156 residents
• 40 km of hiking and mountain bike trails
• 613 area code mainly used in Ontario

How we stand out

• Rapides-des-Joachims is isolated from Quebec’s road network, and can only be accessed by going through Rolphton, Ontario—except in the winter, when it is possible to get there by snowmobile. Rapides-des-Joachims is closer to Ontario than it is to neighbouring villages in Quebec.
• It is the only municipality in which the children go to school in Ontario.
• The ZEC Rapides-des-Joachims and the ZEC Dumoine bring great pleasure to hunting and fishing enthusiasts. For a total immersion experience, Dumoine Valley Guides offers other types of forays into nature.

Our community

• Through various organizations such as the Community Centre of Rapides-des-Joachims, the RDJ Outdoorsmen Club, and the Maison des jeunes, residents have access to a wide range of activities that bring them together.
• Who says that a gathering space needs to be a business? Here, the falls that flow into the basin are much appreciated by those who live in the area and enjoy going for a swim in the summer. For those who prefer to bask in the sun, McConnell beach is sure to please.

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Shawville is surrounded by the municipality of Clarendon and is considered to be the shopping destination of the Pontiac region. Charming and vibrant, it is home to about fifty unique businesses, such as restaurants and nice clothing boutiques, shoe stores, artisan shops, and decoration boutiques. Its downtown area is bordered by imposing ancestral, Victorian homes that stand proudly. Shawvillites are very involved in their community and are committed to the vitality of their main street.

In numbers

• 1 English elementary and secondary school
• 1 continuing education centre
• 3 parks, including Mill Dam Park where it is possible to pitch a tent for free
• 1 arena with a skating rink, four locker rooms, and a snack bar—a classic!

To discover

• The Expo Shawville Fair is the biggest event in the Pontiac region. Each year, between 20,000 and 30,000 people go to visit the various artisan booths, take a look at the animals and agricultural machinery, enjoy the rides, take part in the many contests, and, above all, celebrate together.
• With its pies, doughnuts, pastries, and buns, the Pontiac Home Bakery, the sweetest bakery in Eastern Canada, certainly has something to please everyone with a sweet tooth.

Our expertise

• The Pontiac Hospital is one of the main employers in the area. Are you looking for a job in the field of health care? There is surely one that is right up your alley!

We have everything nearby!

• We have restaurants, grocery stores, a butcher’s shop, garages, a hardware store, a gas station, a pharmacy, a residential and long-term care centre (CHSLD), a wellness centre for yoga, a dental clinic, an optometry clinic, and even the Pontiac Historical Museum!

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With the mountains of the Pontiac region in the background and with its Ottawa River beaches and small islands, Sheenboro could be considered the Tofino of Quebec. Its unique panoramic view gives it a vacation feel. Famous for its sunsets, the municipality is also very popular among hunting and fishing enthusiasts, with its endless forests and many lakes. Sheenboro is rich in history, and its Irish heritage is still felt today.

In numbers

• 1 nickname (“Sheen”) for the municipality, which is inhabited by “Sheeners”
• 150 m in height (Oiseau Rock Trail)
• 119 residents, over 90% of whom are anglophone

How we stand out

• Hotel Pontiac occupies the historic Fort William, a former Hudson’s Bay Company trading post. In summer, it is one of the not-to-be-missed restaurants and bars in the Pontiac region where you can get a drink and a bite to eat, listen to music, and enjoy the beach. To get there, you need a car—or a boat!
• The great outdoors in Sheenboro serves as an exceptional playground for outdoor enthusiasts. The municipality is located right near the unorganized territory, TNO Lac-Nilgaut, which is a great spot for those who want to be isolated from the world.

To discover

• One of the best lookouts in the Pontiac region to see beautiful landscapes is at the summit of Oiseau Rock. You can get there by hiking a trail of 4.5 km (in each direction) at the ZEC Saint-Patrice, which is also very popular for hunting, fishing, and camping, or by taking a boat ride on the Ottawa River.
• The 1,000 acres of private land at Brennan’s Recreational Farms, which has been around for over 100 years, serve as a location for hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. You can even rent a small cabin or go for a sleigh ride in summer or in winter.

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In Thorne, vast spaces are greatly valued! For those looking for a more isolated, private property to benefit from the peace and quiet of a rural life while being close to Shawville, the “downtown” area of the Pontiac region, Thorne is a destination of choice. Vacation enthusiasts want to stay or come back thanks to numerous ATV trails and magnificent lakes in the municipality.

In numbers

• 1 hour’s drive from Ottawa and Gatineau
• 173 km² (area of the municipality!)
• 10 000 festival-goers attend Oktoberfest Ladysmith each year

Our community

• The main local gathering place is the Ladysmith Hotel. A popular stop for motorcyclists and snowmobilers, as well as for Gatineau residents, this restaurant—which is not a hotel—is known for its atypical decor and famous chicken wings.
• The Thorne Community Recreation Association organizes all types of activities, such as a family day and a children’s Christmas party. It also manages the library.

Anything is possible

• In Thorne, German culture is showcased. For the past nearly 40 years, the largest Oktoberfest in Quebec has taken place in the municipality. People from near and far come to this popular festival to enjoy the music—and beer!
• Are you looking for a business to take over to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true? The dépanneur is for sale! It is an interesting business opportunity and near other local businesses, such as a gas station, hardware store, and garage!
• Nestled in the heart of 75 acres of forest near Johnson Lake, Prunella is currently building cabins that will be available to rent, so that you can connect with nature through all of your senses.

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The Pontiac region has an area of 14,000 km², and over 8,000 km² of that area is the unorganized territory of Lac-Nilgaut. Although logging is the main economic activity in the area, it is mostly frequented and enjoyed by locals for recreational purposes. When it comes to pursuits such as bear or moose hunting or trout, pike, or walleye fishing, this vast green territory, which is full of wildlife, has a great deal to offer.

In numbers

• 9 distinct areas, with 11 outfitting operations
• 54 % of the territory is undeveloped
• 1 dirt road, chemin du lac Jim, to get there from Mansfield-et-Pontefract

How we stand out

• Even though TNO Lac-Nilgaut has no permanent residents, there are cabins and hunting and fishing camps that allow vacationers to become fully immersed in nature, away from the hubbub of the city.
• “Nilgaut” is of Hindi origin and is the name of the largest short-horned Asian antelope in India. Naturally, there are none in the territory.

To discover

• Nilgaut Lake is at the centre of the unorganized territory. It is nearly 9 km in length.
• Aérodrome Nilgaut’s runway, when seasonally operational, allows vacationers to take flight and enjoy a moment of peace in the forest or by one of the many bodies of water in the unorganized territory.

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The small village of Waltham is located at the mouth of the Noire and Ottawa rivers. The majority of the residents are settled along the water or nearby in order to benefit from the peaceful setting that is a great place to live. The tightly knit community comes together to make its living environment vibrant. North of the municipality is a vast area of wilderness, where lakes and forests serve as a playground for outdoor activities.

In numbers

• 1 bike path, Cycloparc PPJ, that runs through the village
• 361 km² (area of this huge part of the Pontiac region)
• 1 restaurant in a former train station that has been restored (La Gare Waltham Station)

To discover

• The Noire River is a popular attraction for canoeists. Aventure Rivière Sauvage rents out canoes and offers shuttle services and camping equipment, if needed. It is a great way to discover the hidden gems of the Pontiac region.

Our expertise

• Artisan was formed when two women decided to join forces at one address to sell jewellery, knitted items, decorations, and works of art. It is the go-to local spot to buy handmade gifts.
• Aventure Totale, a family business, offers seasonal plants and flowers in greenhouses. We also have FryDaze, a chip and ice cream stand, where you can wash down your hamburger steak with a delicious chocolate milkshake.

Our community

• There are plenty of driven residents in Waltham. Thankfully, they have been generously involved in the Waltham Recreation Association, which organizes community-building activities and events.

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