"It's our third stay here and it's as lovely as ever."
Vermont, USA

"A wonderful place to stay and relax: on our honeymoon! "
Connecticut, USA

"Gorgeous place! I'll be back."
Norway

"We came,
We enjoyed,
We re-energized."
Gatineau, PQ

"Fantastic room,
friendly service,
scrumptious breakfast.
The ideal weekend getaway."
Ottawa, Ontario

"Fabulous: great food & accommodation: pleasant - just like the owners."
Essex, England

"Wonderful hosts - we enjoyed the fine cuisine and friendly conversation."
Ottawa, Ontario

"Exquisite!!."
Victoria, BC

"Very special ."
Hawkesbury, Ontario

"The Best!!"
Rochester, NY, USA

"A wonderfull stay - too short!
Terrific breakfast and warm hospitality. Thank You!"
Toronto, Ontario

Activities & Links

In and around the village of Wakefield there are a remarkable number of things to see and do.

Winter :

Downhill Skiing:
5 minutes walk to Vorlage Ski Centre
10 minutes drive to Edelweiss Valley and Mont Cascades
Downhill Ski passes are available at Les Trois Érables.

X-country skiing in Gatineau Park
Gatineau Park Daily Ski Passes, Winter Trail Maps are available at Les Trois Érables. We are 5 minutes from trails in the North of the Park.

The Keskinada Loppet
Snowshoeing and dogsledding
Sleigh-rides
Snowmobiling : trails run right through the village.
Winterlude in the Nation's Capital.


Spring :

A local sugar-bush visit, for fresh maple syrup, pancakes, and taffy.
The Tulip Festival in the Nation's Capital.

Summer :

Our locally-built cedar-strip canoe is supplied by Headwaters Canoes; we supply paddles and life jackets. Guests can portage the canoe across the road to the Gatineau River for a self-guided adventure.

From May to October take a trip back in time on the Hull/Chelsea/Wakefield steam train! Take the trip from Hull and spend a relaxing night or two at Les Trois Érables, explore & experience the village of Wakefield before returning to Hull by train.

Hike/ swim in the Gatineau Park
Experience the cycling trails
Experience aerial excitement at www.bungee.ca  or www.campfortune.com
Explore the Laflèche Caves
Canoe and kayak
Go horseback riding
Golf at www.ottawagolf.com/edelweiss
Try the waterpark at Mont Cascades
Attend festivals & exhibitions galore in Ottawa & Gatineau
Visit the art exhibitions at the National Gallery of Canada (a favourite trip for Joanne).


Fall :

The Gatineau Hills are a wonderful place to experience the beauty & colour of a Canadian autumn. In September, visit local artists: www.arttourchelseawakefield.com

Les Trois Érables is also featured on quebecheritage.com. Les Trois Erables is a proud member of the Gatineau Valley Historical Society

Year-round, Wakefield offers fine dining and "sampling" in a choice of restaurants, patisseries and confiseries. Your hosts will gladly reserve your table in the restaurant of your choice. We also maintain a selection of menus from local restaurants to help you choose.
Wakefield has many boutiques, antique stores, gift shops and art galleries for your browsing pleasure. Khewa is a good example of a quality boutique. Local artist studios are very interesting: try www.mckenziemarcotte.ca. Don’t forget to visit www.laconfiserie.ca  for home-made sweet delights. Take home a beautiful piece of art, a fresh-baked "tortiére", some hand-made fudge : treasure is easy to find in the village.
Other creative Wakefield enterprises include www.englishincanada.com.

Wakefield has a village walking trail, plus visitors will enjoy a walk to the Pont Gendron, a picturesque covered bridge, or the Maclaren Cemetery, where Lester B. Pearson was laid to rest. In the evening, for eclectic and fascinating entertainment, walk to the Black Sheep Inn,
Maps of the village are available at Les Trois Érables. Indulge and relax at the Nordik Spa, a 15 minute drive south of Wakefield.

Visit another gorgeous Bed & Breakfast on a private lake at www.stanyarhouse.com.

Our fragrant guest soaps are handmade locally at www.hemlockhills.ca .

Click on the image for a current Wakefield weather report.

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