Plenty to explore
all year round
The Jolly Lodgers accomidations are ideally located in the middle of a region filled with exciting things to do and fun activities. Here are some of the highlights and excursions below:
Nearby attractions: ranging from 3km ++
Trans Canada Trail – This network of multi-use recreational trails is the longest in the world and stretches more than 17,398 miles across every province and territory. It showcases Canada’s diverse landscapes and cultures, and is a sustainable national asset that fosters unity, collaboration and connectedness.
Véloroute des Draveurs – This bike path, featuring a 72 km stretch of gravel dust and 28 kilometres of paved road (between Gracefield and Messines) will treat you to a variety of scenery. Alongside several crystalline lakes, forests and farmlands. One of the first sections of the Trans Canada Trail in Québec.
https://www.tourismeoutaouais.com/attraits/veloroute-des-draveurs/
Sugar Shack – Érablière Domaine du Cerf enr. Come indulge your sweet tooth at Domaine du Cerf!
https://www.les-cabanes-a-sucre.com/erabliere-domaine-du-cerf-enr
Parc régional du Mont Morissette – Mont Morissette, in Blue Sea, covers an area of 589 hectares (1,455 acres) and stands 400 m (1,312 ft.) high. Nature lovers can enjoy 13 km (8 mi.) of marked hiking and snowshoeing trails. Site also features a shelter with wood stove, lookout and heritage fire tower.
http://www.bluesea.ca/index.php/communaute/mont-morissette
Boat Rentals – Messines Marina
https://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Quebec/Messines/Marina-Messines/6810474.html
Golf and Berries – Les Fruits Du Sommet / Club De Golf Le Sommet – Come harvest 10 varieties of raspberry and 7 varieties of blueberries. From mid-July to the end of August. Come try 9-hole executive golf course, with a total normal of 31.The farm offers fresh fruits and various local products.
Art gallery – Le Presbytère de Blue Sea – Located in Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, the Blue Sea Rectory is a wonderful and welcoming place for residents, vacationers, and tourists. It features an art gallery, a tourist information desk, free Wi-Fi, and a community garden.
Ferme Au Soleil Levant – This farm first planted berries in 2009. It boasts seven varieties of haskaps and 10 types of blueberries. These berries rich in antioxidants can be picked and consumed fresh and can be easily processed.
https://www.tourismeoutaouais.com/attraits/ferme-au-soleil-levant/
The Cedar lakes recreational trail – A 15-km (9.3-mi.) trail network located in the forest between the two Cèdres lakes in the municipality of Messines. The trails are maintained for hiking in the summer and for skiing in its northern portion in the winter.
https://outaouaispleinair.ca/en/attraction/sentier-recreatif-des-lacs-des-cedres/
Dog sledding – Escapade Huskimo – 1378 Rt. 301, Otter Lake (Québec), Canada
Travel along magnificent lakeside and woodland trails in the scenic Pontiac. Escapade Huskimo offers visitors a memorable dog sledding experience. Why not round off the activity with a relaxing soak in the indoor hot tub? Several packages available.
https://www.escapade-eskimo.com
Snow Shoeing / Cross Country Skiing – Parc régional du Mont Morissette – Mont Morissette, in Blue Sea, covers an area of 589 hectares (1,455 acres) and stands 400 m (1,312 ft.) high. Nature lovers can enjoy 13 km (8 mi.) of marked hiking and snowshoeing trails. Site also features a shelter with wood stove, lookout and heritage fire tower.
https://www.tourismeoutaouais.com/attraits/parc-regional-du-mont-morissette/
Snow Mobiling – Véloroute des Draveurs – This snowmobile path, featuring a 72 km stretch of gravel dust and 28 kilometres of paved road (between Gracefield and Messines) will treat you to a variety of scenery. Alongside several crystalline lakes, forests and farmlands. One of the first sections of the Trans Canada Trail in Québec.
https://www.tourismeoutaouais.com/attraits/veloroute-des-draveurs/
Dogsledding – Maple Sap Harvesting – Ferme L’Aventure invites you to experience an exciting outdoor adventure. Offers to share our passion with you and introduces you to our small dog pack of Alankan and Eurohound.
http://www.fermelaventure.com/bienvenue
Skii Snowboard – Mont Ste Marie – Mont Ste-Marie isn’t just a pretty mountain, although it is that too. We also boast the highest vertical in the area. So, you can appreciate the scenery as you speed down our slopes. And with a great mix of runs ranging from easy to expert, there is no shortage of ways to get down our mountain.
Sentiers De Ski De Fond De Blue Sea – Hiking area – Cross country skiing
https://www.tourismeoutaouais.com/en/attractions/cross-country-skiing-in-blue-sea/
Playing fields – Municipal center located at 10 rue Principale – Soccer field – Playground with structures – Tennis court – Volleyball court.
http://www.bluesea.ca/index.php/en/services/recreation-culture
Cross-country skiing
10 km of well-kept trails and shelter with wood stove Available parking located on Chemin du cimetière
http://www.bluesea.ca/index.php/en/services/recreation-culture
Skating rink – Municipal center located at 10 rue Principale
http://www.bluesea.ca/index.php/en/services/recreation-culture
Snowmobile
600 km of well-kept and marked trails – Parking available in Blue Sea, on Chemin de la gare
https://www.fcmq.qc.ca/en/snowmobilers/plan-your-trip/interactive-trail-map
Curling – Vallée-de-la-Gatineau Curling Club in Maniwaki. It has two rinks, a reception hall, a bar, a kitchen and a large parking lot.
http://www.bluesea.ca/index.php/en/services/recreation-culture