Nearby: Maniwaki, Quebec
This small town of 4,500 lies where the Désert River flows into the Gatineau, about 130 km from Ottawa.
It is the major community in the upper Gatineau Valley and is 150 years old in 2001.
The town has a scenic boardwalk along the Désert River. You can visit the Parc du Draveur
(Raftsmen Park) and learn about the history of logging and rafting, while visiting the tugboat Pythinga.
Enjoy a free ride about a rabaska canoe, courtesy of the town.Annual Events: Whitewater Festival on the Haute-Gatineau (late August). FoundLocally's Business listings for Maniwaki Chateau Logue 8 Comeau St 819-449-7999 The Chateau Logue was built in 1887, on the banks of the Gatineau River, and today houses an interpretive centre, which covers the history of forest fire prevention, from the earliest days to modern-day computer and satellite detection. Maniwaki's COPFEU is a world leader in the development of new prevention technologies. Also here are travelling art exhibits, picnic areas, and bilingual tours. Open May to October, daily 10 am to 5 pm. Admission; adults, seniors, and students $2, children under 6 are free, family $5. Reservations required for groups. Parc du Draveur (Raftsmen Park) 156 Principal Rd South 819-449-6627 This park pays tribute to the logging history of Maniwaki and those who worked in this exciting but often dangerous industry. The park contains an impressive steel statue of a log driver. Tugboat Pythonga Parc du Draveur (Raftsmen Park) This specially-fitted tugboat pulled logs downstream through areas with slow currents, and to prevent logs from getting dispersed. Often these log rafts were miles long, and looked like floating carpets on the area's lakes and rivers. This tug typically pulled close to 400,000 logs for 50 kilometres. Foret de l'Aigle Demonstration Area of Forestry Work Paganakomin Mikan Road at the southern exit of Maniwaki This demonstration area will show the various ways to cut wood particularly to bush logging. On the drive to the Area, you will pass the Kitan Zibi Anishinabeg native reservation. Savoyard Covered Bridge Pont Rouge Road, Grand-Remous This bridge, a few kilometres north of Maniwaki, is one of five in the Gatineau region. This bridge offers great views of the Gatineau River. There is a winch that was used to trim the passing log booms. Quinn Brook Falls Highway 105 at Highway 117 North This waterfall is on the left side of the road, before the La Vérendrye park entrance. Nearby is the 1927 Mercier Dam that created the Baskatong Reservoir. La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve Highway 117, via 105 north of town, about 50 km to park's south entrance 819-438-2017 This park has a number of interpretive trails, including the Mysterious Forest Trail, 13 km from park entrance. There are campgrounds, the Rolland Falls and an Interpretive centre all close to the south entrance. Open mid May to mid September 8 am to 8 pm daily. Admission is free. Community Map
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