Cantley: Nature, Water and Art

Cantley appeals to travelers who want to include nature, water activities and art in their vacation plans. Ginns Ecological Park, Mont Cascades and the town’s arts community cater to different interests. This can help you decide which experiences you want to shape your stay: a focus on nature, activities involving water and movement, or artistic discoveries. Cantley is not limited to a single vacation theme.

Nature and the river as defining features

Ginns Ecological Park is a 41.78-hectare nature reserve. It permanently protects Cantley’s biodiversity and natural heritage. Nature is therefore more than a general impression; it is part of the town’s profile through a clearly designated protected area. The Gatineau River is also part of Cantley’s geography: it forms the municipality’s boundary from north to south. If nature is an important consideration when choosing a destination, you’ll find both a specifically designated protected area and a distinctive geographical feature here.

Activities at Mont Cascades

Mont Cascades offers year-round activities and scenic trails in a natural setting. There are also groomed ski runs and panoramic mountain views. Mont Cascades brings together different types of activities: trails and outdoor activities, as well as offerings around the ski runs. This distinction can help you sort out your interests for the trip without assuming a particular season or itinerary. For a family planning a trip together, it makes sense to first consider whether trails, ski runs or other activities should take center stage.

Water park and family activities

The water park at Mont Cascades resort offers families world-renowned water slides, splash areas and a full-service dining experience. The slides and splash areas make the water park a distinct highlight among Cantley’s experiences, while the dining service complements what’s available on site. If water activities are important to your trip, you can consider this area as a reason in its own right to include Mont Cascades in your plans. It is quite different from the nature reserve and arts offerings, and appeals to a different kind of vacation interest.

Artists’ community and gallery

Art de l’Ordinaire is a group of more than 30 artists and craftspeople from Cantley. The community gives the town’s cultural side a tangible presence, bringing art and crafts together. The Linart Gallery offers another perspective. It has been based in Cantley since 2008 and has eight exhibition rooms. The gallery provides a platform for professional sculptors who work with wood, stone and other materials. Art lovers can discover artists from the region and from elsewhere there.

More places to explore

Explore more places: La Pêche, L'ange-Gardien, Notre-Dame-De-La-Salette, Luskville, Chelsea and Sainte-Cécile-De-Masham.

For the broader travel overview: Les Collines-De-L'outaouais.