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Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Canada's seat of government, a stunning Gothic Revival complex on a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, with daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Chelsea
Quebec, Canada · North America
About Chelsea
Chelsea is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Gatineau, 11km from Parliament Hill, Ottawa.
Chelsea is in Quebec, Canada, with about 8,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gatineau, about 7 km away.
Chelsea is a municipality located immediately north of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Ottawa. Chelsea is located within Canada's National Capital Region. It is the seat of Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais Regional County Municipality.
Its population was 8000 in the 2021 CanadianRead more
Census. The population of Chelsea is almost evenly divided between anglophones and francophones, with both official languages being spoken in roughly 70% of households.
The municipality has a reputation for being environmentally responsible, and was one of the first in Canada to ban the use of pesticides. While 60% of the area consists of Gatineau Park, much of the rest of Chelsea is residential.
A sports complex, the Meredith Centre, was developed in 2012 next to Chelsea Elementary School. The complex hosts a hockey rink, community rooms, and soccer fields. The mayor of Chelsea, QC is Pierre Guénard.
Part of the film Grey Owl was shot on the Gatineau River. A number of regionally and nationally well-known musicians, filmmakers, and artists live in Chelsea, including Ian Tamblyn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Chelsea?
Within an hour or so of Chelsea: Parliament Hill, Ottawa (11 km), Canadian War Museum (11 km).
Are there any good drives near Chelsea?
The nearest famous roads are Mont-Tremblant.
Where is Chelsea?
Chelsea is in Quebec, Canada, about 7 km from Gatineau.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,000
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Timezone
- America/Toronto
- Coordinates
- 45.5001, -75.7827
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Essential numbers in Canada
CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Canadian War Museum
Canada's national museum of military history, with immersive exhibits from early conflicts through modern peacekeeping missions.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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