GRATUIT! OUTAOUAIS ~ 2021 ~ WEST QUEBEC FREE!

Un magazine pour les villégiateurs, les visiteurs et les amateurs de plein air ! A magazine for cottagers, visitors and outdoor enthusiasts! Isabelle Jarod PATRY CROGHAN Courtier Immobilier Courtier Immobilier 613.880.1323 819.664.7093 [email protected] [email protected]

210 CHEMIN D’AYLMER, bureau 14, Gatineau (Aylmer) 819.684.4000 VALLÉE DE L’OUTAOUAIS Sommaire / Contents 2 Le mot du rédacteur en chef 4 Dear Cottage Living 6 Dispatches from the 148 7 Outaouais recreational projects funded 9 The Cottage: opening and closing BELLES LECTURES ESTIVALES 10 GREAT SUMMER READS 12 Retour sur la vague immobilière des chalets 14 Dreams versus reality: the cottage ownership quest MAY HAVE BEEN THEIR 16 MUSICSALVATION 22 The little hospital that could 27 Explorez la rivière des Outaouais Come explore the Ottawa River 28 The Log Driver’s Waltz: a bike packing adventure 30 Great Board Games for the cottage 33 Mission possible : cultiver fruits et légumes au chalet 36 Louange aux fruits et légumes de l’Outaouais 37 Savoureux plats à emporter ~ Tasty Take-out Treats 38

RECIPE Jamie Cameron 40 SPRING TROUT 41 Circuit gastronomique dans les collines de la Éditeur / Publisher: Ventes / Sales: Lily Ryan Dana Bertrand, Peter Smith, Gatineau / Dining in the Gatineau Hills Bonnie Zimmerling, Melanie Ward, Rédacteur en chef / Editor: Brenda McGuire, Christine Henri 42 Recette - Poulet au yogourt, salade en quartiers Laurent R-Cardinal Correction et traduction / et fricassée de champignons Directeur de la production Correction & Translation: Lynne Lavery, et graphiste / Karine Legault-Leblond, Lionel Tessier 44 Petites annonces / Classifieds Production Manager and Graphic Designer: Cover Photo: Bonnie Zimmerling Jess Clouthier RÉPERTOIRE DE LA CONSTRUCTION / Téléphone / Phone: 819-683-3582 46 CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY Nos collaborateurs / Our Contributers: Marjorie Boies, Simon Brière-Audet, Courriel / E-mail: Etienne Cuerrier, Carl Hager, Lynne Lavery, [email protected] 48 Haiku’ku Michael and Amanda Louthood, Adresse / Address: Tony Martins, Darlene Pashak, 5-289, route 148, Mansfield, QC J0X 1R0 JD Potié, Fred Ryan, Nicolas Sabourin Merci à tous ceux et celles qui nous ont fourni des photos pour notre magazine 2021. Thank you to everyone who contributed photos Vie de chalet est un projet en partenariat produit par le Journal du Pontiac, Le Bulletin d’Aylmer, et le West Quebec Post. to this year’s magazine. Cottage Living is a joint project created by the Pontiac Journal, Bulletin d’Aylmer, and the West Quebec Post. Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 1 LE MOT DU RÉDACTEUR EN CHEF Évadez-vous au chalet cet été Escape to the cottage this summer

lors que je me préparais à rédiger mon premier mot du rédacteur pour s I bring my thoughts -- and notes -- together for my first editorial for le magazine Vie de Chalet de l'Outaouais, toujours confiné à la West Quebec’s Cottage Living, I consider what is essential, given more A maison, je me suis mis à réfléchir aux sujets que je voulais aborder. stay-at-home orders. Family, health, and friends come to mind. La famille, la santé et les amis me sont venus immédiatement à l'esprit. A It's clear all three have been affected by the ongoing pandemic, whether Il est clair que la pandémie a perturbé ces trois aspects de nos vies. Certains it’s seeing family members only rarely, or not at all, facing mental or physical d’entre nous n’avons presque plus de contact physique avec nos proches, voire health challenges, or missing our friendships in these solitary times. pas du tout, certains sont confrontés à des problèmes de santé mentale ou The table of contents of this year’s Cottage Living, I realize, covers these physique, et nous nous apercevons que nos amitiés se sont refroidies en cette three themes well, directly or indirectly. Cottage-time is a balm to our période d’isolement. spirits and souls, a real help in facing the intense pressures and stresses Je constate que le contenu de cette édition touche ces trois thèmes, of COVID-19. directement ou indirectement. The quest for a cottage and today's untamed cottage market -- both covered Le désir d’avoir un chalet et la frénésie du marché immobilier des chalets in this edition -- illustrate the importance cottages have played in our lives d'aujourd'hui, les deux abordés dans ce numéro, démontrent d’ailleurs and during this pandemic. l'importance que jouent les chalets dans nos vies, surtout lors de cette A cottage offers us a personal refuge, an escape; it has also been a classic pandémie. Le temps passé au chalet est un baume pour l’esprit, le chalet est gathering place for family and friends. This might explain today's cottage un endroit propice pour échapper aux angoisses liées à la COVID-19. market surge. With a cottage, comes our hope of gathering with friends or En plus d’offrir un refuge, le chalet est un lieu de rassemblement extended family, all in a beautiful bucolic setting. Even without this contact, de prédilection pour la famille et les amis. C'est peut-être ce qui explique there's a benefit from embracing music and literature at the lake, as we find l'essor actuel du marché des chalets, car le chalet devient symbole ourselves some rare zenitude. d'espoir, d'un espoir de retrouvailles familiales ou amicales, le tout dans un Collaborator Tony Martins recommends summer reading, and his décor bucolique. interviews with West Quebec musicians tell us their art may have been their Même si ces rencontres ne sont peut-être pas envisageables alors que j’écris own salvation when the pandemic struck the music industry last year. ces lignes, le chalet demeure tout de même un lieu idéal où se retrouver, mais Marjorie Boies also suggests some reading and has interviewed Pontiac aussi l'endroit parfait où découvrir un nouvel album de musique ou dévorer farmer Jonathan Smiley from La Ferme Pleine Lune - Full Moon Farm, for un bon roman au bord du lac. tips on vegetable gardening at the cottage. We've included two recipes from Notre collaborateur Tony Martins recommande d'ailleurs une lecture d'été, local chefs using the garden’s healthy bounty, especially with a lucky catch et ses entretiens avec des musiciens de la région nous apprennent que leur or a locally-grown chicken. art a peut-être été leur salut lorsque la pandémie a frappé l'industrie de la Friendship focuses us on Michael Louthood’s piece on board games. As the musique de plein fouet. main organizer of Ottawa’s Board Gaming Crew, his amazing games will fill En plus de nous suggérer un roman qui explore un sujet de circonstance, the laziest of summer's days. Marjorie Boies a eu l'occasion d’interviewer Jonathan Smiley de la ferme Yes, our table of contents details this pandemic year’s ambition of “escaping Pleine Lune, afin de solliciter des conseils d'horticulture pour entretenir un to the cottage”! I invite you in ... potager au chalet. Nous avons aussi ajouté deux recettes de chefs cuisiniers d’ici qui mettent en valeur nos produits, dont les poissons et la volaille. Le thème de l'amitié est bien reflété dans l'article de Michael Louthood, Laurent du Board Gaming Crew d'Ottawa, qui nous présente des jeux de société R-Cardinal étonnants qui combleront nos journées d'été paisibles. Effectivement, notre édition s'inspire d’un désir profond qui s’est manifesté lors de cette année pandémique, soit de s'échapper au chalet ! Embarquez-vous?

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Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 5 Dispatches from the 148 – Fred Ryan More nuclear waste possible The federal Liberals, however, seem determined ESCAPING TO not to re-examine the problem and other possible solutions, but to double-down and push harder. COTTAGE COUNTRY? Last September, Federal Minister of Natural Resources Seamus O'Regan, while announcing Feds reviewing a plan that needs your scrutiny! some reviews, stunned the regulatory landscape by proposing even more nuclear experimentation long one of the Ottawa River's most scenic Readers of Cottage Living and of other and more nuclear waste, not less. Minister stretches, through forested hills with steep regional media know by now of the threat facing O'Regan proposed a brand new program -- to A bluffs including Oiseau Rock on one side the downstream towns and cities, farms and develop and market mini-reactors around the and, to the west, a rolling vista of pastures, cottages: the massive radioactive wastes held in world. Thus, he has proposed creating even more marshes, creeks, hills and managed forests, outside storage. Indeed, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ such waste -- by spreading it around the country the surprisingly urbane town of Deep River sits a (CNL) authorities themselves routinely chart the in isolated sites where the mini-reactors would be historic site: Chalk River. Curiously, its history may leakage of radioactive elements into and down shipped. O'Regan argued, without any evidence, be more in the future than the past. the Ottawa River. This outflow is all within that nuclear energy is necessary to reach Canada's This picture-postcard section of the mighty "acceptable limits", they assure Canadians. The zero emissions target, sliding over the fact that Ottawa River hosts Canada's main nuclear years of controversy around what to do with the micro-reactors do create emissions; that all research facilities, including the temporary storage radioactive waste in temporary storage have been radioactive materials decompose into toxic waste. of significant amounts of radioactive waste. covered by most media -- protests by residents and These are "emissions". In practical terms, this waste will never be safe. cottage-owners, anti-dump flotillas on the Ottawa Multiple researchers and public interest groups The entire region lives under a possible doomsday River, and marches in the streets of Ottawa- have pointed out that "micro-reactors" (MNRs) scenario, a major nuclear accident on the scale Gatineau have all made news, and kept MPs are irrelevant to reaching Canada's balanced, of Chernobyl, Fukushima or Three Mile Island. holding their heads down, way down. At issue is zero-emissions targets on time. The MNRs will take today's old plan to privatize the problem -- to the years to develop, and at immense cost, much more BILL C-28: STRENGTHENING benefit of a consortium of corporations led by than existing green technologies. The critics also Canada's least-favourite, SNC Lavalin, a six-to- point out the dangers of shipping nuclear facilities ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION eight-billion dollar program. The corporations to isolated communities which do not have FOR A HEALTHIER CANADA ACT have proposed a massive "near-surface" dump the resources, human or otherwise, to handle This spring, Pontiac's MP Will Amos announced which extends about eight stories above the high-tech problems in nuclear management. surface and holds enough waste to fill 15 football Bill C-28, the federal Liberals' flagship legislation Cottage owners have joined farmers, tourism fields, all of it radioactive to varying degrees, but businesses and local residents in opposing both in environmental protection. Last year Mr. Amos with very little fuel-rod radioactivity. This dump tried to downplay alarm over the SNC Lavalin plans for the Ottawa River and area. Nevertheless, will be isolated from us, basically, by a high-tech "reviews" continue, with open-lines, public plan to build a mega-dump for nuclear waste fabric, a "geo-fabric" (with grass on top). upstream along the Ottawa River; he urged meetings, interactive web sites, and virtual This Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) surveys. The higher the political decision-making cottage-country residents to trust the consultation has generated widespread opposition -- and goes, the more it shifts to favouring SNC Lavalin process in the on-going evaluation of the Near alarm. Regulators have sent the proposal back and allied corporate interests. Hence, cottagers Surface Disposal Site near Chalk River, above for refinement and detail, with the environmental and local citizens focus on alerting the general Pembroke and Chapeau. review process seemingly caught in a loop of public to the dangers. Watch your local media, Released just after the tenth anniversary of the postponements, re-adjustments, and new ideas - and social media, to learn more so you can make Fukushima nuclear disaster, Bill C-28 promises - but never including the obvious option that the your own concerns known. Canadians "the right to a healthy and clean federal government takes back the entire program The federal government -- Liberal at the environment" and gives greater authority to the and actually deals with Canada's long-term moment -- seems tied to the corporate vision of Minister of Environment and Climate Change to radioactive waste. Right from the start, the NSDF magnificent profits (for the corporations). The prohibit the use of substances of highest risk. Even proposal did not meet minimal international Conservatives have the same approach; indeed, though this sounds like good news, according to a standards. it was Prime Minister Harper who turned this press release from the David Suzuki Foundation: The Ottawa Riverkeeper organization has been profitable section of the nuclear industry over “The language needs to be strengthened to ensure eyeing these developments with some alarm, to SNC Lavalin and the corporate sector. With an that this right has a real impact. In particular, we given the threat they pose to the downstream election possible in the near future, Canadians need clear rules for environmental decision-making Ottawa River watershed; over 100 towns and cities, would be wise to make the nuclear waste dilemma that protect vulnerable populations and advance from Gatineau and Montreal to both the MRC an election issue. Ottawa Valley area cottage- environmental justice.” Pontiac and MRC des Collines, have all passed owners and full-time residents, the problem's most A better consultative process might avoid resolutions of opposition. immediate targets, seem determined to do so. the need for litigation by Canadians as they pursue protection of their futures, commented one Sources of further information on the Chalk River plans: 1) www.radwastereview.ca (from William Amos, MP) official of the Fort William Cottagers Association, 2) ottawariverkeeper.ca/nuclear downstream from the controversial Chalk River site. 3) "Russia's New Empire: Nuclear Energy", Scientific American, Oct 2013, pg 89-93. FDR 4) Local media articles and letters: Pontiac Journal, Bulletin d'Aylmer, The Equity, Hill Times. 6 ~ Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living Outaouais recreational projects funded J-D Potié

o revitalize communities and contribute to economic recovery, the for all ages, the surface will be usable year-round. “It’s going to be a lot Canadian and Québec governments have joined forces and of fun for kids,” Amos said, adding that the project is linked with the T announced, in mid-April 2021, $3.5 million for seven sports and revitalization of Masham. “It will be family oriented and also great recreational infrastructure projects across the Outaouais. Two thirds of each for seniors.” project’s total comes to the MRCs or municipalities as a grant, in equal parts Chénéville will see the installation of new lights for various sports fields federally and provincially, with the remaining third paid by the recipients. (skating rink, soccer pitches, and baseball diamonds) and improving The projects can be spread over several years. existing infrastructures like protective nets, bleachers, and washrooms. From the total, $1.7 million will be dedicated to build an outdoor The project in Grand Remous will see the addition of play structures multi-functional recreational pool at Jack-Eyamie Park in Masson-Angers, for children, creating leisure spaces for people with reduced mobility, and with completion slated for 2022. installing garden boxes adapted for people of all physical conditions. Other projects include: renovating and expanding recreational The investment in Déléage has been wanted since the 1980s. It will infrastructure in Campbell’s Bay ($83,200) as well as upgrades to the finance the installation of a concrete foundation and a roof over the local 92-km PPJ Cyclopark in MRC Pontiac ($291,678); developing a synthetic outdoor rink along with new lights, stands for spectators, a service building multi-sports surface in the sector of Ste-Cécile-de-Masham in MRC des with dressing rooms, public washrooms, drinking fountains, and a storage Collines ($267,044); renovating and adding lights to Parc Robert-Latour room. Altogether, with the municipality’s contribution, the project is worth sports fields in Chénéville, MRC Papineau ($143,036); developing a over $1.4 million. multi-generational, multi-functional park in Grand-Remous, ($69,306) Amos said these funds are necessary because many rural municipalities and installing a new roof on the multicultural centre in Déléage ($968,570), and small towns don’t have access to the type of sports and recreational both in MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau. amenities that larger centres do. The investments should also provide “[These are] important for residents, visitors and those who may want to considerable economic spin-offs, notably by creating jobs, boosting business come live here…The pandemic has demonstrated the importance for our and tourism activities. rural communities to have access to quality sports and recreation facilities The Québec government’s funds come from the Programme d’aide that will improve quality of life,” said Pontiac MP Will Amos. He also financière aux infrastructures récréatives et sportives (PAFIRS), and the feds emphasized the increased popularity of cycling tourism. “Cycling is a type contributed from the Community, culture, and recreation infrastructure of tourism that’s accelerating across the world, generating significant stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada Program (ICIP). returns; when people go on cycling trips they tend to stay in a region for longer periods of time.” Campbell’s Bay Mayor Maurice Beauregard said the support will be very beneficial for families in his community. The work includes a building with two washrooms and a change room, a water fill station for the nearby Ottawa River boat dock, a play structure for 6 - 12 year olds, a walkway and lighting. “It will be accessible to people using the PPJ and the splash pad. It will have more than one use, we are proud to say,” Beauregard commented. The synthetic sports surface in Ste-Cécile-de-Masham is designed for use with volleyball, basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and hockey. Intended

Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 7 Vous pensez que vous avez tout le nécessaire Marc Aufranc dans vos bagages, mais vous rencontrez Pharmacien propriétaire une difficulté inattendue: • Les moustiques rendent tout le monde fou. Owner pharmacist • Vous avez oublié la écran solaire à la maison et vous attrapez Affi lié à /Affi liated to un gros coup de soleil. • La poussée dentaire de bébé vient de commencer! SAVIEZ-VOUS QUE VOTRE PHARMACIEN • Le barbecue d'hier soir ne veut simplement pas être digéré. PEUT VOUS OFFRIR CES SERVICES ? • Vous resseutez des symptomes de zona. • Vous avez été piqué par une tique. DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR PHARMACIST CAN OFFER THESE SERVICES? • Vous pensez avoir une ITSS (Infection transmise par le sang ou les relations sexuelle). Consultations pour problèmes de santé mineurs avec diagnostic préalable du médecin • Vous avez des nausées ou vomissements légers à modérés. Consultations for minor health problems • Vous faites une dermatite de contact allergique. that have been previously diagnosed by the doctor • Vous avez un reflux gastro-oesophagien (brûlé lents d'estomac). • Rhinite allergique (rhume des foins) / Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) • Vous avez un feu sauvage. • Conjonctivite allergique / Allergic conjunctivitis (eye infl ammation) • Dermatite atopique (eczema) / Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Dans ces moments là, votre pharmacie du coin peut venir à la rescousse ! • Vaginite à levure / Yeast infection Avec un vaste assortiment d’articles de base et de médicaments pour l’été, • Hémorroïdes / Hemorrhoids des cadeaux et des friandises ainsi que des services complets de prescriptions, • Infection urinaire chez la femme Urinary tract infection for women le pharmacien Marc Aufranc et son équipe sont prêts à vous aider dans • Herpès labial / Cold sore n’importe quelle circonstance. Certaines conditions peuvent s'appliquer.

Amorcer une thérapie médicamenteuse Arrêtez-vous sur la route 148 à Shawville (tellement pratique!) pour traiter ou prévenir des problèmes de santé Start a medication plan to treat or prevent health problems Des mesures de sécurité supplémentaires peuvent être • Cessation tabagique / Smoking cessation en place pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19. • Contraception orale d’urgence Emergency oral contraception • Contraception / Contraception • Pédiculose (traitement des poux) Pediculosis (Lice treatment) • Vaccination / Immunization • Prophylaxie antibiotique chez les personnes exposées à une piqûre de tique (maladie de Lyme) Prescribe an antibiotic to a person who has a tic bite (lyme disease) • Traitement d’un zona et de l’infl uenza Shingles and Infl uenza treatment You think you’ve packed it all, but then the

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8 ~ Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living THE COTTAGE OPENING AND CLOSING CHECKLIST Nicolas Sabourin OPENING Before you go…prepare a list before hitting the road Before you go…the final steps before saying for your summer getaway. good-bye for the season • Check that the electricity, phone line and any other services are up • Unplug all major appliances. Cutting off the power to major appliances and running. reduces the risk of electrical fires and other wire related breaks • Collect your boat, trailer and cottage insurance papers to have on hand; or complications. ensure the insurance is up to snuff—a quick call to your agent should • Get rid of fire hazards: pack up and remove loose paper products, old do the trick. rags, chemicals, and other items that could easily catch or spread fire. • Make your list and check it twice: tool kit, cleaning supplies, keys, • Clean and unplug your BBQ from the propane tank clothes and groceries. Having to turn around and go home for a • Turn the heating down, or off if your pipes have been properly drained forgotten item will dampen your vacation spirit. and winterized. If you want to reduce frost build-up, consider leaving When you get there…you’ve been gone for a while so a thorough the thermostat set at 14 degrees Celsius. check is in order • Pack up and clean out the fridge and cupboards. If you don’t want • Scour the outside of your property and look around for any damage any new animal friends in the spring take your food home, including to power lines, phone lines, the chimney, the roof, the deck, the dock, canned goods. windows and screens. • Take photos of everything: you will thank yourself next year should • Don’t neglect the grounds as well as the posts, pads, and beams beneath you need to make an insurance claim, as photographic proof can be your cottage. an incredible time and money-saver. • Head inside and verify that woodland critters haven’t made a new home • Finally, verify that all valuables are out of sight and that the doors to inside. Search the cupboards and corners for any signs of mice or other the shed, the garage, the boathouse and the cottage itself have been intruders, and, while you’re at it, look around for any water damage properly locked. that may have occurred during the winter. 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Pour Nathalie, c’est la naissance de ses filles et la réalisation qu’elle leur offre une vie vide de sens, sans toutes ces aventures qui ont marqué sa propre enfance qui est l’élément déclencheur de sa remise en question. Tout d’un coup, les souvenirs de la forêt Rouge surgissent et elle tente de s’échapper de son quotidien à grandes lampées de rouge, de pizza surgelées extra fromage et de longues heures à visionner des séries en rafale. Pour sa part, Karine s’étourdit à gravir les échelons de la vente de Tupperware, mais ses aspirations de diriger l'équipe de vendeuses la plus prospère de Laval cachent une solitude qu'elle peine à combler. Le récit de leur vie d’adulte parsemée d’embûches est entrecoupé d’anecdotes savoureuses de leur enfance. 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e marché immobilier des chalets en Outaouais a connu une année sans précédent en 2020 et certainement inégalée en termes de ventes. L Alors que plusieurs travailleurs de l’Outaouais se sont trouvés en confinement et en télétravail au mois de mars 2020, un bon nombre d’entre eux se sont tournés vers le chalet pour fuir la vie urbaine ou de banlieue et briser la monotonie. Plusieurs travailleurs qui n’avaient pas de chalet se sont à leur tour rués vers le marché immobilier afin de trouver une résidence secondaire. « Il y a eu une importante augmentation de vente de maisons unifamiliales (ce qui comprend les chalets) dans la MRC de Pontiac et celle des Collines », a indiqué Eric Lemieux, économiste principal à l’Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec (APCIQ). Comme l’explique l’APCIQ, en raison du télétravail, la résidence secondaire a suscité un intérêt marqué, ce qui a créé un renforcement de l’attrait pour la périphérie et la villégiature. « Nous avons constaté une très forte croissance dans certaines agglomérations de villégiature, doublant quasiment le niveau de ventes atteint en 2019 dans certains cas, ce qui traduit cet engouement pour la résidence secondaire », a déclaré Charles Brant, directeur du Service de l’analyse du marché à l’APCIQ. Dans le Pontiac, il y a eu 27 transactions immobilières pour des chalets contre 16 en 2019 et 11 en 2018. M. Lemieux indique que le Pontiac a vu une hausse considérable de transactions en 2020 avec 236 pour des maisons unifamiliales : « On remarque une augmentation de 84 % des transactions en 2020 pour des maisons unifamiliales par rapport à 2019 et c’est certain que c’est majoritairement des gens de l’extérieur de la région qui sont venus acheter dans le Pontiac. » Dans la MRC des Collines, la croissance est moins remarquable que dans la MRC de Pontiac, mais demeure quand même impressionnante avec une augmentation de 23 % des transactions de 2020 par rapport à 2019. À l’échelle de la province, la vente de propriétés unifamiliales a augmenté d’environ 17 % en 2020, comparativement à 2019.

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Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 15 MUSIC MAY HAVE BEEN THEIR SALVATION How five local musicians maintained passion and production despite the pandemic

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Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 21 THE LITTLE HOSPITAL THAT COULD History of the Chapeau Hospital Darlene Pashak

small community, Chapeau, surrounded by smaller All that was left to do was acquire a doctor. communities in the western region of what is now MRC Enter Dr. Harold C. Keon, who decided to make Chapeau his permanent Pontiac, rallied in the 1950’s, to purchase, prepare and outfit home with his wife and eventually their family of eight children. Hailing “the smallest hospital in Canada”. This building would from nearby Sheenboro, Harold Keon was the 6th of 13 children born to become a hub for all things medical, dental and even Lorne and Loretta (nee Ryan) Keon. He was accepted into Queen's University social, in the area. in Kingston, Ontario, but war broke out and he joined the Royal Canadian The closest hospital at the time was in Pembroke, Air Force, serving as a Fighter Pilot in World War II. Upon return to Canada, Ontario.A To get there one had to cross the mighty Ottawa River that could he graduated as a physician from the University of Ottawa in 1952 and only be traversed by ferry in fair weather or over the ice in winter; otherwise, decided to open his medical practice in Chapeau. it required a 50 mile trip, one way, to the closest bridge during the annual The town sold the property to the hospital for $1, and the Chapeau freeze-up and thaw seasons. It wasn’t until 1957 that residents in the area Hospital opened its doors in 1954. The hospital would oversee the birth could easily access medical services nearby in Ontario when the bridge of local residents, some literal pulling of teeth, mending broken bones, linking the two provinces was completed. applying sutures, administering pharmaceuticals and treating a wide range C.A. Beaulieu, then mayor of Chapeau, headed the effort to establish a of other ailments, until the introduction of a formalized Medicare system hospital, starting in 1951 with grants from Pontiac County and the province in the early 70s. of Québec. The “Old Harney Place”, owned by Kathleen Harney, including Patients hailed from all over the Pontiac, but primarily from Fort- 100 acres of land, was purchased in the fall of 1951 using some of the grant Coulonge and westward. Some Ontarians travelled to the little hospital money. Beaulieu kept the ball rolling with further meetings in the spring to receive the excellent dental care provided by Dr. Keon, for which he involving Sheenboro, Waltham, Chichester and Allumette Island East and was renowned. West. By that fall, renovations to the stone building were completed: The hospital came complete with a waiting room, four patient rooms new foundation, windows, doors, furnace, and a roof; interior walls were upstairs, a men’s ward downstairs, five bassinets, an x-ray machine, an erected to separate the rooms, and fully lined with wallboard; and it was autoclave to sterilize instruments (which nurses themselves sharpened), a completely rewired. kitchen, and an emergency room often used for minor surgeries; it was The Hospital Women’s Auxiliary held linen showers, fund-raised, and staffed with a registered nurse and Dr. Harold Keon. Over the 19 years the worked hard to clean and furnish the hospital, with assistance from the hospital existed, it employed 29 local people: nurses, cooks (who were also St. Alphonsus Catholic Women’s League. responsible for hand-washing the dishes and doing laundry, initially with a

22 ~ Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living wringer washer and clothesline, later with an automatic washer and dryer), housekeepers, bookkeepers, night watch, and a maintenance staff whose responsibilities included such tasks as removing raccoons nesting in the building. Until Medicare arrived in the 70s, Dr. Keon charged $4 for a house call, “if they had the money”, and $2 for an office visit. Although there were official opening and closing hours for the hospital, Dr. Keon and the nursing staff would remain at work until all patients had been seen. He was the doctor on call 24/7, 365 days a year. It isn’t possible to talk about the Chapeau Hospital without reference to Dr. Harold Keon, as the two were inextricably linked. The town was so appreciative of their doctor, who was all things to all people, that Dr. Keon Day took place June 21, 1975, celebrating his Silver Jubilee. Festivities included a mass, student presentations of dancing, singing, gymnastics and handmade gifts including a Flying Officer Harold Keon booklet from Immaculate Conception School, (now Dr. Wilbert Keon School) with the names of the children in local schools he had delivered--roughly estimated to be 55 per year for a total of 1,200 or more at that time. Gifts included plaques and money collected for a terra jet he would use for moose hunting. The day concluded with a family banquet at the locally famous Meilleur’s Hotel (Fred’s) and, toutes les tailles - all sizes finally, a dance at Harrington Hall. accès facile aux arrière-cours - easy access to backyards To this day, his eldest daughter Catherine remarks that écologique - environmentally friendly people still stop her to marvel at her father’s doctoring, and hold estimations gratuites - free estimates him in high esteem even though it has been 44 years since he Mike Fox practiced in the little town. Journalist Nancy Cressy remarked in the Pembroke Observer in the 70s: “They admire him because 613-633-0071 he is good. And they admire him because he is their doctor. He chose Chapeau when he could have chosen to locate anywhere Serving Pontiac and Renfrew County since 1999 in Canada.” www.MikesStumpRemoval.ca In the 1970s, Québec established its system of local community service centres (CLSCs), and the hospital was used for this purpose during the 1980s. In 1989 the Chapeau CLSC moved to its current location on Saint Patrick Street, and a member of the Keon family COTTAGERS, WE HAVE YOU COVERED! purchased the old hospital building, converting it into apartments, • Full line of Fishing Tackle • Rods & Bait and eventually a home, where the family continues to reside. • COLD BEER • Liquor & Wine Graduate Dr. Harold Keon • Ice • Groceries • Propane Exchange • Bingo Cards • Camp Firewood • Fireworks Thanks to the Keon family for supplying information and pictures for this article. • Pizza Kits • AND MORE! VILLÉGIATEURS, POUR TOUS VOS BESOINS! TIMELINE OF HEALTHCARE IN WHAT IS NOW KNOWN AS PONTIAC WEST, • Grand choix d’articles de pêche • Cannes & appâts • Bière Froids CENTRED IN THE VILLAGE OF CHAPEAU • Alcools & Vin • Glace • Epicerie • Échange de propane • Cartes de bingo Prior to 1871 Father Lynch, physician and first resident pastor • Bois de chauffage de camp • Feux d'artifice c. 1871 Dr. John Judge • Des kits de pizza • ET PLUS! c. 1894 Dr. J.P. Giguer DÉPANNEUR Early 1900s Dr. Joseph O’Reilly (practiced for 20 years) 1906-1950 Dr. Odillon Beaudry 1951 Chapeau Mayor C.A. Beaulieu initiates plans for a hospital in Chapeau 1952-1977 Dr. Harold C. Keon 1952 Committee struck to found a local hospital 1954 Chapeau Hospital opens in the former Harney house, the oldest stone building in Chapeau 1957 The bridge from Allumettes Island to Pembroke opens, GROCERY, BAR & TACKLE ending the need for ferry service www.dcbeersales.ca 1977 Dr. Harold Keon dies prematurely at the age of 55 from colon cancer, ending his over 25 year career as the local doctor. 362 Pembroke Road, Chapeau 1980s Chapeau Hospital becomes home to a CLSC 819-689-2068 • 819-689-5363 À votre service 7 jours sur 7 1989 CLSC opens in its current location on Saint Patrick Street and the Open 7 days a week for your convenience hospital building is sold to members of the Keon family Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 23 24 ~ Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 25 VOIE NAVIGABLE DE LA RIVIÈRE DES OUTAOUAIS

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26 ~ Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living Come, explore the Ottawa River: there’s more than 1,200 km of boating paradise JD Potié

stablished in 1993, the Ottawa River Waterway system encourages boaters from the local community and visitors from afar, to take Eadvantage of its services and discover the beauty of the Ottawa River. Currently organized by a sub-committee within the MRC Pontiac, the Ottawa River Waterway system provides boat lifting services at three dams along the river, using hydraulic trailers and allowing boaters to explore more than 1,200 km of river, from Aylmer, QC to Mattawa, ON. Whether transporting a 32-foot speed boat, a 40-foot pontoon, or a half- Explorez plus de 1 200 km dozen jet skis, the system has the proper equipment to transport with the utmost level of safety and convenience. de paradis nautique There were two sites opened in Rapides-des-Joachims over 25 years ago; as well as these, the waterway now boasts stations in Portage-du-Fort, Bryson, and sur la rivière des Outaouais two on l’Isle-aux-Allumettes: in Desjardinsville and in Chapeau. According to the MRC Pontiac’s Tourism Marketing Officer, Chantal Lair, naugurée en 1993, la Voie navigable de la rivière des Outaouais a pour the system promotes the Ottawa River as one of Canada’s prime boating but d’encourager les plaisanciers à découvrir la rivière des Outaouais destinations. I dans toute sa splendeur. “Historically, the Ottawa River was a major highway, and we think it can be Actuellement dirigée par un sous-comité au sein de la MRC de Pontiac, la again,” said Lair, noting that the MRC hopes to expand with more locations Voie navigable se spécialise dans la prestation de services de transport de along the river. “It’s obviously one of our largest attractions. It’s a different bateaux à trois barrages différents le long des 1200 km de la rivière d'Aylmer way of travelling, of discovering the region and our neighbouring communities à Mattawa. as well.” Que ce soit pour le transport d'un bateau de 32 pieds ou de 40 pieds, d’un The system’s website, www.ottawariverwaterway.ca, where people will be able ponton ou de quelques motomarines, les sites de contournement des obstacles to directly book lifts and plan their trips, should be officially re-launched permettent d’assurer une navigation sécuritaire sur la rivière. in May. For now, people can book by calling 1-866-224-5244, with at least Les deux premiers ont été mis en service à Rapides-des-Joachims il y a plus 24-hours’ notice. de 25 ans. Aujourd'hui, la Voie navigable compte des sites de contournement Make 2021 the year to re-discover the Ottawa River! à Portage-du-Fort, Bryson, Desjardinsville et à Chapeau. Selon Chantal Lair, agente de marketing touristique de la MRC de Pontiac, le projet permet de mousser la rivière des Outaouais comme une destination de choix pour la navigation de plaisance. Légende / Legend « Historiquement, la rivière des Outaouais était une voie importante de navigation, et nous pensons qu'elle peut l'être à nouveau », a indiqué Mme Site de transbordement / Hydraulic Boat Lift Lair, précisant que la MRC espère élargir ses services en ajoutant davantage VIlle - VIllage / Town de sites de contournement le long de la rivière. « Notre rivière est l'un des Voie naviguable / Waterway plus grands attraits touristiques de l’Outaouais. C'est une façon différente de voyager, de découvrir la région et nos communautés. » Le système de réservation en ligne devrait être en fonction au cours du mois de mai à partir de ce site web: www.ottawariverwaterway.ca. Pour l’instant, Québec les utilisateurs peuvent réserver l’utilisation d’un site en composant le 1-866-224-5244. Il est recommandé de réserver au moins 24 heures avant. Faites de 2021 l'année pour redécouvrir la rivière des Outaouais!

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Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 27 The Log Driver’s Waltz: a bike packing adventure Carl Hager

iking enthusiasts have a new 800 km trail to ride, exploring the Ottawa Valley and the Outaouais. B Inspired by the long-distance cycling adventures of Ottawa residents Eric Betteridge, Jen Adams and Matt Kadey, the “Log Driver’s Waltz” (LDW) bike packing trail beckons hearty souls to explore the serenity and beauty of the area, filled with perfect riding trails. The route, which is on 80% unpaved riding surfaces, was conceived to showcase the area’s rousing landscape, historical sites, and the deep culture. Betteridge and Adams are experienced outdoor enthusiasts and have ridden many trails in Canada and around the world. This includes New Zealand, in the late 80s, before this kind of trail riding was popular, and, more recently, Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula. “Bike packing is a good way to meet people; it’s as much about getting there and enjoying the voyage as it is about arriving at one’s destination,” Betteridge said. Details of the LDW, intended especially for today’s “fat tire” cycling enthusiasts, are available online, including a map and other information to help riders prepare for their cycling adventure. According to Betteridge, “The route takes at least seven days to complete, but the effort and time required really depends on the rider’s ability. Preparedness is the key. The trail includes riding to higher elevations and through some rough terrain. Riders assume responsibility for their own safety and well-being.” The LDW has a multitude of sections that can be tried and riders can begin their route anywhere. For example, one can start in Almonte, Ontario, going to Sharbot Lake, Lanark (a good place to resupply), Calabogie, then over the Madawaska River to Renfrew. The Ottawa River is crossed over the Chenaux Dam at Portage du Fort, Quebec. The trail then goes to Shawville, where it heads west along the Cycloparc PPJ trail; near Vinton one heads north and across country towards Ladysmith; north again, through Danford Lake (Alleyn & Cawood), then towards Venosta where one can hop on the Véloroute des Draveurs towards Gracefield. Finally, meandering south through the Gatineau Hills to Wakefield and Old Chelsea, using trails in Gatineau Park and crossing over into Ottawa, where the TransCanada Trail helps finish the loop. 28 ~ Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living “In many areas the route goes along roads and trails that do not have good signage; many roads do not appear on regular road maps. So it’s best to ride with a dedicated GPS device. This allows you to visually follow a line on the map and it gives audible alerts.Our RWGPS map allows you to add “Points of Interest” (POI) such as food, lodging, water, scenic locations, parking. This aids riders with planning their itinerary.” - Eric Betteridge

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One day in the Pontiac Betteridge and Adams know the Pontiac well. Jen’s mother grew up in He continued: “Trail riding like we do allow us to see things that you Shawville and her grandfather, Dr. S.E. McDowell, worked as a doctor for cannot see from a car. We rely on topographic maps. What we do contains many years; the local elementary school is named in his honour. “We have elements of hardship, but our efforts usually bring us to somewhere special. used family cottages as bases to explore the area, and as stopping points We even had our children sit on the back of a tandem and headed out on on longer routes. Knowing the area is spectacular for cycling, and having family trips doing fully supported camping along the way. Trails such as ridden a route of similar distance, we wanted to plan a route that would the PPJ are much safer than riding the pavement of roads and highways.” appeal to bike packers, and allow us to share local knowledge with anyone Acknowledging the Anishinaabe: People of the Great River who wanted to download the GPS file,” explained Adams. According to their website, the “Log Driver’s Waltz” bike packing “The Cycloparc PPJ is awesome to ride; it’s 92 km in length and has route is found entirely on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe regular resting spots. Some even have bike repair stations with tools and (Algonquin People). The Anishinaabe People, the “People of the Great bike pumps. You could do the entire length in a day! The PPJ passes through River” had all they needed to live long, healthy and full lives in their Shawville, Campbell’s Bay and Fort Coulonge, which are all good for territories before the Europeans arrived. The creators of the LDW want overnight stays, meals or coffee stops. We especially love camping at Mill to acknowledge them for their care and stewardship of the land. Dam Park in Shawville,” Betteridge said.

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Un seul plant peut fournir un nombre impressionnant Farm), afin de découvrir des trucs et astuces. de patates qui agrémenteront vos soupes et vos mijotés pendant plusieurs Établie sur le chemin Sixth line à Bristol depuis 2016, la Ferme Pleine semaines, voire mois. Lune est bien connue dans la région pour ses savoureux légumes, ses fines herbes bios et ses fleurs colorées. Pour les ambitieux Vous avez des idées de grandeur? La clé sera de s’y prendre d’avance, car l’engouement sera grand et le jardinage sera encore populaire cette année. La solution selon Jonathan est de bien s’organiser. Avant de faire une razzia dans les semences et les semis, il est important de s’interroger sur les produits frais que vous et votre famille pourrez consommer, afin d’éviter le gaspillage. Si vous ne mangez jamais de coriandre, n’en plantez pas trois plants! À l’opposé, si vous désirez mettre en conserve, ajouter quelques plants supplémentaires à ce que vous prévoyez manger frais. Vous avez déjà parti vos semis? Il faudra maintenant préparer et nourrir la terre et planifier l’emplacement de chaque plant. Il ne faut pas oublier de bien les espacer, car petit plant deviendra grand! Pour l’ensemencement direct: des betteraves et des carottes, par exemple Jonathan rappelle qu’il vous faudra, en plus de suivre les recommandations propres à chaque variété, guetter et désherber minutieusement les mauvaises herbes afin de ~ MENU ~ BOUCHERIE FAMILIALE •FAMILY BUTCHER SHOP vous assurer que ce sont vos légumes qui poussent! N’oubliez pas de planter ÉPICERIE FINE •URBAN DELI-CATESSEN stratégiquement des fleurs dans votre potager, car en plus d’égayer votre SERVICE DE TRAITEUR •FULL SERVICE CATERING terrain, elles attireront les abeilles qui sont essentielles à la pollinisation DU PRÊT À EMPORTER •TAKE HOME FOODS ET DES SALADES FRAÎCHES & FRESH SALADS de plusieurs fruits et légumes. QUALITÉ DE VIANDE PRIME AAA •AAA PRIME CUT MEATS & Pour les entre-deux ET SPÉCIALITÉS BBQ BBQ SPECIALTIES Il est tout à fait possible de profiter des plaisirs du jardinage sans y passer PRÉPARÉS EN MAGASIN : •SMOKED & FRESH SAUSAGE, SAUCISSE FUMÉE ET FRAÎCHE, COLDCUTS AND BEEF JERKY tout son temps libre! Jonathan recommande ainsi un jardin d’herbes, VIANDE FROIDE ET DU MADE IN HOUSE puisque « c’est facile à entretenir et vous permettra d’ajouter une touche BŒUF SÉCHÉ (SANS GLUTEN) (GLUTEN FREE) de fraîcheur à votre assiette tout au long de l’été. De plus, certaines variétés, FRUITS ET LÉGUMES FRAIS •FRESH PRODUCE telles que la ciboulette et la sauge, sont des vivaces, vous aurez donc le PAIN FRAIS • FRESH BAKED BREAD bonheur de les retrouver l’année prochaine. » Les arbustes fruitiers sont également un choix stratégique pour récolter des produits frais chez soi. Jonathan rappelle par contre qu’il faudra Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 33 Pour les pressés J’ai bien essayé de lui tirer les vers du nez, Jonathan ne m’a pas confié est maintenant possible de vous adonner à la mycologie. Il vous faut le secret pour avoir un grand et merveilleux jardin sans y consacrer au simplement vous procurer des spores et les insérer dans une belle bûche moins quelques heures par semaine. Si vous n’êtes pas toujours à votre que vous aurez ramassée dans les bois et les trouées. Ensuite, il suffit chalet et qu’il vous est donc impossible de maintenir un horaire d’arrosage d’attendre que la magie opère en laissant la bûche dans un endroit assidu, il est possible d’installer un système d’arrosage automatique, ou ombragé. même d’en fabriquer un avec un peu de matériel et de patience, mais le Évidemment, que l’on soit en ville ou à la campagne, des adversaires de mieux est encore de confier la tâche à un gentil voisin qui en échange toutes tailles pourraient vouloir s’en prendre à nos récoltes. Ainsi, Jonathan repartira avec une portion de la récolte. suggère de se prémunir de barrières physiques telles que des filets si notre Si vous prévoyez vous installer au chalet pendant quelques semaines, jardin est la proie des insectes, ou d’installer une petite clôture pour le Jonathan conseille de planter des mélanges de laitues et des radis, qui seront protéger des lapins et des marmottes. Une statuette de hibou, en plus d’être prêts à être récoltés rapidement et dont vous n’aurez pas à vous soucier tout jolie, pourrait aussi tenir les écureuils loin de votre jardin. l’été. Vous pourriez même planter du chou frisé et des navets plus tard dans L’été, on le sait, passe en coup de vent par chez nous. Alors peu importe la saison pour profiter d’une récolte d’automne. ce que vous ferez pousser cet été, profitez-en et partagez vos récoltes avec Jonathan m’a également mise sur une piste intéressante, qui pourrait vos proches, en n’oubliant pas de bien noter ce qui a bien fonctionné et les convenir à plusieurs terrains plutôt boisés. Amateurs de champignons, il ajustements nécessaires pour les saisons à venir. SERVING THE PONTIAC SINCE 1984! ~ www.dubeaustore.com LE SEUL SERVICE À L’AUTO DANS TOUT LE PONTIAC THE ONLY DRIVE-THROUGH LOCATION IN THE PONTIAC! 819-689-5212 AU PONT DE L’ISLE-AUX-ALLUMETTES AT THE ON-QC BRIDGE. 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34 ~ Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living FRUITS, LÉGUMES ET HERBES FACILES À CULTIVER

MOMENT IDÉAL POUR VARIÉTÉS COMMENT ET OÙ PLANTER PLANTER AU JARDIN RÉCOLTE ~ FRUITS ~ Fin août-début septembre Cerises de terre Semis, sol Fin printemps (ne récolter que les fruits tombés) ~ LÉGUMES ~ Semis intérieurs, Aubergines sol ou boîte à jardiner Fin printemps juillet-août Ensemencement Betteraves direct dans le sol Fin printemps septembre-octobre Ensemencement Carottes direct dans le sol Fin printemps septembre-octobre

Concombres Semis, sol ou boîte à jardiner Fin printemps août-septembre Semis ou ensemencement Courges direct dans le sol Fin printemps septembre-octobre Semis ou ensemencement direct Printemps, et tout Laitues dans le sol ou boîte à jardiner au long de la saison juin-octobre Ensemencement Navets direct dans le sol Fin printemps juin-juillet Printemps, et tout Oignons verts Semis, sol ou boîte à jardiner au long de la saison juin-octobre

Poivrons Semis, sol ou boîte à jardiner Fin printemps août-septembre Ensemencement Pommes de terre direct dans le sol Fin printemps octobre-novembre Ensemencement Printemps, et tout Radis direct dans le sol au long de la saison juin-octobre

Tomates Semis, sol ou boîte à jardiner Fin printemps août-septembre ~ HERBES ~

Ciboulette Semis, sol ou boîte à jardiner Fin printemps juin-octobre

Menthe Semis, sol ou boîte à jardiner Fin printemps juin-octobre

Origan Semis, sol ou boîte à jardiner Fin printemps juin-octobre

Persil Semis, sol ou boîte à jardiner Fin printemps juin-octobre

Thym Semis, sol ou boîte à jardiner Fin printemps juin-octobre

Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 35 LOUANGE AUX haque printemps, invariablement, je dresse une liste du feu roulant d’activités que nous accomplirons lorsque la Cbelle saison se pointera le bout du nez. Plus de camping, FRUITS ET plus de temps à la plage, plus de découvertes, plus de tennis. Et pourtant, chaque été, je ne consacre pas assez de temps à savourer pleinement les très courtes saisons de certains fruits et légumes qui poussent dans notre région. La gastronomie estivale est trop souvent une course contre la montre pour que les LÉGUMES aliments passent le plus rapidement possible de l’emballage au grill ou encore mieux, à l’assiette. Pourtant, il est un peu étrange que le temps que nous DE L’OUTAOUAIS consacrons à la préparation des repas soit inversement proportionnel à la disponibilité et à l’abondance des fruits et des légumes frais. Évidemment, il n’est pas question de mijotés au four pendant Prendre le des heures par temps de canicule, ou de passer toute la journée à s’éreinter devant la cuisinière sans mettre le nez dehors. temps de Puisque plusieurs fruits et légumes se récoltent tard, même jusqu’à l’automne, il n’est pas nécessaire de passer toutes les belles journées à les mettre en conserve en prévision de la saison cuisiner l’été froide. Cependant, mieux vaut se hâter pour certains produits à Marjorie Boies la saison courte tels que les têtes de violon, les asperges, et les boutons de marguerites, puisque les étals seront vides pour les cigales. Vous profiterez de ces douceurs pendant plusieurs mois. Pour la mise en conserve, il existe plusieurs ressources expliquant clairement comment procéder de façon sécuritaire. Il est en revanche possible de renouveler ou de varier les façons de nous régaler des fruits et légumes frais sur-le-champ. Les recettes avec de longs temps de repos sont parfaites pour profiter de la journée pendant que la marinade fait son effet ou que la pâte repose. Pensez aux délicieuses brioches aux fraises et à la rhubarbe! Il n’est pas nécessaire de se lever avant le soleil, mais cela peut rajouter à l’expérience. Si vous êtes du type à vous ressourcer au chalet en famille, il est possible de mettre tout le monde à contribution avec des tâches adaptées à l’âge de chacun. On peut même en faire un jeu de cadavre exquis, le résultat pourrait être aussi surprenant que les phrases que l’on découvre à la fin de ce jeu classique. Finalement, il n’y a rien de mieux que transformer la corvée en party. Cuisinez dehors et, sur de la musique entraînante, préparez un festin mettant en vedette les fruits (et les légumes!) provenant des maraîchers locaux ou de votre jardin. Ainsi cette année, au haut de ma liste, je me promets d’innover dans les façons de déguster la fierté de notre belle région et d’en conserver comme des petits pots de chaleur pour les journées froides.

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POURVOIRIE LICENCIÉ/LICENSED enez faire un tour dans le Pontiac et prenez plaisir à découvrir les nombreuses spécialités à Vemporter des restaurants sur la carte ci-dessus. Choisissez parmi des repas complets à emporter, FAMILY RESTAURANT FAMILIAL les poutines préférées des gens du coin, plusieurs styles de pizzas, des ailes de poulet succulentes, Vendredis WING NIGHT Fridays un fish and chips croustillant, des pâtisseries maison, et plus encore. Spéciaux chaque jours / Daily Specials - Mets à emporter / Take out Ouvert jeudi au dimanche - Open Thursday to Sunday Vous allez certainement vous régaler! 415 Thomas Lefebvre, Davidson • 819-683-1159 ake a tour around the Pontiac and enjoy RESTAURANT Tsome of the many special take-out treats from La JONCTION the eateries on this page. Choose from full-take- CASSE-CROÛTE Canadian Cuisine Canadienne out meals, specialty poutines, various pizzas 171 ch. de la Chute, Mansfield 2, McLellan St., Campbell’s Bay styles, succulent chicken wings, crisp fish and 819-683-1277 873-863-8383 chips, delicious home-baked treats and more. Jeudi à dim. - 11 h à 19 h ~ Thurs. to Sun. - 11am to 7pm OUVERT : Mardi à dimanche • OPEN: Tuesday to Sunday You'll be sure to discover a new favourite!

Turkey dinner every Sunday night. TAKEOUT À / AT Petit déjeuner servi toute la journée, tous les jours! LANGFORD’S Breakfast served 104 Victoria, Shawville, QC all day, everyday! 819-650-2485 1174 Clarendon St. Quyon, QC 373, rte. 148, Shawville 819-598-0503 819-647-6647 GREAT BURGERS & POUTINE EVERY DAY. FAMOUS CHICKEN WINGS ON FRIDAYS. Ouvert 7 jours sur 7 ~ Open 7 days a week Essayez notre salade de poulet au miel et Crème glacée - molle et dure sriracha et nos salades de poulet frit du Sud! Poulet grillé coupé et mariné sur place. Soft & Hard Ice Cream Try our Chicken Ice Cream CaKEs Honey Sriracha Salad VIDEOS and Southern Fried RESTAURANT – SPORTS BAR Chicken salads! LOTERIE VIDEO – VIDEO LOTTERY Broasted chicken cut Pizza, hamburgers, cuisine maison et plus encore! Brooklyn and marinated in-house. Pizza, Burgers, Home Cooking & more! HEURES / HOURS: Open Tues.-Sat. 6am-11pm • Sun. 6am-9pm PLace Hwy 148, Waltham, Quebec 359 Main St., Shawville Rhonda’s 819-689-5161 819-647-6522 305 E Main St., Shawville, QC. ~ 819-647-3632 Mon. - Thurs. 11am-7pm • Fri. 11am-8pm • Sat. 11am-7pm • Sun. CLOSED Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 37 VENEZ RÉALISER VOTRE RÊVE! LIVE THE DREAM Construisez à la main une maison écologique selon vos spécifications. Build an eco friendly handcrafted home to your specifications. 30 ans d'expérience. 30 years experience! Séjour familial dans l'environnement le plus accueillant au Québec. Pays de doré bleu Home of the Blue Walleye Quebec’s most environmentally friendly remote resort. Doré Walleye Grand brochet Northern Pike Touladi Lake Trout Chasse à l’original Moose Hunting Chasse au petit gibier Small Game Hunting

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38 ~ Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ACHETER LOCAL ~ PÊCHER LOCAL! SHOP LOCAL ~ FISH LOCAL!

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Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 39 SPRING TROUT Etienne Cuerrier, Chef & Owner of Meat Press Restaurant @MeatPressShop

he first buds blooming, the birds chirping, the first flowers... and the opening of Tthe trout-fishing season! Here is a delicious spring trout recipe, with a fish that is quite easy to catch in many Quebec lakes and rivers. If you're unable to go fishing, it's easy to find nice fillets of local trout, including those from Cedar Creek, Les Bobines or Kenauk farms. Trout: Pasta: • 2 fillets of about 200 g each In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then add • Salt and pepper eggs and oil in the centre. Gradually stir • 1 tsp. olive oil flour into liquid until a ball forms. Let stand Spring sauce: for 20 minutes. Using a pasta machine, feed • 12 wild garlic plants (with leaves) dough through the pasta maker at the Substitute with green onions if you widest setting. Once through, fold into don’t have wild garlic thirds and feed again. Continue to feed and • 1 fennel bulb reduce settings until desired thickness. • 12 pitted Kalamata olives Cut with a fettuccine roller. Cook pasta for • 2 tsp. capers several minutes and cool in cold water. • 100 mL white wine Set aside. • 125 mL tomato coulis (or tomato sauce) Spring sauce: • 20 basil leaves (about 2 sprigs) Separate leaves from wild garlic bulbs • 2 sprigs of parsley chop bulbs. Over medium heat, sauté garlic, • 1 lemon olives, capers, minced fennel in olive oil for • 100 mL olive oil about 4 minutes, then deglaze with white • salt and pepper wine and lemon juice. Reduce by ¾. Add Fresh pasta: tomato coulis, basil leaves, parsley and • 2 cups of all-purpose flour chopped wild garlic leaves, bring to a boil. • 3 large eggs Season with salt and pepper. Add olive oil, • 20 ml olive oil then cold pasta until heated through. Serve • 12 g salt in bowls or plates. • Can be substituted with Trout : any fresh pasta Pat skin dry to crisp when cooking. Season with salt. In a hot cast iron skillet, pour olive oil and sear trout skin side down. Lower the heat and cook for 4 minutes. Baste the fish with the hot oil from the pan with a spoon. Place the trout on the pasta and add a splash of balsamic vinegar.

40 ~ Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living CIRCUIT GASTRONOMIQUE DANS LES DINING IN THE Collines de la Nous vous invitons à découvrir Gatineau les collines de la Gatineau et les nombreux restaurants très prisés du coin. We invite you to take a tour around the Gatineau Hills Hills and enjoy some of the well-regarded local restaurants. AUBERGE DE MON PETIT CHUM

29 chemin Burnside, Wakefield, QC. (819) 459-1814 www.monpetitchum.com

You will find all your smoked fish needs, local beer & wines, cheeses and charcuterie as well. In-store & curb side pick up. Vous trouverez tous vos besoins en poisson fumé, bières et vins locaux, fromages et charcuteries. BOUCANERIE Open 7 days a week ~10am-6pm 819-827-1923 CHELSEA SMOKEHOUSE www.boucaneriechelsea.com 706, Route 105, Chelsea, QC.

CAFÉ LE HIBOU Produits multiculturels Curated multicultural sélectionnés, de la favourites from cuisine de rue au dîner street food to du dimanche, à base Sunday dinner d'ingrédients using fresh local locaux frais. ingredients. OUVERT 7 JOURS OPEN 7 DAYS 757, chemin Riverside, Wakefield, QC. • 819-459-8883 • CafeLeHibou.com KAFFÉ 1870 715, chemin Riverside, Wakefield, QC, J0X3G0 KAFFÉ 1870 819-459-3943 Veuillez consulter notre page Facebook pour les horaires, le menu et les protocoles actuels. Nous apprécions votre soutien pour nous porter à travers ces temps sans précédent. www.facebook.com/kaffe1870 Please refer to our Facebook page for current hours, menu and protocols. We appreciate your support in carrying us through these unprecedented times. Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living ~ 41 Poulet au yogourt, salade en quartiers et fricassée de champignons

Simon Brière-Audet Chef cuisinier au restaurant Courtyard @LowerTownChef

a planification des repas de chalet est L trop souvent laissée à la dernière minute. S’arrêter au casse-croûte en bordure d’autoroute peut s'avérer bien utile occasionnellement, mais ce n’est pas toujours l’option la plus saine ni ce qu’il y a de plus frais. Nous ne voulons pas non plus cuisiner pendant trois heures à notre arrivée au chalet le vendredi soir et, à moins d’être de ceux assez chanceux pour y avoir un lave-vaisselle, il est important de ne pas trop salir de vaisselle si nous voulons profiter de la soirée. La saison estivale est certainement synonyme de BBQ, mais aussi de fraîcheur : des laitues croustillantes, des herbes fraîchement cueillies et des plats d’une acidité vibrante semblent naturels pour les journées chaudes au bord du lac. L’été, c’est aussi la saison des marchés et l’Outaouais regorge de producteurs et d’agriculteurs de grande qualité. Un petit verre de vin blanc, une bière de microbrasserie de la région ou une canette de gin-tonic de la distillerie gatinoise Artist In Residence (AIR) vont de pair avec la recette qui suit et représente toujours une excellente façon de commencer la fin de semaine.

42 ~ Vie de chalet 2021 Cottage Living Une fois arrivé au chalet, allumez votre BBQ pour atteindre une température entre 375-400 °F. Retirez le poulet de la marinade avant de le placer directement sur une plaque, le côté peau vers le haut. Cuire le poulet de 50 à 60 minutes jusqu’à ce que sa Poulet de la Ferme aux saveurs des monts (Val-des-Monts) température interne atteigne 165 °F. au yogourt Les Folies Bergères (Saint-Sixte), salade en quartiers À mi-cuisson, badigeonnez le restant de la marinade sur votre poulet et changez-le et fricassée de champignons Le Coprin (La Pêche) : de place sur la grille, en gardant toujours le côté peau vers le haut. ● 1 poulet entier en crapaudine (au besoin, Pendant que le poulet cuit, coupez la demandez à votre boucher) laitue iceberg en quartiers et assaisonnez de ● 1 laitue iceberg sel et de poivre. Sur une feuille de papier ● 454 g de pleurotes d’aluminium, ajoutez les champignons, ● 2 échalotes françaises, taillées l'échalote, l’huile d’olive, le vinaigre, le en brunoise sel et le poivre. Pliez les côtés du papier ● 250 ml de babeurre (autre option : versez d'aluminium pour former une papillote et 1 c. à soupe de vinaigre ou de jus de enveloppez d’une seconde feuille pour éviter les fuites. Ajoutez directement sur la grille citron dans 250 ml de lait. Laisser reposer lorsqu’il reste 15-20 minutes à la cuisson pendant 5 minutes) ● du poulet et retournez après 8-10 minutes 250 ml de yogourt grec pour une cuisson uniforme. Versez la ● Jus et zeste d’un citron vinaigrette sur les quartiers de laitue avant ● ½ c. à thé de poivre moulu de les couronner de noix grillées. Présentez ● ½ c. à thé de paprika le tout sur une grande planche à découper. ● 1 c. à thé de sel de mer ● 1 pincée de poivre de cayenne ● 15 g (1/2 botte) d’estragon, ciselé ● 15 g (1/2 botte) de menthe, ciselé ● ½ tasse de mayonnaise ● 1 c. à thé de moutarde en grain ● 1 ½ c. à soupe d’huile d’olive ● 2 c. à thé de vinaigre de Xérès ou de vin rouge Les meilleurs biftecks ● 60 g de noix de Grenoble grillées pour votre BBQ en Outaouais! Le soir avant votre départ pour le chalet, The best steaks for your BBQ mélangez dans un grand bol le babeurre, le in the Outaouais! yogourt, une échalote, le zeste et le jus d’un citron, le sel, le poivre, les épices ainsi que la menthe et la moitié d’une botte d’estragon. Divisez le mélange en deux. Ajoutez la mayonnaise et la moutarde en grain à la première moitié pour faire votre vinaigrette à salade. Ensuite, versez la deuxième moitié du mélange sur le poulet. Placez le poulet dans un sac refermable. Pour un poulet plus juteux, mettez votre poulet en marinade. 126, rue Principale, Aylmer 819.684.4156 Ouvert tous les jours de 8 h à 22 h marchelaflamme.com

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