Property Details

Information on Wanaki Condo/Cottage

1. Environment
2. Activities
3. Layout
4. Bed Rooms
5. Directions to Wanaki
6. Condo/Cottage Rental Rates
7. Etiquettes

1. Environment

Wanaki is the Algonquin word for a 'serene state of being' and that's what Wanaki evokes. We are at the end of a wooded rural cul de sac 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa in the scenic Pontiac of West Quebec. Wanaki's decks and porches overlook a private sandy beach, a 40 km. panoramic view of the Ottawa River and dramatic sunsets. We offer quiet seclusion, in a Viceroy home. With a smoke-free house (and decks), it is wood-heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer. We host retreats, parties, family reunions and meetings.

2. Activities

In winter, guests enjoy the indoor swim spa (chlorine-free) and cross-country skiing on the river.

In summer, one can go swimming, sailing, canoeing, and fishing, play beach volleyball, croquet or horseshoes and relax by the campfire. Nearby are the Luskville Falls and Gatineau Park.

Since we are upriver from Ottawa-Gatineau, the swimming is fine. I have a raft anchored in about 12' of water 100' out in front of the beach. For the first 75' off the shore, the water in is shallow and suitable for young children.

The swim spa operates all year. However in summer, the temperature moves from about 38 to about 32 degrees Celsius. Bring your bathing suit.

3. Layout

The downstairs opens out on the beach and has about 1600 sq. ft.

Guest's Kitchen (13'x13'): full size, dishwasher, fridge, stove, microwave, blender, two coffee makers, tea pots, dishes, glasses and cutlery, a full range of pots and pans, salt and pepper, sugar and flour, some spices, tea towels and garbage bags.

Lounge (14'x27') and Dining Room (11'x13'): table and chairs for everyone, TV, (Bell ExpressVu) VCR, DVD, 300 movies, CD player & Radio, Super Nintendo.

Bathrooms: one 4 pc. and one 3 pc.

Laundry: washer and dryer

Swim-Spa: indoor giant hot tub - 12' x 8'x 4' heated to body temperature during the winter, cleaned with ozone – no chlorine, no bromine – free of chemicals.

Your host lives upstairs with his two 'Benji'-like fluffy-duffy dogs. It is possible to discuss bringing your dog or cat (1).

4. Bed Rooms

-including linens and towels
-9 [winter] - 13 [summer] individual beds

a. Pontiac: double bed
b. Merrifield: two twin beds
c. Les Draveurs: bunk room
5 singles + 1 double

PLUS (from late spring to early fall)
d. Brady: bunks in a screened in porch (2 twins)
e. Brulé: bunks in a beach cabin (2 singles)

5. Directions to Wanaki-on-the-Ottawa from a variety of approaches.

* From #401 East or West, (from Ogdensburg USA or Prescott) go north on #416 and connect with #417 East.

* From #417 East, (#7 from Peterborough, #15 from Kingston or #416 from Prescott) exit at Carling Avenue (after the Maitland Avenue exit and before Parkdale Avenue exit). Crossing to the left lane, go 0.3 km. and turn left at Kirkwood Avenue. Go 1.5 km. to Richmond Road and turn right. Go 0.3 km. to the lights and turn left on Island Park Drive. Go north, crossing the Champlain Bridge into Quebec.

* From #417 West, exit at Island Park (after the Parkdale Avenue exit and before the Carling Avenue exit). Go north crossing the Champlain Bridge into Quebec.

Ù­ After crossing the Champlain Bridge, proceed to a "T" intersection and turn left on chemin Aylmer (#148). Go 6.4 km. to Eardley Road. Landmarks along the way: first pass Loblaws, then when you see the McDonald's on the right, stay in the centre lane until you pass the Canadian Tire, also on the right. Go straight at the lights, past Tim Horton's. (At this point 'chemin Aylmer' becomes 'rue Principale') Stay in the right lane. At the second set of lights after Tim Horton's (less than 1 km) you will see a park on your right, and flags on the municipal building across the intersection. Turn right at these lights. You are now on Eardley Road.

٭ From the beginning of Eardley Road at rue Principale (#148) in Aylmer; go 16.4 km. (If you reach the four lane highway you have gone 1 km. too far!) Look for signs to Les 4 Vents (green) & Wanaki (brown) immediately after passing a white church. On the right are Le Spot (chip stand), a closed gas station, Dépanneur Poirier (corner store) and a used car lot. On the left is the Bienvenue Restaurant. . Turn left here, on to chemin des Dominicains. Look for more Les 4 Vents & Wanaki signs. Go 2 km. to chemin de la Sapinière (just past a farm with a white cross at its entrance) and turn left. Go 1.6 km. and turn right on avenue des Plages and go to the end of the street. Our entrance is at the top of the hill, off the circle.

* From the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge in Ottawa, or from #50 West, (from Montreal) go north 2 km. on the #5/#105 and exit at St. Raymond. Turn left and go straight west 3.5 km. (keeping to the right lane and turning right at Chemin Pink). Proceed .5 km. and turn right on chemin de la Montagne nord. Continue 18 km. to the end. Turn right at the #148. Go 300 metres and turn left on to chemin des Dominicains. On the right are Le Spot (chip stand), a closed gas station, Dépanneur Poirier (corner store) and a used car lot. On the left is the Bienvenue Restaurant. Turn left here, on to chemin des Dominicains. Look for more Les 4 Vents & Wanaki signs. Go 2 km. to chemin de la Sapinière (just past a farm with a white cross at its entrance) and turn left. Go 1.6 km. and turn right on avenue des Plages and go to the end of the street. Our entrance is at the top of the hill, off the circle.

There is angle - parking for five cars in the yard. Additional cars can park around the circle.

6. 2005 Rates

* Meeting Room Coffee, flip chart, VCR, DVD, CD player, full kitchen
M-F 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $100 (1-5) $130 (6-10) $160 (11-16 persons)

* Have a Party Complete use of all beds and facilities
2:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. $450 per day
(up to 60 persons day-time / 16 persons overnight)

* Cottage / Condo for a workshop, friends or families
Daily Rates ~ Sunday to Thursday ~ September to June

2:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. $200 for 6 persons ($25 for additional persons)

*Weekend Rates ~ September to June

*Weekend Rate (Fri. - Sun.) [2 nights]

for up to 6 persons $400 ($25 per night for additional persons)
for 10 persons $600 (Christmas/New Years +50%)

*Long-Weekend Rate (Fri. - Mon.) OR (Thur. - Sun.) [3 nights]

for up to 6 persons; $580 ($25 per night for additional persons)
for 10 persons; $880 (Christmas/New Years +50%)

*Weekly Rates

for 6 persons or less $1200 July - August
& 5 day-time visitors ($25 per night for additional persons or
$100 per week for additional persons - maximum 2, including children)

$1025 June & September
$900 October - May (Christmas/New Years +50%)

****Taxes

There is a provincial room tax of $2 per night.
No PST or GST currently applies.

7. Etiquettes

*UNLESS OTHERWISE NEGOTIATED, DEPARTURE IS AT 12:00 NOON.

Weekly clients are requested to launder the pillowcases, top and bottom sheets and towels and remake the beds. At 10:30 a.m. your host will come down to help.
Other groups are encouraged to place all used linens in the laundry room.

AS MUCH AS IS APPROPRIATE, PLEASE LEAVE Wanaki AS YOU FOUND IT.

Sur-la-plage-Wanaki-on-the-Ottawa
Gîte touristique et centre de retraite - Bed & Breakfast and Retreat Centre
133 avenue des Plages PONTIAC (Luskville) QC J0X 2G0
tel. (819) 455-9295 fax. (819) 455-9213 (local calls from Ottawa)
kfisher@ca.inter.net
http://www.cottagerentals.com/listing.asp?PropID=57

Local Area Details

Gatineau Park - hiking or cross country skiing
Edelwiess & Camp Fortune down hill skiing
Ottawa - Canada's capital - museums, art galeries, tourist attractions
Casino

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Ken Fisher
Telephone:	819-455-9295
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Fax:	819-455-9213
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