Located in Ottawa's Vanier neighborhood, Notre Dame Cemetery is an important Catholic cemetery in the city. This cemetery was established in 1872, making it one of the oldest cemeteries in the city. Notre Dame Cemetery houses the graves of more than 100,000 Canadians. Some of the notable people buried here include the seventh Prime Minister of Canada, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Benjamin Chee Chee, an Ojibwa artist and Yousuf Karsh, popular portrait photographer, amongst others.
Located on north side, Lac Phillipe is medium sized lake close to Gatineau Park. This lake is safe to take a dip in, and is guarded by lifeguards. Approximately a 50-minute drive away from Ottawa, this place is ideal for camping, kayoing, paddle-boats, canoeing and lots more. Enjoy a fun time with family in this great picnic spot.
In operation since 2005, Domaine Perrault is a local winery that has been consistently whipping up delicious wines, bottle after bottle. Enjoying a loyal fan base, the family-run winery is spread over 6 acres (2.42 hectares) and offers visitors the chance to explore the expansive vineyards, learn the delicate process of winemaking and sample their amazing products before purchasing a bottle. From the numerous choices, Marilys, Malbec and Shiraz are particularly delightful. The caretakers and owners are humble, polite and brilliant in explaining the process in eloquent detail. Come here on the weekend to share a bottle of wine, a little love and some charcuterie.