Located in the scenic village of Wakefield, Quebec, Wakefield Elementary School is part of the Western Québec School Board. The school fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to “Be Yourself, Better Yourself, Believe in Yourself.” With a strong focus on academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a range of programs including the Kool Kids Daycare, which blends physical activity, homework support, and cultural experiences. Wakefield Elementary is committed to supporting students and families through tools like the Mozaïk Parent Portal and a responsive school community.

TNR La Pêche is dedicated to reducing the overpopulation of feral, stray, and abandoned cats through humane, sustainable, and community-driven trap-neuter-return (TNR) practices. Our mission is to improve the lives of cats and the communities they inhabit by providing access to essential veterinary care, including sterilization, vaccination, and microchipping. We collaborate with compassionate fosters, residents, and local authorities to stabilize cat colonies, promote responsible pet ownership, and educate the public on the importance of spay and neuter. We believe every cat deserves to live without the threat of suffering caused by unchecked breeding, neglect, and abandonment. Our work includes maintaining colonies throughout the region, rescuing adoptable strays, supporting low-income pet owners, and ensuring that cats receive proper care, whether they live indoors or outdoors. Through grassroots action and persistent advocacy, we strive to create a La Pêche where no cat is left behind, where community compassion guides policy, and where prevention—not euthanasia—is the standard response to feline overpopulation.

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and long-term impact. Our efforts are fueled by donations, volunteers, and strategic partnerships that allow us to stretch every dollar toward tangible results: fewer kittens born into suffering, healthier outdoor cats, and more happy endings through adoption or managed colony life. By offering subsidized sterilization and building a network of support for both people and animals, we aim to empower residents to become part of the solution. Whether it's a cat behind a barn, in a backyard, or at the edge of a forest, we are there with a trap, a plan, and the promise of a better life.

We’re located in the seven-acre Hendrick Park, near the Gendron covered bridge just across from Wakefield, Quebec.

The beautifully restored Fairbairn House features various displays and artefacts from the region.

The SUMMER KITCHEN

This room contains various artefacts used to cook and bake food for the family and hired farm workers, preserve jams, jellies and pickles to store for winter, heat sadirons for pressing clothes and linens, and various other household items.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES ROOM

In this room you can hear the voices of the Gatineau Valley in stories handed down by the people who have helped shape the region. From the 1820s to present times – and from Chelsea up to Kazabazua – you will discover interesting artefacts of business and trades people, farmers and loggers, students and teachers.

La Maison des Collines is a palliative care home located in the heart of the Collines-de-l’Outaouais region in Quebec. Dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care, the facility offers a peaceful and supportive environment for individuals and their families. With a team of skilled healthcare professionals and volunteers, the home ensures comfort, dignity, and personalized attention during life’s final journey. It serves the local community by combining medical excellence with a deeply human approach to care.

The Paugan Falls Rapids are a senior hockey team competing in the Northern Premier Hockey League (NPHL), proudly based in Low, Quebec. Founded to unite the Gatineau Valley through the shared love of hockey, the Rapids bring fast-paced, hard-hitting action to the ice and a deep commitment to the community off it.

More than just a team, the Rapids are a growing movement—one that brings together fans, families, and local partners through high-energy home games, grassroots events, and a spirit of pride in our region. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a first-time visitor, there’s a place for you in Rapids Nation.

The Wakefield Writers Festival des écrivains La Pêche celebrates writers, and the beauty and impact of the words they create, in a collaborative, educational and playful spirit.

Mandate

Deliver a high-quality bilingual festival that showcases the originality, multi-dimensionality and cultural diversity (First Nations, French, English and other cultures) of the literary arts.

Provide platforms to literary arts professionals for presenting new works and ideas to a critical audience, and opportunities to develop new audiences.

Showcase Canada’s minority-language authors (anglophone in Québec; francophone outside Québec), and strengthen the minority-language community (anglophone in Québec) by providing opportunities to engage with anglophone authors.

Champion local literacy, and nurture local professional, amateur and youth authors.

Welcome to the Markham Skating Club. Since 1964, the Markham Skating Club has been committed to the development of skaters of all ages in our community. We have learn-to-skate programs for children, teens, and adults. We have programs for more advanced skaters up to Gold Level testing. We also offer the SkateCanada "PowerSkate" program for those wishing to refine their skating skills for hockey, ringette, or figure skating.

Our mission is to raise funds to have an impact on the well-being and health of the Des Collines community in partnership with the Outaouais Integrated Health and Social Services Center.

The efforts of the emergency fund had a humble beginning in 2009. A few people recognised the power of giving of this small community and organised occasional events to help out people in urgent need. The fund got recognised and the need and demand grew. Eventually, the organisers felt that a sustainable fund was required to be in a position to provide immediate assistance for basic necessities of life to those in need, and avoid fundraising fatigue. A Board was created with a clear mission, values and funding criteria, and the Wakefield Community Emergency Fund was born from these efforts in 2009. Thanks to the generosity of the general public and local business, over $30,000 is provided to local families facing emergencies annually. This support, “by you” The Community, has enabled the organisation to be effective in providing emergency financial support quickly and effectively when the need arises.

About Our Program

Our program helps inspire the creative minds of children through crafts, stories, games & songs, fine motor & cognitive learning and socialization. There are also science experiments & gross motor activities, along with an outdoor program. The goal is to provide a safe, fun and enriching atmosphere where children, aged 3 to 5 years old, are prepared for the transition to full time school.

Parent Involvement

As a cooperative preschool, Peggy Brewin offers parents the chance to play an extremely rewarding and active role in their children’s education. At the same time, because we are a co-op, the range of a parent’s involvement can be flexible depending on work schedules and family commitments.  Our community strives to make co-op participation fun and enriching and frequently through the experience lifelong friendships are formed.  Parents take turns helping out in the classroom and are able to participate in their child’s first school experience. All the parents are encouraged to get involved with the running of the school, to express ideas they might have for its improvement, and to share any special talents they might like to contribute.

Executive Committee

If a parent has the time and drive to commit to greater involvement in the school, they might find a fulfilling role on our Parent Executive Committee. The executive changes every year and as a result the roles of President, Treasurer and Fundraiser Lead become available. Parents can volunteer for an executive role and enjoy the opportunity to participate more fully in the cooperative environment and the running of the school.  Our school is well and truly run by its parents!

History of Peggy Brewin 

In 1970 Peggy Brewin, Mary Wilson, and Sue Rayner organized a study group to discuss various aspects of family life, including the needs of the preschool child. Participating stay-at-home parents brought their children to Peggy’s home where she looked after them. After the study group ended, those involved realized that the community would benefit greatly from a children’s playgroup. In 1971, the “Wakefield Cooperative Playschool” began. In 1973 it was renamed the Peggy Brewin Cooperative Preschool in recognition of the support and encouragement given by Peggy Brewin. It eventually moved into the Farm Point Community Centre, and most recently to the Centre Wakefield La Pêche,  where it has continued to grow alongside our community to become the wonderful preschool that it is today.

Our Teacher 

Deb  Mantil is our teacher extraordinaire at the Peggy Brewin Cooperative Preschool.  She is a graduate of Early Childhood Education (1979) and of Early Childhood Resource Teaching for Special Needs Children (1989). She has over 35 years experience: as a trainer of Early Childhood Education college students; team teaching as a Teaching/Director with her staff; as an educator with extensive experience teaching special needs children; and as a popular tutor to elementary school-aged children. She has been Peggy Brewin Preschool’s teacher since 1999 and, as such, her caring, creative, and positive approach to teaching continues to be the cornerstone of our school.

Nestled in the rural community of Low, Quebec, St. Michael’s High School is part of the Western Québec School Board. The school is committed to helping every student reach their full potential by fostering leadership, citizenship, personal accountability, and perseverance. With a strong emphasis on community collaboration and student well-being, St. Michael’s offers a supportive and inclusive environment. The school also integrates outdoor education and physical activity into its curriculum, encouraging students to grow both academically and personally.

The Gatineau Valley Arena is owned and operated by the Central Gatineau Arena Association. The CGAA is actively working to modernize the facility and to enhance and expand the services available to better accommodate and adapt to the needs of this growing rural area.

The building of the Gatineau Valley Arena was a collaborative community effort primarily of the Low & District Lions Club and the Low Recreation Club. In the early 1990’s the only arenas in this region were in Maniwaki, Hull, Gatineau and Shawville. Youth and adults played hockey and other ice sports on outdoor ice surfaces such as the one in the St Michael’s High School yard. The property where the arena is situated was bought from a Low resident, Gerald Smith.  The arena association was incorporated in the spring of 1993. The building of the arena was funded through local fundraising, corporate fundraising, and federal & provincial grants. The actual arena construction began in September 1993, after several years of planning and fundraising. Much of the construction work was done by volunteers (over 300 people who donated 22,000 hours). Many work bees were held during the fall construction. Every weekend there were meals provided to the workers at the Heritage Hall located across the yard from the arena. Food was donated and prepared by local volunteers.  The arena opened to public skating on January 23, 1994. The original activities were minor hockey, adult recreational hockey, broomball, public skating, curling and figure skating that ran from October to March.

Established in 1952, the Poltimore Fair is a cherished annual event held in Val-des-Monts, Quebec. Known as “The Best Little Fair in the Outaouais Region,” it celebrates rural traditions and community spirit through a vibrant mix of activities including truck mud runs, live music, children’s exhibits, and helicopter rides. Organized by the Poltimore Fair Association, the event brings together families, farmers, and visitors for a weekend of fun, entertainment, and local pride.

Located in the heart of Farrellton, Quebec, St. Camillus Catholic Church serves as a spiritual and community hub for local residents. Situated at 44 Chemin Plunkett along Route 105, the church offers a welcoming space for worship, reflection, and fellowship. With a rich history rooted in Catholic tradition, it continues to support the faith and well-being of its parishioners. For inquiries, the church can be reached at (819) 459-3471.

Le Grenier des Collines is a vital food bank serving the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais region in Quebec. Located in Val-des-Monts, it provides essential food assistance and support to individuals and families facing food insecurity. The organization operates with a strong commitment to dignity, community solidarity, and volunteer engagement. Through its programs and partnerships, Le Grenier des Collines plays a key role in fostering a more compassionate and resilient community.

Boutique Santé is a volunteer-run gift shop located within Wakefield Memorial Hospital, operated under the Fondation de Santé des Collines. Reopened in May 2022, the boutique offers a welcoming space for patients, visitors, and staff to purchase thoughtful gifts and essentials. Open weekdays and select Saturdays, it plays a vital role in supporting local healthcare by directing all proceeds toward medical equipment and community health programs. The boutique also thrives thanks to the dedication of bilingual volunteers who contribute their time and care to enhance the hospital experience.

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