The property is located on Ramsay point, a mushroom shaped peninsula on the Gatineau River. It was settled in the late 1800’s by two brothers, David and Thomas Ramsay, who farmed the area. They sold the first lots on the point in the 1930’s with the cottagers making the journey by train or boat, many are still owned by the same families today. Ramsay is still a private road - so once you pass the train tracks and the farmhouse – everything (including cars!) slows down, you have the charm, the feel and safety of a rural community road.

Centrally located between the two historic and picturesque towns of Chelsea and Wakefield, Ramsay enjoys quick access to all the culinary, leisure, artistic and live music events that they have to offer.

Ramsay is a great social neighborhood with many working from home, the deJonge family of the farm are amongst the top guitar makers in Canada. The Ramsay Music Fest is held at the farm in July, while road events have included a German soccer tournament, outdoor films, neighborhood BBQ’s and an annual Christmas get together at #84. For the families with young children, a daycare is at the top of the road. Walk to the tracks to catch the old steam train as it passes by during summer months. 

The barn at the farm, Ramsay Road.

Hiking/Walks: A typical daily walk from your door might be to the top of the road to collect your mail, a 15 minute stroll with a few workout hills! Alternatively, you can follow the train tracks along the river to the nearby Cascades Club or in the other direction to the back bay..

From the top of Ramsay Road, connect to some great walks into the Gatineau Park: two 40 minute trails to the Meech Creek Valley and covered bridge, the ruins at Thomas ‘Carbide’ Willson and others. Ramsay is bordered by the Gatineau Park with over 35,000 hectares and close to 235 kms of trails. 

Other Activities:    Cascades Club (fitness programs, dragon boating, squash courts and summer camps). (10 mins walk, 4 mins drive), bungee jump (5 mins drive). Yoga in Chelsea or Wakefield.


Amenities:   Grocery/hardware at either Farmpoint or Chelsea (5/6 mins drive). Library at Farmpoint or Chelsea. Breakfast/motel La Vallee (2 mins). Community Firestation (2 mins). Great local eateries including the two reknowned restaurants in the area, Les Fougeres and L’Oree du Bois (5/10 mins drive). The live music venue, The Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield is famous across Canada. 

Swimming/boating: Canoe, kayak, dive into or swim the pristine, polution free waters of the Gatineau River from the shared, deeded, access right across the road – 1 minute walk, 15 minute swim to the other side of the shore. 

A kayak is a must and can be kept at the rear of the property next to the back bay for evening paddles and discovering the various bays and wildlife (including turtles and beavers!) nearby. Its a very scenic canoe up the river to Wakefield for lunch. It takes approximately 1.5 hrs and the steam train will pass you by in the summer months. The next road over, Burnett, has access to the river for large boats.

The Front Bay at Ramsay.

The community made rink at Ramsay, 2006.