Vermont in Messines guidebook

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Vermont in Messines guidebook

Food scene

Decent Poutine, average priced. Hotdogs are over priced.
Casse-Croûte Chez Kim
195 Rte 105
Decent Poutine, average priced. Hotdogs are over priced.
Open Wed-Sun only. Delivery is available, you just need to mention the road entrance for Lac-Laverdure is next to 64 ch. de la Montagne. Great pricing. Very good Pizza. Fastest directions, head back to Route 105 & turn RT. At flashing Yellow light (Ch. de l'Entree N), turn RT and it's on your left. About 10 mins door to door. Call ahead for pick-up and save time waiting.
Resto Chez Nat
52 Chem. de l'Entrée N
Open Wed-Sun only. Delivery is available, you just need to mention the road entrance for Lac-Laverdure is next to 64 ch. de la Montagne. Great pricing. Very good Pizza. Fastest directions, head back to Route 105 & turn RT. At flashing Yellow light (Ch. de l'Entree N), turn RT and it's on your left. About 10 mins door to door. Call ahead for pick-up and save time waiting.
Personally never been, but VERY popular in town, and with the Rallye Scene during race time.
10 locals recommend
Resto Pub Le Rabaska
85 Rue Principale N
10 locals recommend
Personally never been, but VERY popular in town, and with the Rallye Scene during race time.

Neighbourhoods

Quaint little town surrounding a big lake. Free public sandy beach right in town. Park in the street.
Blue Sea
Quaint little town surrounding a big lake. Free public sandy beach right in town. Park in the street.

Sightseeing

Turn Left onto De La Montagne - stay on this road all the way there. About 20-25 mins. Free Sand Public beach. Parking along side of the road
17 Rue Principale
17 Rue Principale
Turn Left onto De La Montagne - stay on this road all the way there. About 20-25 mins. Free Sand Public beach. Parking along side of the road
70+ kms of cycling paths on old rail line. 40+ kms paved, 20+ kms maintained gravel. Access is RIGHT around the corner from Lac Laverdure. Beside Rue Jacqueline. Ride straight from there, or drive into Messines village and park across from City Hall http://tourismevalleedelagatineau.com/images/Carte_V%C3%A9lo_2020.pdf
Véloroute des Draveurs
Véloroute des Draveurs
70+ kms of cycling paths on old rail line. 40+ kms paved, 20+ kms maintained gravel. Access is RIGHT around the corner from Lac Laverdure. Beside Rue Jacqueline. Ride straight from there, or drive into Messines village and park across from City Hall http://tourismevalleedelagatineau.com/images/Carte_V%C3%A9lo_2020.pdf
9-hole, par-31 executive golf course. Play a round as you 9 hole course with available equipment rentals or Located in an enchanting natural setting, Les Fruits du Sommet farm offers a unique combination of agriculture and a sample several varieties of berries, or pick your own among 10 varieties of raspberries (including black raspberries) and 7 varieties of blueberries. The farm stand sells fresh berries and delicious local products such as vinegar, jams and jellies, mistelle and more.
6 locals recommend
Club de Golf le Sommet
9 Chem. Potvin
6 locals recommend
9-hole, par-31 executive golf course. Play a round as you 9 hole course with available equipment rentals or Located in an enchanting natural setting, Les Fruits du Sommet farm offers a unique combination of agriculture and a sample several varieties of berries, or pick your own among 10 varieties of raspberries (including black raspberries) and 7 varieties of blueberries. The farm stand sells fresh berries and delicious local products such as vinegar, jams and jellies, mistelle and more.

Groceries/Supplies

Located approx 20 mins before Cottage on route 105. You can stop here on the way if desired. Another location closer to the cottage is available in Maniwaki during your stay
15 locals recommend
Metro Gracefield
27 Rue Principale
15 locals recommend
Located approx 20 mins before Cottage on route 105. You can stop here on the way if desired. Another location closer to the cottage is available in Maniwaki during your stay
Shell station at Farley & Route 105 where you turned in. Full mini-market with SAQ (Alcohol store). Slightly more expensive than in town, but local and convenient.
SAQ Agence - Le Val Guertin 2003
194 Rte 105
Shell station at Farley & Route 105 where you turned in. Full mini-market with SAQ (Alcohol store). Slightly more expensive than in town, but local and convenient.
Turn Left onto Route 105. Local grocery store - 15 mins door to door approx.
Maxi
170 Rue Principale S
Turn Left onto Route 105. Local grocery store - 15 mins door to door approx.
1/2 way back to Route 105 (about 1.5 kms from Cottage). Corner Farley & Lac-Boileau. Slightly more expensive, but everything you should need in a pinch. Open late
Depanneur Gorley
26 Ch Farley
1/2 way back to Route 105 (about 1.5 kms from Cottage). Corner Farley & Lac-Boileau. Slightly more expensive, but everything you should need in a pinch. Open late
Turn LEFT out of the road onto De La Montagne. About 8 min drive. Great meats! Open 365 expect Christmas & New Years. Has everything you need for daily groceries & sundries, but more expensive than in town, like all small stores in Messines.
Mini-marché Rock
73 Rue Principale
Turn LEFT out of the road onto De La Montagne. About 8 min drive. Great meats! Open 365 expect Christmas & New Years. Has everything you need for daily groceries & sundries, but more expensive than in town, like all small stores in Messines.

Sports

Turn LEFT onto De La Montagne, then RIGHT at Ch. St-Jacques. Should be road signs directing you from that point. Accessible year round, the Cedar Lakes recreational trails are designed for non-motorized sports, including hiking and snowshoeing. Take advantage of your visit to discover the local flora and fauna. The trails are equipped with various amenities such as picnic tables, toilets, shelters and a bridge.
Lac-des-Cèdres
Turn LEFT onto De La Montagne, then RIGHT at Ch. St-Jacques. Should be road signs directing you from that point. Accessible year round, the Cedar Lakes recreational trails are designed for non-motorized sports, including hiking and snowshoeing. Take advantage of your visit to discover the local flora and fauna. The trails are equipped with various amenities such as picnic tables, toilets, shelters and a bridge.
18 hole course right around the corner. Borders the Veloroute des Draveurs.
16 locals recommend
Club De Golf Algonquin
6 Chem. du Golf
16 locals recommend
18 hole course right around the corner. Borders the Veloroute des Draveurs.