Here are five places to drive to this summer from Ottawa
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It's that time of the year to take a road trip and explore the hidden gems around Ottawa, as the summer begins and temperatures rise.
It's that time of the year to take a road trip and explore the hidden gems around Ottawa, as the summer begins and temperatures rise.
Here are five places to visit this summer:
Wakefield
One of the many villages under the umbrella of the municipality of La Pêche is Wakefield. Though it's located in the province of Quebec, it's only 35 kilometres northwest of Ottawa.
The village of Wakefield is an authentic destination, as it's surrounded by nature and boarded by the Gatineau River, which gives all the vacation vibes you need, Lelia Baklemainguy, chair of the board of Outaouais Tourism, told CTV Morning Live.
She adds that it's known for its artistic community, history, local shops and some coffee shops. Its locals are also very friendly, she says.
"Take a walk on the boardwalk. That's the first thing I would do, and enjoy the view. And look at the beautiful Covered Bridge. You can also walk to the Covered Bridge, which is really an important symbol for the whole community," she said.
