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The Raftsman Park, in downtown Maniwaki.
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Wherever you may be staying during your vacation in the Gatineau Valley, a visit to Maniwaki is a must.
With nearly 8,000 inhabitants, Maniwaki and the surrounding area (which includes the municipalities of Egan-Sud, Déléage and the Kitigan-Zibi Anishinabeg First Nations Reserve), is the main service centre for the region. You will find all that you need in terms of businesses, boutiques, restaurants, services and activities.
Maniwaki offers serveral attractions that will enable you to familiariaze yourself with the local culture and history. Those wishing to take a walking tour of Maniwaki, may obtain all the necessary documentation from the Tourist Information Centre.
Right in front of the Tourist Information Centre is the Parc du Draveur, with its sculpture and interpretive panels. Along the Desert River you can also visit the «Pythonga Theme Park» with its central attraction the Pythonga: a tugboat — or river-drive boat that once towed logs for more than 50 years on the Baskatong Reservoir.
A little further along the river you can tour the Château Logue Interpretive Centre. This is one of Maniwaki’s primary tourist attractions.
It houses the Forest Fire Protection Interactive Museum and art gallery. The museum was established in memory of local people, who, over the years, developed worldwide expertise in forest fire protection service. Young and old alike will enjoy this educational and entertaining visit.
As well, those wishing to experience a voyageur canoe ride (groups of up to 12) may do so free of charge by reserving one of two Rabaska canoes available from the City of Maniwaki. Simply call (819) 449-2822, ext. 216, to reserve a date and time. Then get out there and enjoy yourselves in the spirit of cooperation along the beautiful Desert River.
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