Vallée Petite-Nation Region in Outaouais

Welcome to the
" La Vallée Petite-Nation "
in the Outaouais

Petite-Nation means Little or Lesser Nation (of the Algonquins). This name comes from the region's original inhabitants whose presence goes back many centuries. These people of the Algonquin Nation were named the Oueskanini, which means "people of the little nation". The Kichesipinini were the people of the "Great Nation", residing north of what is now known as the Ottawa Region. For more details on the history of La petite-nation, follow the links : from Parks Canada : http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/papineau/natcul/natcul1c_E.asp and History of the Seigneury of La Petite-Nation

More english pages to come.

The Petite-Nation is a both a great place to live, and to visit.
Here, between Ottawa and Montreal just south of Mont-Tremblant,
you will find a Laurentian paradise.

Regional Map

Come back to theses web pages to find out more

Search the site The Château Montebello The famous CP Resort Hotel, the largest log structure ever built. For information and reservations Alternative accomodation : Auberge Viceroy	La Petite-Nation welcomes you Park Omega A wild animal park The Manoir Papineau The residence of Louis-Joseph Papineau leader of Les Patriotes. He fought for democratic political reforms in French Canada between 1815 and 1854.
Almost all of our Bed&Breakfasts are bilingual. They offer accommodation with a charming regional flavour and that particular kind of "Joie de vivre" found only in Quebec. For a list of accomodations and tourism information	The Petite-Nation is know for its artistic community which produces fine paintings, sculptures, and much more. Take a look at the arts pages and at the Art Galleries