Step Back in Time at the First Geodetic Survey Station National Historic Site

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to the First Geodetic Survey Station National Historic Site of Canada, head towards Chelsea, Quebec. From Montreal, take Autoroute 40 (A-40) westbound. Merge onto Autoroute 15 (A-15) north towards Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. Continue on A-15 until you reach the exit for Autoroute 50 (A-50) towards Gatineau. Merge onto A-50 and follow the signs for Chelsea. Take exit 8 for Rue de la Montagne/Chelsea and follow the signs until you reach the site at 45.4890729 latitude and -75.8626194 longitude. There is usually parking available nearby, but check for any associated fees.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the First Geodetic Survey Station National Historic Site of Canada using public transportation, start by taking a bus from Montreal to Gatineau. You can use the STM (Société de transport de Montréal) to get to the Central Station, where you can board a bus to Gatineau. Once in Gatineau, transfer to the local bus service (Gatineau transit) and take bus number 44 towards Chelsea. You will need to get off at the stop closest to the site at 45.4890729 latitude and -75.8626194 longitude. Make sure to check the local schedules for bus timings. A round-trip ticket from Montreal to Gatineau typically costs around CAD 15-20, while local bus fares in Gatineau are about CAD 3.50.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  For a more direct route, consider using a taxi or rideshare service like Uber. From anywhere in Montérégie, you can request a ride to Chelsea, Quebec. Provide the driver with the exact location coordinates (45.4890729, -75.8626194). The cost will vary depending on your starting location, but expect to pay between CAD 30-70 from most parts of Montérégie to Chelsea.