Welcome!
Programming is now ready for the Community Centre's first session!
Our first registration for regular programs will take place on January 9th to 14th, Monday to Friday 2 pm to 8 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. at the Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre, 38 Valley Drive.
Click here to view the exciting Program Guide (.pdf file).
We did it!
L-R: Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orleans; Hugues Dupuy, Director General, CLD des Collines-de-l'Outaouais; Mathieu Ravignat, Member of Parliament for Pontiac; Chief Stephen Augustine, Hereditary chief on the Mi'kmaq Grand Council; Steve Sabean, President Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre Cooperative Board; Roch Bouliane, Director General Desjardins Caisse populaire de Masham-Luskville; Stéphanie Vallée, Member of the National Assembly for Gatineau & Parliamentary assistant to the premier; Robert Bussière, Mayor of La Pêche; Louis Rompré, Councillor La Pêche Ward 6, Director Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre Cooperative Board
Click on the photo above to view pictures of the opening ceremony.
Appointment of Executive Director and Program Director for the new Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre
The Board of Directors of the Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre Cooperative is pleased to announce that Sharon Ryan has been selected as the first Executive Director and Amy Whiting as first Program Director of the new community centre in Wakefield, Quebec. Read more...
Amy Whiting and Sharon Ryan
Photo: Wakefield Light & Sound
Frequently Asked Questions and the Answers are here.
The Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre will open this November!
It’s finally happening and what a facility it will be for all of us!
When completed, it will include: a large multi-purpose room (The Great Hall) for physical activities, theatre and music performances, banquets and community gatherings; smaller rooms for classes and meetings of all kinds; a modern youth centre; an expanded library; and a kitchen. The exterior will feature a children’s play area, outdoor ice rink/basketball court and skateboard park, green space and parking for the village. Read more...
Wakefield Community Centre forging ahead
Hans Hopkins is the winner of the Design Idea Contest for the Centre's new logo.
Bizier Inc and Headwaters Canoes joined forces to manufacture and supply the pine siding and soffit for the community centre.
We are very excited to say that the new centre will be opening in October. Construction has had some hiccups which is to be expected but it is still on time and within budget. We should get the keys in late September and it'll take a few weeks to move in. Then we'll celebrate with a big community party! Read more...
Limited spaces for Legacy Donors in Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre
Already 25% of the spaces in the Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre (WCC) available for naming have been dedicated since the official launch of the Legacy Fund Programme. Read more...
Major Gift launches Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre Legacy Fund Programme
The fundraising campaign for the new Wakefield La Pêche Community Centre (WCC) has received a major gift in memory of Donald Maclaren (1920-2009) of Ottawa, Ontario and Buckingham, Quebec from his wife, Joy, in recognition of his longtime interest in Wakefield village. Read more...
Show your support
Donate and be a part of building the new community centre. Download the Donation Form (pdf). Individuals and families who contribute $1000 or more will be designated as “Founders” and will be recognized on a plaque at the entrance to the Centre.
The Wakefield-La Pêche Community Centre Co-operative gratefully acknowledges the generosity of all who have donated to the community centre project. Should there be any omissions or errors in the List of Donors (pdf), please notify us at info@wakefieldcentre.ca.
Become a member of the Wakefield-La Pêche Community Centre Cooperative. Only $20 for a lifetime membership! Sign up the whole family! Every member - adult or child - has a voice in the Cooperative. Download the Membership Form (pdf) and mail it with your payment to the address on the form. Download the By-Laws (pdf) for more info on the Cooperative structure.