Countryside Retreat is just minutes from:
- Scotiabank Place/Corel Centre - home of the Ottawa Senators
- Bell Sensplex skating arena
- Golf courses (Eaglecreek, The Marshes, Loch March and many more local and Ottawa Valley courses)
- Port of Call Marina and Nepean Sailing Club on the Ottawa River
- Swimming on the sandy beaches of Constance Bay
- Diefenbunker Museum
- Carp Airport
- Nepean Equestrian Centre - home of the Capital Classic horse show
- Nortel Networks main campus
- Kanata Business Parks (Alcatel, Zarlink, Tundra Semiconductor, Nordion and other Ottawa high tech companies)
- 417 Expressway for quick access to downtown Ottawa, Hull/Gatineau, Ottawa International Airport, etc.
- Many local attractions such as flea markets, farmer markets and berry farms, Kanata Wave Pool, AMC Theatre, shopping & dining, Ottawa & Kanata bike paths, etc.
- Downtown Ottawa attractions include the Parliament Buildings, museums, National Arts Centre, Byward Market, Rideau Canal, etc.; seasonal activities include the Tulip Festival, Parliament Hill changing of the
guard & summer evening light show, Rideau Canal skating & boating and Winterlude
- Hull/Gatineau Park attractions include Lac Lemay Casino, biking, hiking and fall foliage tours