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