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L’Isle-aux-Allumettes blends natural beauty with rich cultural heritage. Visitors and residents alike can enjoy a variety of outdoor and cultural activities that celebrate the unique history and scenic environment of this beautiful area.
Chichester is a small village located along the north shores of the Ottawa River. Today Chichester thrives on a blend of agriculture, forestry, and tourism, offering visitors a glimpse into its rich heritage and natural beauty.
Sheenboro, also known as ‘Little Corner of Ireland’ due to its Irish heritage, is a charming village full of history, local amenities and activities for all. Come explore the Ottawa River, Oiseau Rock and Walking Trail, the Nature Preserve, and Fort William.
Welcome to Pontiac Ouest, a partnership between the municipalities of Chichester, Sheenboro, and L’Isle-aux-Allumettes in the Outaouais region of western Québec. While each municipality retains its unique character, Pontiac Ouest offers a shared space that promotes communication and fosters a strong sense of unity.
Pontiac Ouest is home to peaceful landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether hiking serene trails, paddling along the Ottawa River, or enjoying a quiet day of fishing, you’ll discover the perfect balance between exploration and relaxation.
The local community warmly welcomes you with charming shops and inviting cafés, where hospitality and local flavor come together. In Pontiac Ouest, harmony between people and nature creates lasting memories and meaningful connections.
The Pontiac Ouest Fire Safety Service has issued a FIRE BAN for the municipalities of Sheenboro, Chichester and L’Isle-aux-Allumettes effective immediately!
There currently is NOT a fire ban for the municipalities of Sheenboro, Chichester and L’Isle-aux-Allumettes. Bonfires are permitted if you are following the safety measures below. Open fires are not permitted between the months of April and November. A fire ban may be issued by the SOPFEU or the Pontiac Ouest fire department at any time depending on the weather conditions over the next few days. We ask all citizens to follow fire safety rules in order to stay safe and avoid an emergency situation.
MUNICIPALITY OF SHEENBORO
The municipal office’s phone lines have suffered a disruption and are currently out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience; please contact the administration by email at admin.sheenboro@mrcpontiac.qc.ca. A reminder: in case of emergency, call 911.
Over the past few weeks, the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, in collaboration with the MRC Pontiac and the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation, thanks to the Fonds régions et ruralité’s Soutien à la compétence de développement local et régional des MRC component, has invited its citizens to submit community project ideas for funding ranging from $2,000 to $20,000. Eligible projects fall into one or more of the following categories: tourism, culture, economic growth, agriculture, socio-community or environment. We received a total of 15 projects submitted by the community! All submitted projects have been evaluated and selected by a committee of volunteers, and a public vote to select the winning project.
Following the public vote, we are delighted to announce the winning project:
A generator for the Harrington Community Centre. The installation of a generator in this location will ensure the continuation of services and activities during future power outages 
and may serve as a central location in the event of an emergency situation.
Thank you to everyone who submitted project ideas and for all those that voted! Your participation will go along way in the development of this and future community projects.
L’Isle-aux-Allumettes
April 29, 2025
Subject: Rising waters along the Ottawa River
Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board – Monday April 28, 2025
Levels are expected to peak starting Wednesday-Thursday between Lake Coulonge and Lake Deschenes and starting Friday-Saturday from Gatineau down to the Montreal Region. Uncertain weather factors play into estimating peak levels. On April 28 peak level estimates are: Pembroke (113.05 m), Lac Coulonge (108.35 m), Chats Lake (75.40 m), Lake Deschenes (60.00 m), Gatineau -Hull marina (44.00 m) and Thurso (42.60 m).
At this time, we do not want to cause alarm, as the river remains at a level expected to have only minimal impact in certain areas. However, we strongly encourage all residents who may have been affected by river levels in the past to take appropriate precautions. We will continue to monitor levels and inform the public if the situation becomes more serious.
Portion of certain private roads are currently CLOSED and impassable. We ask to respect the signs and not travel down any roads when not necessary. Should your road become inaccessible, please contact the Municipal Office ASAP. Residents are advised that emergency vehicles will not be able to access roads that are closed due to flooding.
Sandbags and sand are available for residents in need at the Municipal Garage at Demers Centre at 450 chemin du Rang 5 for residents of the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes.
We ask to be respectful of everyone’s needs and requests and only take sandbags if your main dwelling is in imminent danger.
For up-to-date Ottawa river level forecasts, please consult https://ottawariver.ca/
For further information, please contact the Municipal Office 819-689-2266.
