Outdoor Activities

These are some great outdoor activities you can do in Chelmsford:Chelmsford Golf Course, Chelmsford Heritage Park, Lake Wanapitei Conservation Area and Windy lake provincial park. 

The Chelmsford Golf Course is One of the most popular attractions in Chelmsford. This golf course has 18-holes and is known for its challenging layout and beautiful scenery. There’s a  restaurant there as well if you’re feeling hungry! The Chelmsford Heritage Park is a must-visit for those interested in history.  This park features a variety of exhibits and displays that showcase the history of the town and the surrounding area. You can also take a guided tour if you want to learn more! Lake Wanapitei Conservation Area is a beautiful place that is full of wildlife. Go for a lovely walk throughout the park which is lush in greenery and fauna. You can often see moose and beavers roaming around the area. Windy lake provincial park is the perfect place for all ages. There are numerous outdoor activities to do once you arrive. This provincial park features a variety of hiking trails, as well as a beach and picnic area.

Recreation

The Chelmsford Arena is a state-of-the-art facility is home to a variety of ice sports, including hockey and figure skating. Visitors can also take part in public skating sessions or watch a game featuring one of the local teams.

Ten point archery is the perfect place for you to try something new! They specialise in archery; equipment, bow hunting supplies, repairs and tuning. They also have a 20 yard air conditioned indoor range to sharpen your skills year round.

Business

Place Bonaventure mall was built in 1978 and is fully enclosed. It has over twenty stores and restaurants which include: Your Independent Grocer, Pet Valu, H&R Block, All Risks Insurance Brokers, Aviita wellness, Chelmsford eyecare, Service ontario, Rich cat cafe, Hart, 

Cousin Vinny’s.

Cousin Vinny’s is a great place to go enjoy some homemade comfort food. The original location opened in Hanmer in 2009, and their second location in Chelmsford opened in 2017. At Cousin Vinny’s, you’ll find something to please everyone. They offer a wide selection and use fresh ingredients to provide an exceptional dining experience in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

These are a couple more of the other great businesses that are found in Chelmsford:

Northland Motel is the only motel located in Chelmsford. It’s a great place to spend the night if you’re looking to stay in Chelmsford. They offer clean and comfortable rooms at an affordable price to suit any number of travellers.

Papaya Pops is a mother and daughter team that started making artisanal ice pops in Chelmsford during the pandemic! They make delicious frozen treats using as many local ingredients as possible. All of their pops are handcrafted and made with love! 

Schools

Chelmsford has six schools to offer. There are schools from all four Sudbury school boards in Chelmsford:

Pavillon-de-l’Avenir Public School

St Charles Catholic Elementary School 

Chelmsford Valley District Composite School

Chelmsford Public School

École Alliance St-Joseph

École Secondaire Catholique Champlain

Child Care Centres

In Chelmsford, there are a few public childcare options nearby. Here’s a list of three:

Bright Little Stars Nursery

EarlyON Chelmsford- Child and family centre

Child Care: Our Children, Our Future.

Parks

Chelmsford has a bunch of different parks, ranging from children’s playgrounds to tot lots. This is a list of the many parks Chelmsford has:

Algoma Tot Lot, Main Street East

Batrst Playground Tot Lot, 357 Leonard Street

Berthiaume Playground, 1691 Gravelle Avenue

Coté Park, 215 Edward Avenue

David Street Playground, David Street

Irene Tot Lot, Irene Crescent

Marquis Tot Lot

Nickel Basin Tot Lot, Vermillion Lake Road

Rodrigue Avenue Tot Lot, Rodrigue Avenue

Shirley Street Playground, Shirley Street

St. Onge Tot Lot, St. Onge Street

Trottier Playground, Trottier Street

Vaillancourt Tot Lot, 88 Abbe Street