Cantley is a rural municipality to the north of Gatineau, is is a short commute to Ottawa, is located 18 km from Parliament Hill and the national capital Region. Cantley Merged with Gatineau in 1975 and regained its independence in 1989.
The main roads through Cantley are the 307, STO runs the 15,16,934,936,935 and 946 bus to Cantley connecting it to Gatineau, Ottawa among other stops. There are 3 french schools within the border or Cantley however for English schools you must go to a neighbouring town.
Watersports, Hiking and Skiing are in your backyard in Cantley, with 3 ski hills all within a quick drive and Gatineau Park and River right as well you can cover any outdoor activity with ease. Skiing Nakkertok one of the premier Cross-country ski clubs in The national capital and surrounding area call Cantley home.
Cantley has a population of 10'699 and a land mass of 123.36 km2 it is currently undergoing a strong population growth with an 8.2% growth rate. currently, there are 3419 dwellings in the region. 8.4% of inhabitants are above 65 years old while 22.6 are below the age of 14.