Located in the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau (The Valley of the Gatineau), in the heart of the Outaouais (Québec- Canada), Messines is proud to welcome you on its website .

As you stroll through the site, you will have the opportunity to discover our organization, our people, our territory, and the life and dynamics that inspires our community.

Originally based on agriculture through the mid-nineteenth century, the municipality's economy has gradually changed to tourism and cottagers, thanks to the presence of its magnificient lakes, the most prestigious being Blue Sea Lake, Big and Little Cedar lakes and a forest that is suitable for practicing a variety of activities in all seasons.