Biblioterre is situated on unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin territory, a landscape of forests, fields, wetlands and water.

The Land, having been deforested over the years, now hosts young deciduous forests. As part of the Gatineau Hills, it has diverse ecosystems, from cliffs and steep hillsides to agricultural fields, streams, and lakes.

The Land

Lac Mahon and the Southern Lands

To the south lies Lac Mahon, which  is bordered by marshlands teeming with life. Migratory birds make their home here, as do countless other beings. A hydro corridor runs along part of the lakefront, providing power to many homes.

Parent Road cuts through the heart of Biblioterre, where you’ll find the agricultural fields, barns, and a farmhouse. These spaces ground us in community and collaboration, serving as gathering points for growing, learning, and tending to the Land.

The Northern Lands

The northern part of Biblioterre is rich with deciduous trees like maple, beech, oak, and ironwood, alongside budding conifers that have been planted by their animal companions and ancestors. The loggers who once worked this area left behind both scars and gifts—logging roads now healing under blankets of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. These pathways invite us to explore, offering snowshoe trails in the winter and pockets of wild beauty year-round. At the northernmost edge of the Land lies a small lake, cradled by forest and hillsides.

Westward Connections

Biblioterre’s boundaries stretch beyond north and south—they wrap around Lac Mahon to the west and south of the junction where Parent Road meets Usher Road. This area, zoned for residential use, spans about 100 acres of hillside and new forest, offering lake access and a winding stream that flows through the agricultural fields to Lac Mahon.

Honoring the Land’s Story

We, majority settler members so far, are committed to work alongside the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation by prioritizing their voices, leadership, and guidance in decisions about the Land. This ongoing work reflects our deep gratitude to those who have cared for the Land before us and our hope to demonstrate reciprocity, respect, and care through action.