Approximately 4 km from the bay lies this small town (105 inhabitants), that belongs to the district of Sheen-Esher-Malakoff in Pontiac county of Quebec.

A town of 430, Chapeau is about 30 km from Meehan Bay and is located on the iIle des Allumettes on the Ottawa River. The Allumettes is a group of the largest river islands on the planet. Here in Chapeau, a european bakery provides excellent baked goods and the Caisse Populaire Desjardins bank can handle all your monitary needs. There also is a grocery store which will provide all your essentials.

Located about 50 km away in Ontario, this modern small city can cater to your every need; with shopping malls, super markets, specialty stores, bars, restaurants, clothing shops, banks, travel agencies, laundrymats and much more. Pembroke also has excellent medical facilities.

Ottawa, Canada's Capital is located 180 km east of Meehan Bay and definitely worth a 1-2 day visit.

Algonquin Park, Ontario's oldest provincial park lies practically just outside your front door. And the park's eastern most highlight, Barron's Canyon, is a worthy destination for an afternoon excursion.