Cigale is located in the historic Old Chelsea Village, in a friendly town just outside Gatineau Park.

This shop, open annually from Easter Weekend to the end of Thanksgiving and weekends until Christmas.

La Cigale is a very popular destination for hikers, bikers, sports teams and other visitors to the Gatineau Park in search of a cool treat on a warm day.

The little ice cream shop offers what none of the big chains do: fresh, homemade ice cream created in-store every morning.

It’s this hands-on approach that gives La Cigale the ability to concoct such original flavours, like Ginger Snap & Chai, Raspberry Champagne Sorbet, Coconut Cashew and Brownies and Cream.

La Cigale offers a wide spectrum of ice cream flavours to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Like the carefree cigale of the tale, La Cigale is a true celebration of the essence of summertime.

The name of this delightful neighbourhood ice cream shop comes from the French fable, La Cigale et la Fourmi. Also known as the story of the diligent ant and the carefree cicada, the latter epitomizes the youthful joy of summer (never mind the end of the tale). With its characteristic song and beauty, the cicada is considered by many to be a sign of good luck. With a name so jovial, it’s no wonder a visit to La Cigale reveals a warm, festive little shop splashed with all the colours of the rainbow.