The Centre-Village Trail project is underway. The route has been established; businesses and property owners have agreed to grant right-of-way access to a non-motorized path providing a calmer, offroad alternative to residents and visitors wanting to explore Old Chelsea village. The planned walking trail will start from Padden Road, go across the Padden Lofts property, across the MRC des Collines property to connect with the property of the St. Stephen church, Nordik and Old Chelsea roads. If we were to add a crossing on Old Chelsea Road towards the Hendrick Farm, a walking route would allow a complete loop, a connection with the trail following the ravine south of Old Chelsea Road to the NCC parking lot and trail system into Gatineau Park, or alternatively back to Chelsea village services.

A new project is underway on the west side of Highway 5 to upgrade the Hautes-Plaines trail, connecting Chelsea’s centre-village to Gatineau city limits and the NCC trail network of Gatineau Park.  Parts of this 3.8 km trail are well used but other parts, crossing difficult terrain, are in need of significant improvements to the surface and to the crossings over two ravines as well as over Chelsea Creek. Designated as a Structural Corridor (AS2) in the Active Transport Master Plan, this trail, when completed, will offer year-round recreational and active transport commuting opportunities for Chelsea residents and visitors alike.

Les Amis de la Voie Verte Chelsea was formed by Sentiers Chelsea Trails to lead fundraising for, and stewardship of, the Community Trail, one of Chelsea's main trail arteries. Les Amis is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization with charitable status.

Since 2017, Les Amis has been raising funds to build more than 20 km of the Chelsea Community Trail along the old railway corridor. The goal is to reduce the financial burden on the municipality and create a trail that connects us all. Our vision is a community culture built around active transportation, children and youth in nature, and a green connection between neighbourhoods.

Our fundraising helps deliver the best possible trail at the lowest cost to taxpayers, while securing its long-term future. Our target is $2 million from private and corporate sponsors, foundations and several levels of government. To date, Chelsea residents and businesses have contributed $350,000 directly, and a further $1.7 million has come from government programs. All funds raised go to trail development.