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> Town and Country
A string of picturesque villages, or... In praise of the slower life
It takes time to discover the Eastern Townships' many treasures - not everything can be done in a day. The charm of our picturesque villages isn't only in architectural attractions or the spectacular countryside, but also from our residents' quality of life and pride in maintaining that heritage. Many of our villages are often cited in different historical and tourist publications. They're among Quebec's - and Canada's - finest jewels! Whether tucked away in a valley or perched on a mountaintop, our heritage buildings greatly enhance the magnificent natural setting. Some villages have preserved their old-world character by maintaining century homes in their original state. Those buildings often associated with a focal point of great importance to the founding community, such as a church or a mill that will gladly tell you its story.
The villages presented in this section were chosen by the Association des Plus Beaux Villages du Québec, or mentioned in the book Villages Pittoresques du Québec. French text and photos are by Yves Laframboise, Éditions de l'Homme, 1996.
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LAC-BROME (Knowlton)
The Paul Holland Knowlton Memorial House sits majestically on spacious grounds at the top of the hill next to the other museum buildings.
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MYSTIC
A former home which has been carefully preserved as an inn-restaurant.
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HATLEY
St. James Anglican Church (1829) and Charleston Academy (1830) sit regally together in the curve of the town's Common, just as they have for over 150 years.
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HUNTER MILLS
Several houses boast an interesting element characteristic of Victorian residences in the Queen Anne style: the Loggia. This open arcade or covered space under the eaves is a common feature of the American Vernacular architecture from the late 19th century.
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Ways Mills
In the village centre sits the old fire hall, dominated by the tower which was once used to dry hoses.
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FRELIGHSBURG
La maison principale de l'ancienne ferme O'Halloran aujourd'hui la ferme des Trois Ruisseaux, autrefois la résidence d'Adélard Godbout (1892-1956) qui fut premier ministre du Québec en 1936 et de 1939 à 1944.
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Stanbridge East
The main house of the old O'Halloran Farm is now known as Ferme des Trois Ruisseaux (three brooks). At one time it was the residence of Quebec premier (1936, 1939 to 1944), Adélard Godbout (1892-1956).
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"In a lovely pastoral atmosphere, liberally dotted with winding rivers, steep mountains and pristine lakes, are tucked away clusters of villages much of whose architecture is New England-inspired." "One of the most varied regions in all of Quebec in terms of both natural attributes and heritage architecture."
"L'une des régions les plus variées du Québec du point de vue de la nature, comme du point de vue du patrimoine historique."
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Mystic
Revealing an exceptional silhouette, the Walbridge Barn dominates the hamlet's landscape.
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North Hatley
The architecture of many of the houses in North Hatley, which overlook the lake from wooded areas.
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