Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
THINGS TO DO
Your Townships adventure starts here.
Sports, Nature & Outdoor Activities
Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Let your imagination run free at galleries, theatres, museums and workshops.
Spa & Wellness
Treat yourself to massages, body treatments, Nordic baths and other sensory delights.
Shopping
Scour our markets, boutiques and other hidden gems to score incredible finds.
Events
Discover our cultural vitality with a wide range of special events.
Cycling
The Townships is a great cycling destination, because it’s designed for pedal power - slow, contemplative, challenging or sporty.
Hiking Trails
Fill your pack with local flavours before setting off to explore the natural beauties that make our region so stunning.
Campgrounds
Abundant amenities in the heart of nature.
Restaurants
All are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Bon appétit!
Golfing
Tee off in the Townships and get into the swing of things with 9 or 18 holes. Fore!
Where to stay
Lodging options to suit any taste and budget.
Hotels & Country Inns
Stunning locations and outstanding service come together for a bliss-inducing stay.
Bed & Breakfasts
Get up close and personal with life in the Townships.
Off the Beaten Path
Think outside the box with out of the ordinary accommodations.
Cottages & Condos
Custom comfort near the city or in nature.
Campgrounds / RV Rentals
Abundant amenities in the heart of nature.
Vacation Centres
Kick back and relax as a family with all-inclusive vacation options.
Other Types of Lodging
Experience something different by choosing unique lodging.
Destination Spas
The only thing better than a day at the spa? Several days at the spa!
Hikers Welcome
If you, like thousands of visitors annually, plan on hiking in the region, know that your efforts will be rewarded by our world-class hospitality.
Bienvenue Cyclistes
Explore the region on two wheels and stay in one of the many accommodation options bearing the Bienvenue cyclistes icon.
Pet Friendly
Don’t want to leave your four-legged friend behind? Book a stay in some of the region’s many dog-friendly digs and you won’t have to.
The Townships
The Townships possess a rich heritage that you will discover everywhere on its nine territories, in its towns and villages, its Coeurs villageois, etc.
Not to be missed
What is it that draws visitors to the region, year after year? Find out here :
Cœurs villageois
Visit our Cœurs villageois – charming communities that truly characterize the spirit of our region.
Towns and villages
Explore our lively, welcoming towns and villages with their heritage architecture and fascinating histories.
Nine territories to discover
Each territory has a distinct personality and a wealth of hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered!
The Townships at a glance
Here’s a glimpse of the region, a few historical notions, and numbers.
Tourist routes
Hit the road! The region has several tourist routes designed around different themes – heritage, scenic landscapes, wine….
National and regional parks
Four national and two regional parks – an outdoor paradise in the fresh air, each and every one!
Taste the townships
Here, in so many ways, you’ll enjoy all kinds of gastronomical experiences! When you discover our unique products and our highly renowned tables, you’ll love us forever!
Restaurants
Every time you sit down at one of our tables, you’ll experience a truly special moment. Savour it!
Cafés de village
Visit our Cafés de Village and discover each one’s specialties while meeting the most welcoming and friendly people.
Créateurs de Saveurs Products
You can rely on our food producers who put as much love as delicious flavours into everything they plant and produce.
Vineyards
The Route des vins de Brome-Missisquoi, the Route des vins de l’Estrie, and about twenty other vineyards… The Townships region proudly honours its title of being the first wine region of Quebec.
Microbreweries
The region counts more than twenty microbreweries! Just like the people who run them, each one has established their own strong, unique personality and … extremely inviting character!
Cheese Factories & Dairy Producers
goat’s milk… Here you’ll savour rich artisanal cheeses. Some you already know, many others you’ll enjoy discovering.
Public Markets
Purple peppers, fir honey, pineapple tomatoes … besides all the products you love, sometimes you also discover new, amazingly surprising ones!
Pick-your-own
Pick-your-own farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.
Restaurants Complices
These restaurants take to heart working with local producers and to offer dishes that integrate certified Créateurs de saveurs products.
Foodie’s Maps
Brasseurs des Cantons and Têtes fromagères are two gastronomical circuits highlighting our microbreweries and cheese factories.
Gourmet Itineraries
Plan your stay by offering yourself a wealth of flavours. Consult our getaway ideas.
Weekend and Trip Ideas
Discover our activities suggestions, getaway ideas and itineraries in the Townships.
Family Outings
Find loads of ideas for memorable family outings!
Romantic Getaways
Outings, restaurants, spas, weekend ideas… Suggestions for spending some precious moments together.
Outdoor Activities
Hiking, kayaking, beaches, cycling… Without a doubt, all outdoor enthusiasts are sure to find something to do here!
Tourist Routes
Vineyards, mountain peaks, heritage sites… Our designated routes make for the most beautiful road trips!
Itineraries
Whether for two, with your family or with friends, here you will find a ton of suggestions for planning perfect getaways!
Experiences to Try
Our collaborators have tested several different adventures … and have approved!
Coeur villageois
Visit our Cœurs villageois – charming communities that truly characterize the spirit of our region.
Towns and Villages
Explore our lively, welcoming towns and villages with their heritage architecture and fascinating histories.
Guide and Maps
View our guide and maps online or download your free copies.
Nature, sports and outdoor activities
12 Hiking Outings in the Eastern TownshipsNature, sports and outdoor activities
Published on Sept 6, 2017
Tourism Megantic has come up with some great ideas – even last minute ones! – for the weekend of September 8-10.
Enjoy National Parks Day
On September 9, head to Mont Megantic or Frontenac National Park because on that day there will be special activities and entertainment and access is free.
Mont Megantic, for example, will host (among other things) a workshop for children, a presentation about the Starry Sky Reserve and an evening show. In Frontenac National Park, visitors can take a guided hike or a boat trip (at no charge) in an area reserved for kids, as well as participate in a community meal.
Hike Mont Belanger
On Sunday September 10, Mont Belanger is offering hikers free access to the trails that lead to the summit of the mountain. Situated at 3,018 feet (920 metres) above sea level, Mont Belanger offers spectacular views over the Megantic region and as far as northern Maine – guaranteed to take your breath away!
There are eight hiking trails, designed for all levels of ability. Do you like to pit your wits against Mother Nature? The challenging Face de Singe (“Face of the monkey”) is for you!
And over the next couple of weekends….
Climb the highest peak in the Townships
Want to take up a challenge? How about climbing Mont Gosford, which at 3,914 feet (1,193 metres) above sea level, is the highest mountain in the Townships? On September 16 and 17, the trails are free and at the end of your climb, you’ll even get to nibble on a snack of sweet corn!
A venue imbued with history
Also on September 16, you can visit the Maison de Granit museum free of charge, as well as walk along the scenic Morne trail. Exhibits at the museum trace the history of the granite industry in the region.
Music at the mountain
At Mont Ham regional park, an event called Montagne et musique will take place on Saturday, September 23 – an opportunity to listen to wonderful sounds in an equally wonderful setting. Very appealing don’t you think? The musical performance is free and there is no entry fee to the park for those aged 15 years and under.
Explore the Maskinongé wetlands
On September 23 and 24 septembre, visitors have free entry to the Marais Maskinongé and the 24-foot (7.3-metre) observation tower, from which you can observe the wildlife that lives in the park.
Skywalk among the treetops !
Bring your youngsters to Arbre en Arbre, an aerial adventure park that is part of the Baie-des-Sables tourist resort. On September 30 and October 1, those aged 17 or under get in free. Hot chocolate awaits!
Discover a new mountain
On October 7 and 8, entire families are cordially invited to Mont Scotch Cap in Piopolis, one of the Cœurs villageois des Cantons. At the peak take a group selfie and on your return, you’ll be entitled to a free homemade ice cream!
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