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 TownshipsWhat to do this weekend?
Published on Aug 9, 2017
You're not the type to plan weeks ahead? No worries, we took matters in hand for you. Whatever your tastes are, you'll certainly fall for one of our suggestions.
The 15th year of celebrating literature and nature
This year, the Correspondances d’Eastman is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the theme The francophone “archipelago”. Dany Laferrière will be master of ceremonies for a plethora of invited literary stars (David Goudreault, Michel Rabagliati, Alina Dumitrescu, France Daigle, Yves Beauchemin, Rodney Saint-Éloi, to name a few) and there will be shows and events for young and old, set against a backdrop of landscaped gardens where visitors can sit and read or work on their own writing. As in previous years, this 15th edition of an event marrying literature and nature, is sure to be a great success!
Soak up the traditions of the world
The 20th edition of Festival des Traditions du Monde de Sherbrooke in parc Quintal promises to be the best one ever ! With some 600 performers, 200 shows, workshops and non-stop activities, this five-day multicultural celebration (August 9-13) offers fun for all the family. Three themed tents, the new Espace Orient, a gastronomic area (with 17 eateries featuring cuisine from around the world), a playground for small fry, numerous booths selling all kinds of interesting goodies, local and international music and dance, all combine to create a cornucopia of multicultural delights!.
Under a shower of shooting stars….
The Perseids (to give shooting stars their formal name) will no longer seem quite so mysterious if you visit the ASTROLAB at Mont Megantic National Park (which is at the foot of the mountain), or the Mont Megantic Observatory (which is at the top), between August 10-14. Several interpretative events are planned for these Nuits des perséides (Perseids nights) – a truly memorable experience….
La Traversée internationale du Lac-Mégantic makes a splash !
From August 10-13, the Traversée internationale du Lac-Mégantic will be organizing all kinds of exciting activities, as well, of course, as the swimming competitions. There will be live entertainment, including a rock ‘n’ roll show – “Rock the King” – on the Sunday, performed by Martin Fontaine and the Porn Flakes who will play at the closing ceremonies.
Don’t miss Bedford’s venerable country expo!
Bedford’s Agricultural Expo has been running since 1824 and it’s a historical gem, imbued with the rural traditions of the past. This year, the Fair runs from August 9-13 and it features all the usual crowd pleasing attractions – horse races, tractor pulls, exhibits, live entertainment, regional produce, a fairground etc. The last day – Sunday – is geared to youngsters, with various activities such as pedal powered tractor pulls and a visit from La Pat’ Patrouille.
Street food at the Vignoble du Ruisseau
On Friday, starting at 4pm, the Ruisseau winery is offering a tasty menu of tempting street food from specially designed cooking stations. On offer will be grilled corn, smoked sausage, tuna tacos, pulled pork flavoured with maple syrup and so on. The “Cuisine de rue” is well worth checking out at this winery, which is situated in Dunham.
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