Sutton

As early as 1799, Loyalists began arriving to this area, which they called Sutton Flat based on its geographical location in a valley of the same name and located at the foot of the Sutton mountain range. From New Hampshire, Thomas Shepard was one of the first pioneers to clear the land. The Township of Sutton was formed in 1802 and was incorporated in 1855. In 1896, Queen Victoria herself signed the act incorporating the Village of Sutton. It wasn’t until 1962 that the border community of Sutton was granted town status. The merger between the Town and the Township of Sutton took place forty years later in 2002. The new territory includes the sectors of Glen Sutton and Sutton Junction to cover a territory of 244 km2. Several new buildings were constructed during the 19th century: the first school built in 1808 and the town hall built in 1859 when the first mayor in the Township of Sutton, F. A. Olmstead,read more > was in office. The following decades saw the addition of a railway station and Anglican, Baptist and Catholic churches. As a result, Sutton is rich in history and exceptional built heritage that can be discovered through its three heritage trails. Mountains, rivers and valleys often feature spectacular views that change with the time of day, the viewpoint and the season. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking in Parc d’Environnement Naturel de Sutton that maintains up to 52 km of trails, one of the most beautiful four-season trail networks in Quebec and where dogs are always welcome. True to its reputation as a outdoor and cultural destination, Sutton offers a new slate of activities with each season: hiking, snowshoeing, sliding sports, golfing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, tennis (even on grass), treetop trekking, cycling …Among the major centres in Quebec, Mount Sutton ranks at the top because of its design and its varied trails and backcountry skiing, rated the best in Canada. On the cultural scene, you’ll find a long list of activities: visuals arts (studio tours during the Tour des Arts), performance art (theatre, improvisation), music (multimedia festival, jazz and blues festival) and cinema, among others. These numerous attractions and activities attract visitors, tourists, vacationers and new residents to Sutton – a town brimming with hospitality.