Magog Lake |Eastern Townships|Estrie |North Hatley|Lodging In Southern Quebec Deauville, now known as the Borough of Vallons-du-Lac, joined the newCity of Sherbrooke on January 1, 2002. Deauville was, for many years, a rest stop. Its original name, Scaswaninepus, was an excellent description of Little Magog Lake's vocation as a place to rest by the waterside. Although the British American Land Company (the owner of at least 75% of the land around the lake) kept this land uninhabited for a long time, the beauty of the site and its proximity to Sherbrooke attracted the class of citizenry that aspired to summer home ownership. Dr. Prosper Olivier was the first of many to build his log fishing cabin in 1893. To maintain the peaceful nature of this community, local residents soon began opposing the construction of industries, businesses, restaurants, garages and service stations in their town. Those who had a place on the 'Little Lake' were the crème de la crème... both Francophones and Anglophones. From liberal professions, their names included the likes of Ernest Sylvestre, Albert-Carlos Skinner, Ludger Forest and Charles Benjamin Howard, who all became mayor of Sherbrooke at one time or another. It's impossible to consider Deauville's history without paying homage to the classic hotels that first brought ifame - the Lake Park (1901), Manoir du Lac (1921), White House Pavilion (1932), Auberge des Pins (1947) and the Beau Site (1947) all had their glory days. Sadly, they were never replaced after each succumbing to fire. Deauville was officially recognized in 1945, during a campaign to install essential services. Several major waterways span and surround the region, including the Richelieu, St. Francis, and Chaudière Rivers. Our lakes, the largest in Quebec's settled regions, are intrinsically linked to recreational activities and major tourist centres. They include Lake Magog, Massawippi, Memphremagog, Megantic, Brome, Brompton, Aylmer and Saint-François are central to the life of local Townshippers and our many visitors. Spectacular gorges have been eroded to amazing depths, including the famous Coaticook Gorge, featured in a park with the longest suspended footbridge in the world! The Grande Fourches (Big Forks) bike trail network covers 124 km, including a 54-km km loop through North Hatley. The network follows the Magog Lake, and St. Francis and Massawippi Rivers and offers cyclists many exceptionally beautiful vistas. These are family-oriented trails and pass close to hotels, campgrounds, historic and natural areas and other major attractions. Our hotel establishments offer various services to cyclists, as well as package deals. |
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