Treat yourself to massages, body treatments, Nordic baths and other sensory delights.
THINGS TO DO
Your Townships adventure starts here.
Spa & Wellness
Treat yourself to massages, body treatments, Nordic baths and other sensory delights.
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Let your imagination run free at galleries, theatres, museums and workshops.
Shopping
Scour our markets, boutiques and other hidden gems to score incredible finds.
Restaurants
All are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Bon appétit!
Events
Discover our cultural vitality with a wide range of special events.
Sugar shacks
Enjoy a traditional meal and maple taffy on snow.
Skiing
To each mountain its experience! Skiing or snowboarding, you will love hitting the slopes, whichever the ski resort you will vote for!
Snowshoeing
Explore our great outdoor spaces at your own beat. Let yourself be charmed by our landscapes. And breathe!
Cross-country Skiing
Cross-country skiing in the Townships … at your pace and your level!
Fatbike
Discover our numerous trails as you enjoy pedalling on the snow.
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
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.
Lodgings with Spa Options
Plan a stay in an accommodation with a private spa or a treatment center. Relaxation guaranteed!
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.
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!
Total Solar Eclipse
All the informations about this spectacular event on April 8
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.
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
Snowshoeing, skiing, fatbiking, tube sliding... Without a doubt, all outdoor enthusiasts are sure to find something to do here!
Wellness Experiences and Spas
Let us help you take care of yourself.
Slow Travel
Take the time to take your time in the Townships
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 order your free copies.
Accommodations – Fewer than 40 units
The Auberge & Spa West Brome is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2013. It offers a health centre with gym and sauna, a superb indoor pool under a glass roof, renovated rooms, and a brand new bistro with a vegetable garden that has nearly 100 varieties of produce. The Bistro serves excellent meals, inspired by the abondance of local flavours, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Accommodations – 40 to 199 units
The St-Martin Bromont boutique hotel surrounds visitors with elegance, comfort, warmth, and a welcoming atmosphere. With a strong conviction that the strength of numbers can promote a destination on foreign markets, for the past two years, the hotel has been rallying other tourist businesses in the area to create a joint offer and expand the visibility and renown of various aspects of this destination.
Accommodations – 200 or more units
CAMP VAL-ESTRIE
This vacantion centre is distinguished by the quality of its four-star infrastructure as well as its 40 different sets of activities, including the new Parc MédiéValestrie, a theme park with impressive facilities for medieval-style activities and events.
Accommodations – Outfitters
AU DIABLE VERT – STATION DE MONTAGNE
Sutton’s Au Diable Vert offers a unique outfitting concept, combining several types of accommodations. The addition of 120 acres to the property enabled it to build four new unusual huts—the Refuges Perché sur falaises—on cliffs. Anchored in the rock, the small environmentally friendly huts are simple, charming, and practical. The introduction of “Hok” skiing this winter similarly offered a new activity combining a snowshoe and ski experience.
Tourist services
KAVA TOURS
Kava Tours offers a unique concept in Quebec: all-inclusive guided vineyard excursions. The services include comfortable travel by bus, a professional guide, a meal at the vineyard, exclusive tours, and instructive tastings. Excursions leave from Montreal or the Eastern Townships, bringing visitors to vineyards along the Wine Route (Route des vins).
Ecotourism and adventure tourism
CENTRE D’ÉQUITATION JACQUES ROBIDAS
The Centre d’équitation Jacques Robidas offers horseback riding with an emphasis on respecting the horse, using a cooperative rather than domineering approach. Riders establish a relationship with their horses, developing confidence and determination. The Centre focuses on the concept of living in the moment with a particularly challenging clientele—children .This has produced clear results and is now attracting customers from around the world.
Campgrounds and outdoor, sports and recreation sites
PARC NATIONAL DU MONT-MÉGANTIC
In the summer of 2012, the Parc national du Mont-Mégantic realized its dream of developing a second sector, called Franceville. The new development enables hikers and campers to enjoy a unique experience, complementing that of the Observatoire sector, which is renowned for its public astronomy activities. Photo credit: Sébastien Giguère
Festivals and tourist events : Operating budget of $300 000 to $1,000,000
LA TRAVERSÉE INTERNATIONALE DU LAC-MÉGANTIC
The Traversée internationale du lac Mégantic is at once an annual meeting and a step on the open-water World Cup swimming circuit. Now accredited by the Fédération internationale de natation (FINA), this is a major event giving excellent visibility to the Megantic region. A whole range of cultural activities and entertainment complements the event’s main program.
Festivals and tourist events : Operating budget over $1,000,000
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LA CHANSON DE GRANBY
The FICG has been a shining light in the Francophonie for more than 44 years. It has become the industry standard and one of the major Francophonie song festivals. The quality of French-responsible programming, the originality of the performances, and the reputation of the musicians give the event a constantly growing popularity. In 2012, the Festival continued strengthening its roots in its community.
Agritourism and local specialities
Verger Champêtre offers a wide range of activities that involve discovery and gourmet pleasures, including the orchard, a countryside rest area, specialized boutique, mini-farm, Christmas-tree cutting, horseback riding, and an interpretation centre. More services and distinctive products, innovative marketing and promotion efforts, and recent investments have led to increased success.
Tourist attractions – Fewer than 25, 000 visitors
SAVONNERIE DES DILIGENCES
This family business distributes its soap and natural body-care products to more than 75 sales outlets around Quebec. It welcomes visitors to its workshop boutique all year long. Follow the aroma of legend… is a novel campaign by the Savonnerie des Diligences. This year, it started the colossal project of changing its olive-oil soap labels so they now feature characters from newly created legends composed by the Savonnerie team!
Regional table – Créateurs de saveurs prize
LE CINQUIÈME ÉLÉMENT
The Cinquième is a precursor and trendsetter that is growing in popularity for its local gourmet fare. The service is impeccable, with nothing artificial or snobbish about it; and the meals are very popular, with nothing frugal or artificial about them. Drawing on the generosity and accessibility of local producers, the Cinquième élément pays them tribute by serving flavourful, copious meals in a warm and relaxed setting.
Tourism personality
CHARLES CRAWFORD
Charles Crawford is a man of ideas and action with a definite flair for risk. He is a visionary with an uncommon sense of marketing, a strong international network, and a definite passion for the region. He has harmoniously blended agriculture and tourism by creating three renowned brands and an exceptional agri-tourism service. Eastern Townships Tourism has thus chosen to highlight the outstanding contribution of this true entrepreneur who each day embodies the art of living unique to our region, which he shares with the world.
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Eastern Townships Tourism president Joanne Lalumière congratulated all the award winners. “Since the Grands Prix du tourisme awards were created, the Eastern Townships region has earned the most rewards in Quebec. In 2012, the Townships won 11 prizes in addition to the personality of the year award, attributed to well-known businessman André L’Espérance. Seeing tonight’s list of award winners, I am confident we will once again do well at the Grands prix nationaux.” Quebec’s Grands Prix du tourisme gala will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at the Casino du Lac-Leamy in the Outaouais region.
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