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.
Updated on Aug 30, 2022
Although several bird species have already made their way south, others prefer to linger a while longer in the Townships before they finally leave for the winter. This is the case for many anatids, a family grouping such waterfowl as our Canada geese and ducks. Where can you find them? Bernard Héraud, a guide for the Société de loisirs ornithologiques de l’Estrie, uncovers four special vantage points for us to discover in the region.
Last year, we counted more than 3500 snow geese in the Parc de l’Étang Burbank. This pond, located in Danville, is a true oasis for many bird species, in fact, 220 of them! Four kilometres of trails, a playground for your kids, a long, wooden footbridge, measuring almost 300 metres, and three observation towers will have you enjoy a few extraordinary hours. Psst! Either very early in the morning or just before sunset, listen carefully, as thousands of birds gather here. It’s simply amazing!
NB: On October 29-30, the Festival des oiseaux migrateurs will be held in Danville. Take advantage of this period to go see—and hear—all the birds. It’s worth the trip! Really! See a teaser right here!
150 Water St., Danville | 819 839-2771
A little hungry? The public market Mante du Carré, in Danville, is open every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. all year long. You’ll surely find something to help you concoct a quick lunch! There’s also a little restaurant onsite where, they say, the sandwiches are very, very good!
The four kilometres of trails you’ll find on Île du Marais will allow you to truly appreciate its flourishing ecosystem. Besides all the mammals, reptiles and amphibians, some 190 bird species live on the island. Bald eagles, American bitterns, Canada geese, snow geese are but a few examples of these.
425 rue des Sapins, Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley | info@iledumarais.org
A little hungry? Drop by the microbrewery La Memphré, in Magog. No matter what you choose—Caesar salad, a smoked meat poutine, a veggie burger, etc.—it will be a good choice. The same goes for your beer choices!
Many easy level trails run throughout this park, established in 1983, and offering a 90% coverage of mixed-wood and coniferous forests. The vast Réservoir Choinière also welcomes an abundant flora and wildlife. More than 230 bird species will stop here awhile at one time or another throughout the year. In autumn, snow geese and Canada geese offer admirers some very spectacular take-offs as they fly out from here!
1780 boul. David-Bouchard, Roxton Pond | 450 776-7182
A little hungry? A lunch salad, a burger, a smoked salmon bagel… To take out or to eat in, the menu of the Café de la Brûlerie will allow you to satisfy your cravings simply and deliciously.
Located in the M.R.C., of Coaticook, the town of Martinville offers a very popular pond for snow geese and Canada geese throughout September and October. Head out to the Vieux-Moulin park, bring along a thermos of delicious coffee or hot chocolate, and admire the show! A cool fact: Mr. Oscar Lessard was the last owner of the grain mill for whom the park was named. You can listen to parts of his story because he’s one of the characters presented on the Pioneer Trail.
At the Junction of Routes 208 and 251, Martinville
A little hungry? Take the direction of Compton, 15 minutes from here, and stop at the cheese factory of La Station. You’ll be able to taste their delicious cheeses, bit into a succulent grilled cheese and purchase, besides your favourite cheeses, a few local gourmet products.
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Family-Friendly Hikes in the Eastern Townships2 metres, 20 seconds, a face covering... You know the drill. This summer, we all need to do our part to make this vacation season both enjoyable and responsible.
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