7 Things to Discover in the Townships this Winter

Updated on Nov 22, 2023

Here are 7 suggestions inviting you to discover plenty of new activities this winter everywhere throughout the vast territory of the Eastern Townships.

By Marie-Claude Masse

Reach the Highest Summit of the Townships

Not afraid of a new challenge? Then head out to Mount Gosford in the Mégantic region. When you reach the top of the mountain, you’ll discover a panorama that will have you forget all about the effort you put in to get here! With its 1,193 metres in altitude, Mount Gosford constitutes Quebec’s 7th highest summit and offers an amazing 3600 view.
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Initiate Yourself to Vegetarian Cuisine

We know that a vegetarian diet is good for our planet. One excellent way to find inspiration if we’re not in the habit of cooking without using animal proteins is to go see (and taste) what our vegetarian restaurants offer. In fact, you’ll discover plenty of options in the Townships! Most of them have take-out menus.
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Visit a Bookstore

More than ever it’s time we encourage our local businesses. Therefore, we heartily recommend that you visit one of the Townships independent bookstore. Quebec litterature, children's books, mystery novels, every book enthusiats will find something he likes!
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Savour Hot Cider for the First Time

There’s no finer moment than when you’re sitting around a campfire savouring a delicious cup of hot cider! You should first choose an excellent cider—Plenty of them are produced in the Townships! —, heat it with a couple of cinnamon sticks, some cloves, an orange slice or two … and a little dark rum, if you wish. Then, enjoy!
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Read and Discover the Townships

Would you like to be carried away by a story that unfolds in the Eastern Townships? If yes, we invite to discover three amazing local writers! More of a thriller enthusiast? Bondrée (translated as Boundary: The Last Summer) by Andrée A. Michaud is for you. Do you prefer a good sleuth novel? You’ll enjoy Louise Penny’s series as you follow Armand Gamache’s investigations. Finally, if you enjoy quirky original stories, laced with humour, we recommend you read Dixie by William S. Messier.
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Initiate yourself to a New Sport

Can you think of anything better than a good dose of fresh air to keep your spirits up? Why not use this time to introduce yourself to a new winter sport; Perhaps Fatbiking? Furthermore, many places offer to rent you all the equipment you’ll need: Base de plein air André-Nadeau, our National Parks (Yamaska and Mont -Orford), Parc de la gorge de Coaticook…
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Discover the Benefits of Creativity

One Sunday per month, the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke organizes its art hives. When you participate in these creative workshops online or in person, you’ll reconnect with your own creative nature within a setting that will give you all the freedom you need to express your inspiration of the moment. Wonderful meetings await!
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