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.
Tables Champêtres
A unique gastronomic experience in the heart of the region.
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 Saveurs Cantons-de-l’Est
These restaurants prioritize local producers and offer dishes made with regional ingredients, providing an authentic experience of the Eastern Township terroir.
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.
Outings with Friends
Gather your crew for a memorable getaway in the Townships!
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!
Blogs and articles
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 Apr 3, 2024
This summer, you must find some time for these Eastern Townships discoveries! Here are 8 of them you’re sure to enjoy.
By Marie-Claude Masse
It’s the perfect time to head out and explore a village where you’ve never been to before. Here’s an idea, select a town among our Cœurs villageois network. These are 11 villages, proud representatives of the Townships, that truly stand out by what they offer you.
Travelling on some of the most beautiful roads in the Eastern Townships, as you look out onto impressive mountains and majestic lakes! Now here’s an idea that will revitalize your spirit! The Route des Sommets will offer you all this, and much more as you enter the first international dark sky reserve, the Réserve internationale de ciel étoilé.
Here’s another activity that is becoming more and more popular! Of course, we’re talking about ornithology! And you’ll find a panoply of places to enjoy bird-watching: Île du Marais, Burbank Pond, the Réservoir de Martinville, the Centre d'interprétation de la nature du lac Boivin… To your binoculars everyone!
Another great outing this year includes the Têtes Fromagères Circuit, that will have you discover 14 cheesemakers spread throughout our region. Whether you’re a raw cheese lover, or if you prefer either goat, refined or curd cheeses, here you’ll find them all when you offer yourself this gourmet adventure!
You’re not insensitive to the charm of ancestral homes, period mansions, historical museums, Victorian houses and grand hotels? Then our Beautiful Vintage Homes Route will have you discover them in all their splendour. This heritage circuit will quite impress you.
Are you curious to visit a bookstore and an opera house that are also located in Vermont? One great way to visit this territory is to visit the Haskell Free Library & Opera House in Stanstead. The Canada-U.S. border literally passes right in the middle of the building! Even Barack Obama has talked about it!
This year is the perfect time to start savouring cuisine brought to us from around the world. Plus, you’ll find so many good restaurants in our region for our taste buds to enjoy! Whether you’re thinking about Indian Cuisine (Chez moi chez toi, Masala Café…), Middle East menus (Persepolis, Chich Taouk…), Asian dishes (Kokkaku Ramen, Ikura Sushi…) and many others, the choices are almost endless when it comes to having your stomach travel the world!
Starting in May, you’ll be able to enjoy exploring the charming villages and magnificent landscapes of the Eastern Townships that inspired author Louise Penny to create Three Pines. This fictional village is quite real in her literary world! Offer yourself a visit that unfolds over 5 chapters in this guided tour which includes a storyteller, transportation, all entrance fees, plus a few delicious bites. When fiction meets reality …
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