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.
Published on May 25, 2022
Here are some suggestions for activities to enjoy in the Eastern Townships, during this last weekend in May.
Festibière marks the start of the summer festival season! The beerfest, held at a venue designed like a open-air beer garden in Sherbrooke’s Victoria Park, is bringing together a number of Quebec’s microbreweries. A new, exclusive brand of beer will be introduced every day, along with beers brewed especially for this festive event.
Also on the agenda are food and beer pairings, a play area, workshops, live entertainment and street food. If you’re not a beer lover, no problem! Lots of other beverages are on offer – several types of cider, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
Entrance to the site is free. Vouchers for the tastings can be purchased online or at the site.
This weekend, in downtown Sherbrooke, poetry will be front and centre at the Maison des arts de la parole during MICRO, billed as a ‘tiny festival of short texts.’
One of the events is being held at Librairie Appalaches, a local bookstore, on May 28. Entitled ‘Un poème dans l’oreille’ (literally translated as ‘a poem in the ear’) it is a close-up-and-personal meeting with poets Daphné B. and Noémie Pomerleau-Cloutier who will recite some of their works (Free of charge, 1pm-4pm.)
There is another event on Sunday, May 29 when five poets and entertainers will perform a ‘poetic cabaret’. (8pm at La Petite Boite Noire theatre.} Reservations must be made in advance and tickets can be purchased online.
To end the ‘Month of Trees and Forests in Quebec’ on a high note, the Marais de la Rivière-aux-Cerises (Magog’s wetlands) is organizing a number of activities for ‘Moi j’plante’ Day (Sunday, May 29.) As in previous years, visitors can pick up some of the trees that are being given away (free of charge) by the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (the Ministry that oversees forests, wildlife and parks). Also on the agenda is a talk about invasive species, a BBQ and an exchange of perennial plants with other gardeners.
Yanick Déry’s studio is housed in what was the former Bank of Montreal in downtown Waterloo and an exhibition currently on display – Bienvenue à Waterloo – features 84 of his images. In paying homage to his adopted hometown, he depicts scenes of everyday life, as well as some hidden treasures, which may not be familiar to the average viewer.
Next to the gallery is Sissi Buvette, whose snack counter has just opened. After your visit to the gallery, drop by the café and order a delicious cup of Appalachian Roasters coffee!
Throughout the coming year (until May 2023), visitors to Granby will be able to learn about the city’s history through ‘Histoires de quartiers’, an outdoor exhibition on display at three parks – Pelletier, Avery and Fortin. The illustrations really bring Granby’s neighbourhoods to life and on opening day - Saturday, May 28 - visitors can meet the three talented artists behind the art. They will be on hand at the three parks to answer questions from the general public (2pm-4pm).
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