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.
The Colour evolution
The tree-covered leaves change hues presenting different warmer and warmer and more luminous colours
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.
Restaurants
All are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Bon appétit!
Orchards
Our orchards are overflowing with fruit, all ripe for the picking! Won’t you join us?
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.
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.
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!
Orchards
Our orchards are overflowing with fruit, all ripe for the picking! Won’t you join us?
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!
Slow Travel
Take the time to take your time in the Townships
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 order your free copies.
Published on Nov 23, 2022
This weekend, there are loads of activities all over the Eastern Townships heralding the start of the festive season – Christmas trees to buy, Christmas concerts, hikes through the woods, seasonal meals to plan… Here are some suggestions to brighten up your weekend!
“Forest bathing” is a concept borrowed from Japan and it has become very popular. What it really refers to is walking through the woods at a leisurely pace, taking time to admire the natural surroundings of streams, lakes and wetlands and countless other “gifts” from Mother Nature – a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours with family, your significant other or your dog! Here are 6 places to do so.
Sherbrooke’s History Museum (Mhist) is currently hosting an exhibition themed around Quebec’s seasonal traditions, examining how they arrived in the province and where they came from (until January 8, 2023). Two “guides” – Falala, a friendly fox and Belzy, an elf – teach visitors (on their own or as part of a group) to learn more about our Christmas festivities through various activities. A “book of discoveries” is part of this fun, family-oriented event.
Christmas Stories - MHist | Sherbrooke | Wednesday to Sunday | Free for children aged 12 and under
Santa Claus arrives in Sherbrooke this Sunday, marking the 20th edition of his traditional parade! Join the celebrations (“Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus!”) featuring floats, elves and fantastical creatures as they parade through downtown. The parade terminates at City Hall where there will be a ceremonial lighting of the giant Christmas tree – festivities, fun and surprises all round! Check out the route of the parade online.
Sunday, November 27 | Sherbrooke | Free
The Townships’ acclaimed music school – Musique Orford – which is in the heart of Mont Orford National Park, is hosting a Christmas market this weekend. The marché Falala will feature unique, locally made gifts and to add to the magic of the season, famed entertainer Gregory Charles will perform a show in Salle Gilles-Lefebvre. For all the details and to reserve your seats, visit the event page.
BTW this is not the only Christmas market open this weekend. There are more than 16 throughout the region. For further details, check out the Christmas market schedule.
Marché de Noël Falala | Orford Musique | November 26 and 27 | Free
Gregory Charles concert| November 26 | 4pm| Salle Gilles-Lefebvre |Book online
A favourite activity with family and friends at this time of the year is to arrange an outing to pick out the perfect tree. Several places let you harvest your own tree, along with seasonal, fun activities – hot chocolate by a roaring fire, walks with an alpaca (!), onsite gift shops, walks along wooded trails….Here’s a list of places where you can experience these truly magical moments.
Not real ones, of course, but rather the yummy chocolate-covered cakes (Bûches de Noël) that are a traditional dessert in French-speaking regions of the world. Quebec is no exception! Give in to temptation and order your Yule log(s) now from one of our local pastry shops or chocolatiers.
Holiday season
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