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.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024
Are you a golf enthusiast? Whether you’re a weekend golfer or a regular on the greens, the Eastern Townships’ Sherbrooke region offers some amazing experiences. Here are five golf courses where you can practise your swing in tranquil and magnificent environments, at only a stone’s throw from a vibrant urban centre.
Founded in 1897, the Old Lennox Golf Course is one of the oldest in Canada. This nine-hole course, bordered by mature trees and a bicycle path, offers a few good challenges on its fairway with its small hillocks. However, the course is still very accessible for novice golfers. The distance between holes being rather short, it can be played quickly. Perfect for those who have less time! Good to know, it’s also one of the most affordable courses in the region.
Nearby
For your après-golf, head to the terrace of Le Lion d’Or pub, Québec’s oldest microbrewery, or to that of the Uplands Cultural Centre, which offers an English-style tea time.
Here’s an experience that can best be described as urban golf! Indeed, located in the heart of the city of Sherbrooke, this course is surrounded by private homes. Careful with your overenthusiastic swings! Its relatively flat terrain, a rarity in the region, makes it a pleasant course to walk and accessible to all. Bad weather? Take advantage of the indoor simulators to perfect your swing!
Nearby
The game has left you thirsty? Head to the Siboire Jacques-Cartier for a pint (or two) of Sherbière or any of the other refreshing beers available at this microbrewery. Or sit on the beautiful terrace of OMG Resto and enjoy a summer cocktail. .
With its enchanting setting and large, undulating greens meticulously groomed, it’s no wonder that the Milby Golf Club has often been recognized by specialized magazines as one of the most beautiful golf courses in Québec. It also hosted the Canada Games in 2013 and the Québec Open in the 1990s. You’ll find several nice challenges, especially on the 8th hole where the green, located on an elevated plateau, will put you to the test in choosing your club!
Nearby
For local heritage enthusiasts, stop by the Milby covered bridge near the campsite of the same name. Looking for local produce? You’ll find them at Domaine Ive Hills (a blackcurrant producer), Domaine de Courval (an artisanal cheese factory) or at the Marché de la Ferme Beaulieu.
Here’s a course that you’ll truly enjoy walking! Easy to access, this golf club also offers a beautiful driving range with real grass. You’ll find several small ponds on the 18-hole course as well as mature trees for playing a game of golf in a most beautiful setting.
Nearby
Ten minutes from the golf course is La Halte des Pèlerins, Québec’s only urban vineyard, as well as downtown Sherbrooke, where a panoply of restaurants can be found, such as Restaurant Auguste, O’Chevreuil—Taverne Américaine, Bistro Tapageur, Buvette du Centro and Le Boq microbrewery.
Here you’ll find two 18-hole courses: the Sherbrooke and the Magog. The former is characterized by undulating, sometimes tricky greens and a peninsula on the 16th hole. The second offers a fine championship challenge with long tee-off mounds and vast greens with great views of Mount Orford. From the clubhouse’s elevated terrace, you’ll also have a beautiful view overlooking Lake Magog.
Nearby
There are two vineyards next to the golf club: The Cep d’Argent and the Chemin de la Rivière. You’ll be able to stock up on some good bottles here.
Would you like to find out more about what to do in Sherbrooke? Where to stay? The best places to eat? Visit the Destination Sherbrooke website.
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