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.
The Sherbrooke Region
Published on Sept 6, 2023
Friendly and welcoming, The Eastern Townships’ key city gets its charm from its amazing heritage, but more importantly through the ambiance visitors find here. If you haven’t been introduced to the city of Sherbrooke yet, we must suggest you discover it by surrounding yourself with all its local wealth. Flowing between the everyday life of its citizens, and its events calendar, the city’s urban heart beats at a steady pace all year long. For your next stay in Sherbrooke, choose to immerse yourself totally inside the local life. And who knows? You might even want to make a habit of coming here!
A simple tour of Sherbrooke’s downtown area should awaken your curiosity and … your taste buds! Here, we love to eat well, and this is made quite clear just by discovering all the restaurants, breweries and bistros that are constantly opening in the city. From home-style cuisine, and more exotic flavours to the most gourmet dishes, Sherbrooke’s restaurants are indeed varied and offer especially delicious menus. As you stroll along the city streets, an excellent way for you to get to know the city’s residents and experience their way of life is by taking some time to try all the great local tables.
With such a restaurant offer, you might find it difficult to pick just one… Good news! From September 13 to October 29, 2023, you can enjoy the Sherbrooke met la table event. Indeed, it’s the perfect time to try, at reduced prices, many of the city’s local restaurants.
Sitting inside a corner café and ordering a delicious cup of coffee while savouring a delightful treat and simply observing the daily hubbub. What an original and immersive way to plan your vacation or just to enjoy a quiet break.
Sherbrooke is brimming with friendly cafés and charming lunch counters where you can sit back and enjoy the moment. Genuine little neighbourhood theatres, some of these establishments have become local legends.
When you’re in town, don’t miss the Café de village Pierre Jean Jase! Follow its patrons as they come and go. Like an artist in search of inspiration, enjoy guessing what these people’s lives are like. Are they just passing through before work? Are they regulars who ask for the same delicacy day after day? Are they new customers who arrived here by chance? You’ll discover that in Sherbrooke’s downtown cafés, there’s always a good story to tell.
To complete your experience of Sherbrooke’s local lifestyle, venture out on the paths that Sherbrooke residents take in their everyday lives. Head out around the Lac des Nations, take a Sunday walk up Mont-Bellevue, enjoy a night out along the illuminated Promenade des Rapides trail, and much more!
The beating heart of the Eastern Townships, Sherbrooke is easy to discover on foot, with its many parks and guided tours. A visit to the local Tourist Information Office will help you decide which walks to take. Enjoy your visit!
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