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 Sept 13, 2023
The month of September heralds the end of summer but that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to do as fall approaches. Far from it. This weekend is no exception!
At this time of year, clad in their fall colours, the Eastern Townships are simply glorious! The region offers seasonal activities galore, many focused on the mountain resorts. Mont Sutton, Mont Orford and Bromont, montagne d’expériences, are all celebrating autumn. Visitors can enjoy activities such as live entertainment, food trucks, games for kids (to name just some of the festivities). Hike or take a chairlift to the top and admire the panoramic views. This is a wonderful time of the year. Don’t miss out!
The magic of Mother Nature surrounds you wherever you travel around our scenic region. In addition to the mountains, there are many other places to admire her handiwork. The following is a list of 30 areas that offer the most spectacular “leaf peeping” in the Townships.
Fall festivals and activities | Every weekend | September 16 - October 15
Are you a beer lover? If so, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of beers manufactured by the microbreweries that are participating in the La Grande Coulée Festival. Held at the base (and the peak) of Mont Orford, the multiday beerfest features a collection of tasting tents and stalls where you can sample local (and regional) brews, amid a party ambience, augmented by live entertainment.
Festival Grande Coulée | Friday, September 15 at 4pm to Sunday, September 17 at 6pm | Mont Orford | For further information
This year marks the 9th edition of Sherbrooke’s Rivières de Lumières Festival. Visitors can enjoy strolling around the site, attend a workshop on how to make their own lantern(s) or visit a night market with stalls manned by local artisans and merchants – all cast in the glow of dozens and dozens of illuminations. A “River of Light”, not to be missed!
Rivières de lumières | September 13 - 16 | Lac des Nations | Sherbrooke | For further information
The arrival of fall means that comfort food is once more on the menu…On Sunday, September 17, the Festival de la tarte aux pommes at the Missisquoi Museum in Stanbridge will be showcasing one of the most popular dishes at this time of year – namely the oh-so-irresistible apple pie! Tuck into a portion at the Museum and enjoy spending the day there with your family – historic exhibits, stalls, kids’ activities and a picnic area.
Festival de la tarte aux pommes | Sunday, September 17 | 1pm - 4pm | Musée Missisquoi | Stanbridge East | For more information
The Promenade des arts in Cowansville is an annual event during which local artists display their work. (Some also paint onsite, allowing art-lovers to watch them in action!) This is the 13th edition of the outdoor art show and more than 20 exhibitors will be taking part. Visitors can also try their hand at a collective work, go to a musical performance or tuck into a meal in the Gourmet Zone. It’s a great opportunity to support local artists!
Promenade des arts | Sunday, September 17 | 10am - 5pm | Parc Centre-ville |Cowansville | For more information
Nature, sports and outdoor activities
Fall Colour Evolution in the Eastern TownshipsNature, sports and outdoor activities
Special Feature - Fall ColorsTaste the Townships
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