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 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.
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.
Spring has finally sprung! The trees are in bloom and the landscapes are morphing into the vivid colours that mark the warmer season. In the Eastern Townships, that means being able to get into the great outdoors and enjoy all the fun activities that are accessible once more – rural outings, cycling, fishing and new discoveries (to name a few). Only 90 minutes from Montreal and situated on the border with Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, the Townships invite you to relish the arrival of spring!
Your bike has been stored for the winter and your calves haven’t really been put to the test for months, but now you’re itching to get back in the saddle? Well, here’s some good news. In the Eastern Townships, the cycling season has already begun! To point you in the right direction (so to speak!) the following is information about the region’s best bike routes and trails, as well as bike-oriented events for true enthusiasts.
If you want to be a little more adventurous, you can plan a bike tour of the region by following the Véloroute Gourmande, a food-themed cycle route that links Montreal to Sherbrooke with tourist attractions along the way.
As orchards burst with blossom and gardens blaze with colour, they provide a backdrop of dazzling beauty for the Eastern Townships countryside. There’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than to tuck into a tasty picnic made up of local produce, amid a setting of such natural splendour!
Strolling around our public gardens also provides an opportunity to soak up the magic of the awakening land. These 5 gardens are home to a variety of plants and herbs, transporting you into a fragrant universe of nature’s making.
To round off your rural experience, we suggest you stay at one of these 6 enchanting country inns. Each one offers a warm, welcoming ambience.
Whether you’re referring to streams, rivers or lakes, the Eastern Townships certainly has no shortage of places to fish! If you visit us in May, don’t forget to bring your fishing licence so you can try your hand at catching these elusive creatures.
Even without a permit, you can still have “fishy fun” with your family and/or friends at the Parc Decourverte Nature in Coaticook where you can learn the basics of this aquatic sport. If you catch a couple of trout in one of the park’s ponds, you can grill them yourself on one of the onsite barbecues and enjoy an al fresco snack!
Should you want to extend your fishing experience for longer than a day, we suggest you book a stay at one of these 6 waterside campsites, situated in the heart of nature.
Région des Sources is a region of the Eastern Townships that is not as familiar to the average tourist as many other corners of the province, but it’s a magnet for those who love the great outdoors. With its landscape of mountains dotted with picturesque villages and local food producers, it’s worth spending at least 3 days in the area. (An itinerary follows.)
From the top of Mont Ham, linger for a while to take in the panoramic views. Then, on the way back down, take a stroll around Danville, part of the Cœur Villageois network of charming Townships villages. Stop at a local microbrewery and sip on a beer (or two!) to wash down a delicious, hearty meal!
When you stay at one of the region’s inns and hotels, the warm welcome you’ll receive goes without saying…
Ready to roll?
Planning to visit the Townships this summer? That's great! We've got a slew of attractions and activities that you can book right now, to make sure you spend a memorable summer in our beautiful region.
Nestled along southern Quebec, the Eastern Townships offer visitors a multitude of opportunities for escaping the stress of their daily lives. You’ll meet food producers who love to talk about their passion for the local terroir; 360º panoramic views that will take your breath away; historic villages replete with heritage buildings that tell of times gone by. The best of the Townships's list goes on….
National parks, themed tourist routes, one-of-a-kind activities. You won’t want to miss any of them! Our accommodations are varied and cater to every taste (and fantasy!) – unique inns, cottages, ready-to-camp glamping sites, full-service hotels….
It’s time to plan your summer vacation - right now!
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