10 Activities to Discover the Eastern Townships History and Heritage

Published on Apr 16, 2026

  • Journey Back Across History at the Lac-Brome Museum
    An essential destination in the Townships for immersing yourself in the region’s past! Spread throughout several historical buildings, the museum houses over 18,000 artifacts, spanning from the Loyalist era to British immigrant children. As a bonus, a World War I Fokker D.VII biplane, the only one in the world still sporting its original colours, is also on display.
  • Immerse Yourself in the 20th Century at the Musée Beaulne in Coaticook
    Whether you’re looking to enjoy a cup of tea on the veranda during the Tea Time events held every Wednesday in July and August, or you wish to discover more about the life and times of Arthur Osmore Norton, who commercialized the railway jack, Norton Castle is a true must. Artifacts, works of art, textiles, and archive collections: history enthusiasts will find a wealth of fascinating items here!
  • Encourage Our Local Artists at the Lambton Presbytery Art Gallery
    The gallery presents its summer exhibition from June 24 to Labour Day. The timing is perfect for discovering our region’s artists and artisans! Come and admire their work, from acrylics, oils, pastels, and watercolours, to sculptures, photography, sketches, stained glass, weaving, and much more.
  • Explore the Streets of Stanstead
    Stroll down streets where Victorian homes neighbour each other, allowing you to discover the architecture of another era! Then, to enhance your experience, visit the famous Haskell Free Library and Opera House, where you’ll discover the history and culture of Canada and the United States from a captivating perspective.
  • Discover Ulverton’s Local Heritage
    Visite patrimoniale, thé à l’anglaise, ateliers divers et heures de conte : tout ça vous attend au Moulin à laine d’Ulverton! Venez découvrir un pan de l’histoire industrielle en visitant cet immeuble historique, tout en profitant de leur longue liste d’activités pour toute la famille.
  • Explore Granby’s Heritage
    The Circuit Patrimonial de Granby includes 13 places of interest set over a 2 km course. You’ll spend about an hour discovering the origins of the city. And true history lovers can download a podcast explaining more depth what Granby’s all about!
  • Immerse Yourself in this Citizen Site of Memory in Magog
    Dive into Magog’s collective memory at Maison Merry, where you’ll discover the region’s history from the 1700s to today. Exhibitions are on display year-round, along with a calendar of dynamic and engaging activities. Located along the Chemin des Cantons, this visit fits into an itinerary that takes you through villages, landscapes, and heritage buildings over more than 430 km—offering a deeper connection to the cultural roots and heritage of the Eastern Townships.

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