10 Culinary and Cultural Experiences in the Eastern Townships

Published on Apr 30, 2026

For foodies hoping to satisfy their need for new and original ideas when it comes to fine food and savoury discoveries and who wish to experience truly immersive moments in the region, here are 10 activities to try on your own or among friends.

  • Experience a Fig-Themed Foodie Getaway
    For more interesting discoveries, time to head to La Vallée du Moulin, in Melbourne. Here you’ll discover one of the rare places in Québec where you’ll find figs produced! In this peaceful environment, in the heart of nature, you’ll be delighted with the expertise of these passionate growers, the products they prepare with great care… and especially their fresh figs!
  • Discover the Ferme St-Élie
    Just minutes from Sherbrooke, Ferme St-Élie invites visitors to follow the rhythm of the seasons. Tulips, berries, pumpkins and local products are discovered through fields and harvests, in a warm setting where agricultural know-how is part of the experience itself.
  • Stop for a Truly Relaxing Moment at La Ferme Cidrerie Équinoxe
    Like all highly reputed cider houses, La Ferme Cidricole Équinoxe invites you to visit their orchard during the summer months. Walk among the apple trees and taste their excellent products. Hard to think of a better way to spend a summer day… unless it’s to stop by their country bistro!
  • Discover La Station’s Great Cheese-Making Know-How
    One of the Eastern Townships finest assets can be found with the region’s artisans, their passion and know-how. At the family run cheese dairy of La Station, in Compton, you’ll delve into the heart of the cheese-making process thanks to their guided tours and learn even more when you visit their Économusée.
  • Stop by Cidrerie Pomme Sauvage
    Take a moment to visit the cider house of Cidrerie Pomme Sauvage. Discover their artisanal ciders concocted with wild apples, experience the friendly ambiance as you explore their fine beverages, each with its own character. Savour a glass on the terrace or take a selection home.
  • Explore the Brome-Missisquoi's Wine Route
    As you head out on the Brome-Missisquoi's Wine Route, you’ll discover 24 vineyards gathered on one amazing wine route. Between the panoramic landscapes and rich exchanges with winemakers, each stop will allow you to explore these genuine local products and better understand all the work behind every vintage
  • Enjoy Québecøl’s Spirits
    Here at Québécøl, they’ve mastered the art of distilling maple-based spirits. Each creation expresses the richness of this Québec essence. Throughout the summer, you can even enjoy intimate tastings at their St-Romain outlet.
  • Become a Winemaker at the Vignoble Côte Des Limousins
    Luxuriant green vines, a terrace offering the most delightful views overlooking the Choinière Reservoir… This is what you can expect upon arriving at the vineyard! Enjoy wine tastings, take a guided tour… You can even experience a grape harvesting day and feel what it’s like to be a winemaker!
  • Discover the Cherry River Distillery From Behind the Scenes
    At the Cherry River distillery, the region’s heritage is told through the know-how and passion of its artisans. A visit will have you learn more about how they elaborate their products, the locally sourced ingredients that come into play, and the story behind each creation. Of course, when you taste their products, you’ll truly get a sense of all the work they’ve accomplished!
  • Experience the Finest Farm-to-Table Moment at Espace Old Mill
    In Stanbridge East, discover a unique venue combining a farm, a restaurant and an inn. The farm garden, built by the gardener and vegetable grower, Jean-Martin Fortier, and the fine cuisine of chef Éric Gendron, come together to create a delicious experience anchored in agri-ecology. Awarded an Étoile Verte Michelin for sustainable gastronomy, you’ll need to reserve early if you don’t want to miss out on this moment.

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