Best Things to Do in the Eastern Townships in November

November reveals a quieter side of the Eastern Townships, with a special beauty most visitors rarely get to see. With the leaves gone and the landscape settling in for winter, the region takes on a peacefulness that’s harder to find during peak tourist season. Fewer crowds also mean more time and space to connect with the people and places that make the Townships special. And with the first Christmas markets opening mid-month, there's already a little holiday magic in the air!

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a day trip from Montreal, eastern Ontario, or northern New England, here are some great ways to make the most of November in the Eastern Townships.

Warm Up and Unwind at a Nordic Spa

There's nothing like sinking into a steaming outdoor bath on a chilly November day. The Eastern Townships are home to many wonderful Nordic spas, each offering its own way to relax and recharge.

  • PAŪS Spa Expérience, Sherbrooke: A four-storey urban spa featuring a Finnish sauna, an eucalyptus-scented steam room, and outdoor hot tub.

  • Spa Eastman, Eastman: A wellness retreat surrounded by forest, with 15 kilometres of wooded trails, yoga sessions, outdoor hot baths overlooking Mont-Orford, and fresh, wholesome cuisine.

  • Balnea, spa et séjour nature, Bromont: A lakeside spa set in a vast natural landscape, featuring a new outdoor hot tub, a heated terrace with scenic views, and locally inspired cuisine at Restaurant Lumami.

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Catch a Show and Enjoy a Night Out

November is a great time to discover the region's intimate performance venues, with everything from comedy and live music to family-friendly entertainment.

  • Vieux Clocher de Magog, Magog: An intimate performance venue hosting popular Québec comedians and entertainers, including Olivier Martineau, Kevin Parent, Mario Tessier, and Pierre Verville this November.

  • Espace culturel St. John, Bromont: An intimate performance venue hosting popular Québec comedians and entertainers, including Olivier Martineau, Kevin Parent, Mario Tessier, and Pierre Verville this November.

  • Centre d’art de Richmond, Richmond: A welcoming arts venue offering blues-rock guitarist Steve Hill's Hanging on a String, Bêtes de fête, a free family costume dance party, and a classical performance by cellist Daniel Claret.

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Warm Up with Delicious Comfort Food

Chilly November days call for hearty, satisfying meals. These restaurants serve up comforting flavours in inviting settings.

  • La Selva, Bromont: À Bromont, faites voyager vos papilles vers l’Italie à la pizzeria La Selva. Trouvez le réconfort dans chaque bouchée de pâtes fraîches aux inspirations de la cuisine italienne authentique. Gâtez-vous d’un verre de vin pour agencer avec votre plat de cavatelli calabrese : pâtes à la chair de saucisse, champignons et sauce crémeuse de vin blanc et parmesan.

  • Taverne 1855, Magog: Après avoir flâné sur la rue Principale à Magog, prenez place à table, et réchauffez-vous autour d’un bon repas aux saveurs réconfortantes de la cuisine maison. Abandonnez-vous à la chaleur des plats braisés, tels que le jarret d’agneau et la joue de bœuf, pour vous séparer du froid extérieur.

  • Pineapple - Bar à manger, Mansonville: Un peu de réconfort se cache chez Pineapple, à Mansonville, où une seule bouchée de leur soupe à l’oignon suffit pour tomber sous le charme. Laissez-vous tenter par le risotto aux champignons et parmesan ou par le potage de tomate, accompagné d’un grilled-cheese. Vos papilles en demandent plus? Succombez au braisé de bœuf ou à la morue noire poêlée.

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Get into the Holiday Spirit at a Christmas Market

The holiday season gets an early start in the Eastern Townships! Beginning in mid-November, Christmas markets bring together local artisans, producers, and festive traditions in charming towns and villages across the region.

  • November 14 - 15, 2026 - Poudrière de Windsor Christmas Market, Windsor: A Christmas market featuring around a dozen local artisans, with the added bonus of scenic walking trails ranging from 2 to 11 kilometres.

  • November 14 - December 20, 2026 - Christmas at Sherbrooke's Marché de la Gare, Sherbrooke: Six weekends of holiday shopping featuring local artisans, producers, and merchants, with plenty of unique gifts and regional specialties to discover.

  • November 28, 2026 - Sutton Christmas Market, Sutton: A festive market at Sutton's curling club featuring around 50 exhibitors, local tastings, music, and a cosy fireside atmosphere.

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Discover a Different Side of the Eastern Townships This November

November offers plenty of reasons to explore the Eastern Townships. Take advantage of the slower pace to discover the region in a whole new light.

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