Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
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Less than an hour from Montreal, close to the Quebec City region (120 km), the Eastern Townships borders the US for more than 300 km.
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The art of living To everyone’s delight, breathing the fresh air of our natural environment and admiring breathtaking landscapes is simply a reality in our region. Choosing the Eastern Townships means taking the time to stop, escaping from the daily grind, and letting yourself be enticed by the particular charms of its capital, Sherbrooke. |
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On your own, with your family or with friends, the Eastern Townships region will no doubt become your dream destination for practicing your favourite sport! Whether you enjoy cycling as a sport or for relaxation, the Véloroute des Cantons and numerous bike road tours will satisfy the outdoor enthusiast in you. Hikers and snowmobile enthusiasts will also be thrilled with the hundreds of kilometres of available trails. Open year round, the region’s four provincial parks offer a range of exciting and colourful activities! Its major mountains, renowned for both skiing and warm-weather vacationing, will appeal to you in winter as in summer. |
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With more than 130 festivals, several major events and a significant number of artists and performance venues, the region is a reference in Quebec for the dynamic nature of its communities. The Eastern Townships invites visitors of all ages to come and discover its many tourist attractions, including the Granby Zoo, SkiBromont.com, the Orford Express tourist train, Bleu Lavande and many more. They’ll make your stay a memorable one!
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Three ways to visit the region
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That’s not all! By following the Wine Route’s 132 km circuit, you’ll cross seven villages, including some of the most beautiful in Quebec! You’ll also discover 16 vineyards, each unique and cared for by friendly wine producers who will be more than happy to share their passion. Agritourism and fine dining featuring local produce also complement the region. |
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The Summit Drive carves out the impressive curves that form the highest mountains in Southern Quebec! Stretching over 157 km and featuring many geological and astronomical attractions, such as the ASTROLab, the drive will take you to new heights! The Megantic region became the first International Dark Sky Reserve recognized by the International Dark Sky Association. |
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Our enchanting countryside also reveals many treasures! Along the way, you’ll find distinctive characteristics of the region, including round barns, roadside crosses, and some of the oldest covered bridges in Quebec. A marked tourist route, the Townships trail invites you to experience two centuries of history as you follow in the footsteps of the Americans, Loyalists, Irish and Scottish who settled the region. |
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One day is just not enough! The Eastern Townships stands out as a prime vacation destination and offers an impressive array of lodging. Hotels with pool and spa, mountainside country inns, B&Bs and a number of campgrounds will welcome you and meet your every need!
Eastern Townships, My place to Be! |
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Outdoor destination par excellence 
