Choose from a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities to please young and old.
THINGS TO DO
Your Townships adventure starts here.
Family Fun
Choose from a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities to please young and old.
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.
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.
Campgrounds
Abundant amenities in the heart of nature.
Restaurants
All are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Bon appétit!
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
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.
Destination Spas
The only thing better than a day at the spa? Several days at the spa!
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!
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!
Delivery / Take Out
Sample a myriad of local flavours prepared specially for you.
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.
The Wine Routes
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
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!
Pick-your-own
Pick-your-own farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.
Restaurants Complices
These restaurants take to heart working with local producers and to offer dishes that integrate certified Créateurs de saveurs products.
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.
Updated on Mar 16, 2021
Camping is one of the best ways to discover a region and these 15 gorgeous campgrounds are fabulous spots to do just that in the Eastern Townships. Consider this your invitation to pitch a tent, rent a refuge, chalet, yurt or any other off-the-beaten-path accommodations and make this summer your most adventurous one yet.
NB Due to Covid-19, certain politics apply to provide you a safe environment. Make sure to take note of those politics and, most of all, have a great camping season!
Open since 2015, this family-friendly campground offers full services and facilities under a dazzling starlit sky!
Nearby: Town of Lac-Mégantic, Microbrasserie La Gare’nison microbrewery, Summit Drive, Mount Scotch Cap.
This property is as expansive as it is beautiful: The ultimate playground for lovers of the great outdoors. Take advantage of the beach, rent a boat, go for a hike… Happiness guaranteed!
Nearby: Town of Lac-Mégantic, Arbre en arbre, Parc national du Mont-Mégantic
If you like a well-organized campground boasting an array of activities, installations for little ones and a ton of amenities to provide creature comforts, this is the place for you.
Nearby: Town of Magog, Mont Orford, Marais de la Rivière-aux-Cerises, bike path network
With two pools, giant football, golf course, hiking trails, playground equipment and an outdoor gym, Camping de Compton has something for the entire family.
Nearby: Compton night market, La Station cheese shop, Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, Laiterie Coaticook ice cream parlour, Microbrasserie Coaticook microbrewery
This campground oh-so-much to offer, including campsites to suit every taste, 15 kilometres of bike paths, a mini-farm, pool, mountain biking, proximity to Foresta Lumina and more.
Nearby: Beaulne Museum, Laiterie Coaticook ice cream parlour, Microbrasserie Coaticook microbrewery, mont Pinacle
The covered bridge this Waterville campground is named after was built in 1873 and has historical monument designation. Pitch a tent here and you’ll be perfectly positioned to observe its beauty up close. There’s a lot more to do, too, including swimming in the river or pool, hiking, cycling or simply kick backing and relaxing.
Nearby: The Townships Trail, Waterville golf course, City of Sherbrooke
With the Dark Sky Preserve above and the Appalachians all around, you can’t help but feel relaxed at this Notre-Dame-des-Bois campground, which is located about twenty minutes from Mont Mégantic.
Nearby: The Summit Drive, Parc national du Mont-Mégantic, Gravity Hill and Chartierville’s Centre d’interprétation de la mine d’or
Tucked in the forest of Orford, this small eco-friendly campground, formerly known as Camping Au Conte Dormant, offers a lot of intimacy with nature. If you want to slow down and take a breather from life’s hectic pace, this is the place to be.
Nearby: The Route verte, Mont-Orford, City of Magog
This spot is extra-charming, most notably because of its proximity to the river. In fact, in the summertime, you can rent kayak, canoe or inner tubes to make the most of its plum location near the water.
Nearby: Bike paths, Parc régional du Mont-Ham, Burbank Pond, Parc Marie-Victorin, the Summit Drive
Located in the stunning setting of Mansonville, this campground is a veritable oasis for visitors looking to fuel up on greenery, water, mountains, forest and tranquility. The natural lake is the perfect place to enjoy a dip! You’ll be smitten.
Nearby: Mansonville farmer’s market, Spa Bolton, Arbre Aventure in Eastman, City of Magog, Owl’s Head golf course
Surrounded by the Green Mountains of Vermont, Au diable vert looks out over the scenic Missisquoi Valley. This unique resort offers numerous activities and a range of different accommodations. There is a farm with shaggy-coated Highland cattle – a big hit with small fry!
Nearby: VéloVolant, ObservÉtoiles, the Missisquoi River, Mansonville (part of the cœur vilageois network), Town of Sutton, Townships Trail.
If you’re going to Huttopia, there’s no need to pack a pile of camping equipment. This place is a veritable village made up of already erected tents and wooden cabins situated in the heart of nature and they’re just waiting for you to move in! Situated on the slopes of Mont Sutton, Huttopia is the ideal spot to rest and rejuvenate.
Nearby: Mont Sutton, Plein air Sutton, town of Sutton, Microbrasserie Auberge Sutton microbrewery, À l’Abordage Microbrasserie microbrewery, Sutton Museum of Communications and History.
A babbling brook, small lake, woods, pool, lots of fresh air… Tucked in the town of Westbury, this campground is a veritable haven of peace. You can even opt for a campsite right next to the stream and lake if your heart desires. Bliss!
Nearby: Westbury farmer’s market, East Angus golf course, city of Sherbrooke.
Located in Eastman, this campground offers wooded or non-wooded sites ranging from zero to three services that will be the perfect base camp to explore and enjoy the many activities to do in the surrounding area.
Nearby: Parcours Missisquoi Nord trails, Sentiers de l'Estrie, Bistro Les Trois Grâces, Boulangerie Artisanale Dora, Cabaret Eastman, Spa Eastman, Mont-Orford national park, cycling path
Each of our four national parks (Yamaska, Mont-Orford, Mont-Mégantic and Frontenac) offers ample opportunity for glorious camping. You’ll be thrilled with the experience—promise!
It's hard not to mention all the other campgrounds that delight thousands of campers every year! If you haven't found your favorite campsite yet, you might find it here!
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