Updated on Apr 15, 2024
Ah, picnics! There’s no better way to gather loved ones on a gorgeous summer day. The first step for a spot of al fresco lunch? Finding the perfect setting. You’re in luck: The Eastern Townships region is teeming with picturesque places just waiting for you and your red-and-white tablecloth.
To stock your picnic basket with local flavours, drop in to a Créateurs de Saveurs spot or visit our bountiful farmer’s markets. And of course, the Brome-Missisquoi's Wine Route is just the place to snag a bottle of wine, bubbly or cider to enjoy with your meal. Cheers!
By Nathalie Rivard
Val-Caudalies winery is a beautiful spot to enjoy a leisurely stroll and delicious picnic—not to mention soak in the stunning views of the Appalachian mountain range! Picnic tables are available and guests can also take shelter on a large, covered patio. During harvest season, you can even pick your own fruit.
Take advantage of one of the three flowering periods (July, August and September) to have a bite at one of the picnic tables on the edge of the lavender fields. A sweet scent in the air and a fabulous decor, what more could you ask for! And before leaving, make a stop at the fragrant boutique.
Owl’s Head is one of the gems you’ll find in Potton County. The sweeping views on Lake Memphrémagog and past the U.S. border offered by this mountain? Breathtaking. It’s a steep climb to the top via ski runs or trails in the woods but the effort is definitely worthwhile.
The view on the vineyard, mountains and lac Brome off in the distance is simply magical. Buy a bottle of Cuvée Charlotte to enjoy with your meal or make it a celebration with Muse bubbly. On site, you can also grab a few homemade treats to add to the spread, including terrines. Tables and Adirondack chairs are made available to guests.
Spend the day at one of the region’s prettiest beaches and enjoy swimming, water sports plus a picnic. This spot is very popular in the summer but is also lovely in the spring and fall. Little ones can swim under the watchful eye of lifeguards, and you can enjoy some hiking trails, too. Expect to pay for parking during peak season.
Summer 2021 : Non-residents of Lac-Brome you MUST present a parking ticket from the Douglass Beach parking meter (where your vehicle is parked) paid on the same day, otherwise you will be denied access to the beach.
In the heart of this charming village—a Coeur villageois—is a trail network boasting magnificent flora and fauna, as well as picnic tables scattered here and there. Another trail, outside the village, sets off towards the peak of Mont Scotch Cap, if lunch with a view is what you’re after.
The summit of Mont Ham is nothing short spectacular. Stock your backpack with delicious goodies and set off for the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with 360-degree views. Dogs are admitted on select weekends, in case you’d like to bring your pup along for the ride.
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