Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
THINGS TO DO
Your Townships adventure starts here.
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!
Golfing
Tee off in the Townships and get into the swing of things with 9 or 18 holes. Fore!
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 / RV Rentals
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!
The Townships at a glance
Here’s a glimpse of the region, a few historical notions, and numbers.
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!
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.
Vineyards
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 & Dairy Producers
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.
Weekend and Trip Ideas
Discover our activities suggestions, getaway ideas and itineraries in the Townships.
Family Outings
Find loads of ideas for memorable family outings!
Romantic Getaways
Outings, restaurants, spas, weekend ideas… Suggestions for spending some precious moments together.
Outdoor Activities
Hiking, kayaking, beaches, cycling… Without a doubt, all outdoor enthusiasts are sure to find something to do here!
Tourist Routes
Vineyards, mountain peaks, heritage sites… Our designated routes make for the most beautiful road trips!
Itineraries
Whether for two, with your family or with friends, here you will find a ton of suggestions for planning perfect getaways!
Experiences to Try
Our collaborators have tested several different adventures … and have approved!
Coeur 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.
Guide and Maps
View our guide and maps online or download your free copies.
Nature, sports and outdoor activities
12 Hiking Outings in the Eastern TownshipsUpdated on Jun 20, 2019
The Eastern Townships are the host of many cultural events this year. Here are the dates to write down in your agenda.
From June 21 to July 1, the ceramists will amaze you! This year, the event will be held at the Rozynski Art Centre located in the hamlet of Way's Mills in West Barnston. Creative activities for the family and demonstrations will be held. Come and have a nice picnic or taste the BBQ menu. Refreshments will also be available on site.
Two unique exhibits open at the museum this spring: Marcel Barbeau, Vibrato and Véronique Béland – Collaboration Espace [IM] Média. Complementary activities, including guided tours and creative workshops for kids, are on the museum’s summer schedule, as well as a series of conferences about the exhibits.
Discover the Inspiring NATURE, inspired TECHNO Biomimicry & Transport temporary exhibition. Explore how nature inspires some of the innovative technologies used in transportation. Discover close to thirty natural specimens and technological objects that share common principles, and manipulate interactive displays highlighting these concepts.
Two new exhibitions will be presented at the Museum this summer! From June 21 to October 14, the Museum will be hosting an award-winning exhibition that comes straight from the Montreal Science Centre: GENIE AUTOCHTONE. If the exhibition has received an award, the natives should also receive one for their many inventions still in use today.
From July to September, open your ears wide and listen carefully... because this summer, at the Museum, SOUNDS are in the spotlight in the exhibition SON, QUE DU SON! You will be fully entertained, with the added bonus of knowledge about sound propagation, ear function and innovative acoustic technologies.
In 2019, Bruck Museum celebrates the region’s rich textile heritage. Visit to discover Cowansville’s working class roots, as well as the intangible legacy of the Bruck Mills and textile industry in the Eastern Townships as a whole. The exhibition "PHOTO-SENSITIVITY" by Mariève Pelletier, which will be presented from May 16 to July 6, presents a series of works inspired by research on photography and fascination with textile materials.
The year 2019 will mark the 60th summer of the Théâtre la Marjolaine! To celebrate, a new production of this classic created in Eastman in 1988, Les NONNES, will be presented all summer long starting June 20. Starring Dorothée Berryman, Chantal Lamarre, Caroline Lavigne, Lisa Palmieri, Rosie-Anne Bérubé-Bernier and Andy St-Louis, Les NONNES is a variety show with no real intrigue... The key here is to have fun. And they will!
The Museum of Communications and History of Sutton is dedicated to promoting and preserving the socio-economic, cultural and industrial history of the Brome-Missisquoi region. For 2019, the museum has curated a retrospective of filmmaker Pierre Falardeau. A must-visit for movie lovers!
Don't miss the historical animation Réguines et Fantômes, an investigation taking place on the Chemin des Cantons! The investigations will be held on July 13 and 20 as well as August 3 and 10 to allow you to discover the cause of the strange phenomena that are disrupting the historical route.
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