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.
The Colour evolution
The tree-covered leaves change hues presenting different warmer and warmer and more luminous colours
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.
Restaurants
All are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Bon appétit!
Orchards
Our orchards are overflowing with fruit, all ripe for the picking! Won’t you join us?
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.
Lodgings with Spa Options
Plan a stay in an accommodation with a private spa or a treatment center. Relaxation guaranteed!
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!
Orchards
Our orchards are overflowing with fruit, all ripe for the picking! Won’t you join us?
Restaurants Saveurs Cantons-de-l’Est
These restaurants prioritize local producers and offer dishes made with regional ingredients, providing an authentic experience of the Eastern Township terroir.
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!
Slow Travel
Take the time to take your time in the Townships
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 order your free copies.
Updated on Jul 4, 2025
In the Eastern Townships, the festivities don’t end with the summer months, in fact, it’s quite the contrary! Come celebrate Autumn with us by participating in these ten super epicurean gatherings.
June 29 to October 12, 2025
Every Sunday, from June to October, the charming and delicious heart of Old Bromont will come alive during this family-friendly event. These festive days will showcase local producers! On site, settle in for a picnic and enjoy a few sips at the wine bar from the Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route. Warm atmosphere for all and 100% local flavors guaranteed!
*Please note that the event will take a break on Sunday, August 24.
October 4–5, 2025
Set off to discover new flavours with the Dégustez Mégantic event, a gourmet tourism route that will introduce you to several local producers and processors, proud to share the fruits of their craft. Whether you're with family or friends, this outing promises a bite or sip of happiness at every stop. Download the route map from the event website, hop in your car, and let yourself be guided through a series of delicious encounters. At each stop listed on the map, a free tasting will be offered, and some producers will even have full meals available.
October 11 and 12, 2025
La Virée Gourmande des Comptonales foodie outings places local gastronomy and the region’s producers at the forefront during this event. La Virée offers eight stops on a gourmet tour with all kinds of festivities and a multitude of savoury tastings, placed within a country setting, accompanied by passionate people and a free shuttle service!
October 13, 2025
To perfectly close the Comptonales, 25 producers will come together in the heart of Compton, in the beautiful parc des Lions, for the Grand Marché des récoltes. The occasion to complete your tour of all the succulent local products that the region has to offer.
October 17 to November 2, 2025
The event Sherbrooke met la table honours unique and delicious restaurants you might come across on one of your visits to this fabulous tourist destination. For the event, 25 restaurants will offer 3- or 4-course table d’hôte menus ranging from $25 to $55, for lunch or in the evening. Right here is where you’ll find which restaurants will participate in this great initiative.
October 18 and 19, 2025
La Foire aux citrouilles, the Pumpkin Fair is a family event, organized by the Gros-Pierre Orchard. There you’ll find the good witch Orise, a garden filled with colourful pumpkins, a giant pie and a pumpkin-decorating workshop. The Pumpkin Fair is simply two days of pure pleasure as you visit this charming site. Disguise the kids and drive out to the Fair!
August 30 & 31 and September 1, 6, 7 2025
September 12, 13 and 14, 2025
September 20, 2025
September 21, 2025
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