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 Oct 10, 2024
Are you looking for some tranquility, time for a little introspection surrounded by magnificent landscapes? Did you know that in the Eastern Townships you’ll find three long-distance walking routes? Discover them here!
The Parcours de marche au cœur de Mégantic offers walkers a route covering a distance of up to 131 km. The five to six-day course takes you through nine municipalities: Val-Racine, Hampden, Scotstown, Chartierville, La Patrie, Notre-Dame-des-Bois, Piopolis, Marston and the town of Lac-Mégantic. There are three shorter routes as well. For example, if you only have two days, you can opt for the “Chemin du Lac” totalling 48 km, which will allow you to walk through three villages and the town of Lac-Mégantic.
Many services are available to spare you any worries on your way. You can ask an assistance service to guide you as well. The service will help you to select a route according to your criteria and reserve lodgings to suit your needs. You must, however, purchase your access card so the agency can reserve a lodging in your name.
On your way, you’ll find restaurants, grocery and convenience stores for your eating and equipment needs. You can also have your material transported from one accommodation to the next and reserve a seat on a shuttle at the end of your trek to return to your starting point.
Some attractions on the way:
To read the Ariane Arpin-Delorme blog about this experience, it's here.
If you prefer to be in control, to plan your own itinerary, and have keen organizational skills, you’ll certainly appreciate the Circuit de l’Abbaye. This autonomous walking route was created in 2018 and follows a loop of 149 km starting at the Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey. It takes eight days to complete and will have you discover the hidden treasures of these eight municipalities: Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Austin, Orford, Eastman, Stukely-Sud, Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton, Bolton-Est and Potton. Two other routes can be found by visiting the organization’s web site. One of these alternate routes takes five days to complete and heads north with many interesting complementary activities on the way (Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises, Mount Orford National Park, Spa Eastman, and more). A second route also takes five days to complete and heads south. With fewer lodgings and complementary activities than the first two, this route allows you to reach your objective of finding true inner serenity.
After you’ve registered, you’ll receive a walker’s kit with a circuit map, a list of accommodations on your route and a parking vignette which will allow you to leave your car at the abbey for free.
The organization provides you these tools to help you plan your walk, but you’ll have to build your itinerary and make your reservations yourself. Note: accommodations, restaurants, attractions and services are listed on an interactive map. You’ll find tips for planning your meals right here.
Some attractions on the way:
Discover the new long-distance walking route in the Coaticook region. The circular route is 213.7 kilometres long and connects 12 municipalities. You can therefore start your journey in the municipality of your choice! The trip is planned over 12 days with an average walking distance of 17.5 km per day.
Get the walker's passport booklet to guide you through the preparation. You will also find some recommendations on how to prepare before leaving right here. Don't forget to plan your food and sleep stops by consulting the interactive map of the circuit.
Departure and finish points: at the walker's choice
Some attractions on the way:
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