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 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!
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 Nov 23, 2023
For a great winter outing in the Memphremagog region, you can choose to go to Mont-Orford’s ski station with its imposing skiable elevation, or yet again, Destination Owl’s Head with its absolutely amazing panorama overlooking Memphremagog Lake… However, for the ULTIMATE winter experience, combine your ski outing with one of our suggestions!
To take even more Advantage of the Joys of Winter… There are plenty of sports options all around the ski station; riding a fatbike, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing in the Parc national du Mont-Orford. Or, put your skates on and head out on Magog’s ice-covered pathway by lake Memphremagog. Or yet again, take a walk inside the snow-covered decor of the Cherry River Marsh (Marais de la Rivière-aux-Cerises) to discover the different ecosystems it shelters.
For an Après-ski Savouring Great Tasting Beer… Opt for the warm atmosphere of the Burger Pub, the friendly La Memphré microbrewery or the welcoming microbrewery Canton Brasse in Orford.
To Relax… Soothing your muscles in warm water after a hard day of playing outside, speaks to you? Well, then, head to Spa Nordic Station for a great pampering session.
To Take Some Time for Yourself or to Tease Your Taste Buds... Just a few minutes from the mountain, downtown Magog awaits with its shop-lined main street where you’ll find some fine little treasure and delightfully varied restaurants. Let yourself be tempted by a braised leg of lamb at the Taverne 1855, by a flank beef steak at restaurant Pinocchio, by a sea food rice at Comptoir MarCel or a Mediterranean dish at Bistro Koz.
For an Invigorating Après-ski… At Owl’s Head, you won’t need to go far to relax while savouring a beer or a glass of wine… Right at the foot of the slopes, the MTN Haus Resto-Bar will warmly welcome you. And, the cuisine here, we bet, will have you recover all your strength in no time!
For a Gourmet Stop… Would you like a gourmet souvenir to take back home? A detour to the Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey boutique is a must. Here you’ll find apple butters and purees, sparkling ciders and, of course, excellent cheeses, among them, the popular Bleu Bénédictin and the Mont Saint Benoît. And, while you’re here, why not take a moment to visit the place?
To Relax… A thermal experience at the foot of the Missisquoi falls, sounds tempting? Only at about fifteen minutes from the hill, this is what Spa Bolton offers you. There’s nothing more soothing than to listen to the appeasing sound of the falls while going for a dip in a hot tub!
A visit to La Grange du parfumeur-Maison de Parfum’s perfume shop, a stop inside the boutiques Savon des Cantons and Jardin des Sens, a winter walk through the trails of Missisquoi Nord…
Overall, the Memphremagog region has definitely everything you’ll need to complete your perfect ski day (or stay) at Mont-Orford or Owl’s Head!
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