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 Nov 3, 2022
The subtleties found in coffee can be explained by different factors. For example, where the beans come from, the altitude where coffee trees are planted, the temperature used in the roasting process, the roasting time… A tip: Take a moment to discover our local coffee merchants and talk with them. They might give you some of their personal secrets!
This roaster first opened its doors in 1923, and is the oldest one in the region! New owners have taken over since 2018 and have invested $300,000 in the enterprise. The roaster now roasts about 60,000 pounds of coffee per year. The team goes on site, to Honduras in this case, and makes sure, among other things, that growers are paid fairly.
A Must : The 1923 blend (smooth).
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They’ve been in business since 1982 and presently own five shops; three in Sherbrooke, one in Laval and another in Montreal. By the way, the one on Wellington Street is right next door to a small, very friendly, café, where students often gather; it’s always a very welcoming place. From their Columbian, Costa Rican, Guatemalan, Brazilian and Ethiopian importations, FARO elaborates their own specialized coffee blends in three product lines. They are the Classics (from imported coffee beans, washed and sorted), the Responsibles (certified organic or sustainable beans) and the Limited Roasts (complex, exclusive coffee beans, imported from terroir producers). Note: Among other projects, this company has recently developed its own green plan and now offers 100% biodegradable cups. It also plans to reduce its production centre waste by 80%.
A Must : The Hatley (coarse blend).
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This twenty-year-old family business has a well-established reputation. Located in the wonderful municipality of Brome Lake, this roaster makes “gourmet coffee at affordable prices.” The coffee beans, from 18 countries, are carefully selected and the whole production process is just as thorough. You can buy their coffee in different outlets, but visiting the roaster is well worth the hour or two you’ll spend there; Among the activities they offer, you can participate in a workshop, where you’ll learn the art of coffee roasting, plus taste several blends. Note: coffee pods are also available.
A Must : The Gamache Blend (smooth).
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This new enterprise opened about a year and a half ago, in Fitch Bay; It is now established in the magnificent Cotton Mills building on Main Street, in Magog. This “small” roaster nevertheless produces 7 to 8 tons of coffee annually, and offers between 20 and 25 coffee blends. Imported from different countries—Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, etc. —Fitch Bay Café coffee is always elaborated with great care and is always delicious!
A Must :The Brésil Bourbon blend (medium roast).
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The moment we set foot inside the café, along with delightful coffee aromas, it’s the cozy atmosphere we discover here that makes us want to linger awhile. The place is really friendly, the menu as well, and the coffees … at the height of our expectations! Furthermore, you can buy coffee in bulk and choose among the 20 origins and blends offered. Are you a cycling enthusiast? The Café is located just a few steps away from where two important bike paths meet, the Estriade and the Montérégiade.
A Must : The Atomik blend (coarse blend).
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Established in Sherbrooke and now also Magog, this micro-roaster favors an ethical and conscientious approach in the production process of its coffees, from the plantation to the cup. A way of proceeding that you can feel even in the tasting of their coffees. About ten mixtures are available.
A Must :Extravaganza blend.
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It was in the spring of 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic, that Chrystine Bourgault and Martin Dostie launched their project to open a coffee roasting shop and a small café in Mansonville. These passionate caffeine enthusiasts offer a dozen different grinds, carefully prepared, and favour local partnerships, notably with the La Pinte dairy in Ayer’s Cliff.
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The founders of Julius travelled back and forth between Québec and San Pablo, Costa Rica to develop their first coffee collection called Alt. 4785. Since then, they’ve continued to search for the best high altitude coffee plantations to bring you specialty coffees with unique aromas. Their complete line now includes more than 25 blends.
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