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THINGS TO DO
Your Townships adventure starts here.
Spa & Wellness
Treat yourself to massages, body treatments, Nordic baths and other sensory delights.
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Let your imagination run free at galleries, theatres, museums and workshops.
Shopping
Scour our markets, boutiques and other hidden gems to score incredible finds.
Restaurants
All are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Bon appétit!
Events
Discover our cultural vitality with a wide range of special events.
Sugar shacks
Enjoy a traditional meal and maple taffy on snow.
Skiing
To each mountain its experience! Skiing or snowboarding, you will love hitting the slopes, whichever the ski resort you will vote for!
Snowshoeing
Explore our great outdoor spaces at your own beat. Let yourself be charmed by our landscapes. And breathe!
Cross-country Skiing
Cross-country skiing in the Townships … at your pace and your level!
Fatbike
Discover our numerous trails as you enjoy pedalling on the snow.
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
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.
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!
Total Solar Eclipse
All the informations about this spectacular event on April 8
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.
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
Snowshoeing, skiing, fatbiking, tube sliding... Without a doubt, all outdoor enthusiasts are sure to find something to do here!
Wellness Experiences and Spas
Let us help you take care of yourself.
Slow Travel
Take the time to take your time in the Townships
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.
Nature, sports and outdoor activities
Published on Sept 27, 2017
This weekend sees the start of the Journées de la culture throughout Quebec. The following are some examples of what’s going on around the Eastern Townships, during these special culture days.
Sherbrooke
10 000 ans de présence autochtone commemorates the thousands of centuries that First Nations people lived in the country known today as Canada. This exhibition, at Sherbrooke’s Nature and Science Museum, is a collection of recent archeological finds from Brompton (October 1).
On September 30 at Place Nikitotek, three story tellers will relate legends from here and elsewhere.
Youngsters aged 9-12 who are interested in computer programming are invited to attend the D-Code workshop at Sherbrooke’s Espace-inc, a business incubator for startups. The young programmers will learn about the heritage of the region as they master the mysteries of coding (September 30).
Granby
Granby, une page d’histoire (« a page of history ») is a theatrical presentation at the France-Arbour Cultural Centre in Granby. Characters who played an important role in the development of the city bring the past alive through their stories about a bygone era in Canada and the region. (September 29 and 30)
At the Paul-O.-Trépanier Library, youngsters aged from 7-12, learn how to make pretty cards, which are then distributed to local senior citizens. (September 30)
Brome-Missisquoi
On September 30, there will be a screening of the documentary Expo 67 – Mission impossible at the Saint John Cultural Centre in Bromont, in the company of one of the filmmakers.
A bread-making workshop on September 29 at Sutton’s public and school library will teach participants how this popular food was made back in the day. They can also compare yesterday’s bread making with our modern way of baking. Plunge your hands into the dough, then sample the yummy end product!
Memphremagog
On Sunday, October 1, there’s a demonstration of line dancing at Beebe Town Hall in Stanstead. It’s a fun way to jump right in and learn a number of different choreographies, in a laid-back, unpretentious setting.
In Mansonville, on the same day, there’s a two-hour concert performed by the Tarcolen Trio in the Anglican church – traditional Celtic music in traditional surroundings!
Val-Saint-François
A guided tour of the Racine Church. (September 30) Constructed in 1906, this jewel of a building is a shining example of the region’s architectural heritage.
Story telling for small fry aged 3 to 7 at Saint-Denis-de-Brompton’s Community Centre. A great opportunity to fire up the young ‘uns imaginations. (September 30)
On September 30, at Centennial Park in Windsor, there’s a workshop on the circus arts, taught by professionals. Experience the magic of the big top!
The region of des Sources
Poets, whose creativity is inspired by a piece of visual art, recite their works, accompanied by a group of musicians. This poetry event takes place on October 1 at the public library in Asbestos.
Haut Saint François
A photo exhibition at the Vieille Gare du Papier in East Angus features the very best work of local and regional photographers. (September 30 and October 1)
Vallée de la Coaticook
October 1 is an « open door » day at the Beaulne Museum in Coaticook – exhibitions, theatrical performances, a range of activities etc. In other words, lots of things to enjoy!
The library in Compton is hosting an event entitled “La culture, pour petits et grands » (“Culture for young and old”). Storytelling, the chance to meet authors, exhibitions are just some of the things on offer. (September 30)
The Megantic region
At the sports and community centre in Lambton you can tap your toes during the demonstration of traditional dance but then you’ll be able to demonstrate your own one-two-three during the community dance that follows. (September 30)
A demonstration and exhibition of handicrafts at the Maison du Granit in Lac Drolet. (September 30) Artisans are on hand to explain how their things were created – just in case you want to try and make something for yourself!
A literary workshop at the parc du Grand Lac St-François in Lambton. (October 1) A fun activity which might just spur your own creativity!
Nature, sports and outdoor activities
5 suggestions for a nature escape in the Eastern TownshipsNature, sports and outdoor activities
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