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.
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.
Campgrounds
Abundant amenities in the heart of nature.
Restaurants
All are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Bon appétit!
Golfing
Tee off in the Townships and get into the swing of things with 9 or 18 holes. Fore!
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.
Destination Spas
The only thing better than a day at the spa? Several days at the spa!
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!
Pick-your-own
Pick-your-own farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.
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!
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 download your free copies.
Nature, sports and outdoor activities
12 Hiking Outings in the Eastern TownshipsWhat to do this weekend?
Published on Nov 8, 2017
You're not the type to plan ahead? No worries, we took matters in hand for you for the November 10th to 12th weekend. Whatever your tastes are, you'll certainly fall for our ideas!
Get into the spirit of the season with our Christmas markets
The Christmas Fair in Austin, the Salon Rue des artisans in Sherbrooke (showcasing 80 local craftspeople), Les Trésors de chez nous (handcrafted items and local produce) in Sainte-Praxède, are ones of the Christmas markets that open this weekend in the Eastern Townships.
The quality of the goods made by our talented, creative artisans are sure to impress. Moreover, this weekend is the ideal time to shop for gifts and to search for those special “somethings” to place under the tree!
Live entertainment - all over the place!
There’s certainly plenty of choice. Alejandra Ribera will be at Théâtre Granada on Friday and Alexandre Barette performs at Joliette’s Cultural Centre on Saturday. On both those days, a show entitled Musicophonie en famille starring Marie-Ève Janvier and Jean-François Breau, will be at Le Palace in Granby.
Michel Rivard is appearing at Cabaret Eastman on Friday and Saturday, while Dominic & Martin, then Vincent Vallières, take to the stage at the Vieux Clocher in Magog, on Friday and Saturday respectively. And finally, comedian Martin Perizzolo performs on Saturday at Sherbrooke University’s Cultural Centre. His act promises to have the audience in stitches!
Go for a run, then have a beer or vice versa…
When? Sunday, during the Microbreweries Half-marathon event in Bromont – quite a challenge but in a truly magnificent natural setting. Would-be participants have until Friday to register online. Lunch and microbrewery tastings are included!
A textile exhibition worth visiting
The Bruck Museum in Cowansvile is currently showing the work of eight skilled artisans who have created very pretty items from different fabrics, with samples of stitching, embroidery, weaving and so on. Filon Textile showcases artwork, quilts, knitting and clothes – every piece unique! The textile exhibition ends on December 21.
FADOQ Salon in Sherbrooke
FADOQ is an organisation that targets older Quebeckers (Baby Boomers and seniors) and it will be staging a salon at the Exhibition Centre in Sherbrooke, on Saturday and Sunday. There will be almost 100 booths, as well as interactive workshops, conferences and panel discussions on all manner of topics – the art of living, health, travel, well-being, finances etc.
Remembering the fallen….
Remembrance Day – November 11 - commemorates the soldiers who fell during the First World War, as well as those who perished in the wars that followed. In Sherbrooke, the day after, there will be a Sunday service at the Saint Michel Basilica-Cathedral, starting at 2pm. (Attendees are requested to be seated 10 minutes beforehand.) A parade through the streets of downtown Sherbrooke follows.
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