Treat yourself to massages, body treatments, Nordic baths and other sensory delights.
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.
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!
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 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
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.
Taste the Townships
The “champ gauche” blog by Sarah
Published on Jun 27, 2019
No matter the weather, there’s always a ton of things to do in the Eastern Townships. So today, I decided to head out to discover a rural brewery: 11 Comtés, in Cookshire-Eaton.
When I arrived, I had the opportunity to talk with one of the owners. She explained that they were trying to develop a new beer designation in the industry with their “Brasserie rurale” (rural brewery) label, the name suited them more than any other since they’re located in a rural area. It’s as simple as that.
The 11 comtés microbrewery mainly uses Quebec grown products for making their beers, but they also collaborate enormously with businesses established in the Haut-Saint-François region for all of their projects. We can definitely state that the owners take their region to heart! We have but to look at the names they give their beers to confirm this: Pays de collines, Réserve des étoiles, Pays de Lupuline, Oxalis, etc. No worries, all their names are well explained on the menu! 😉
Amateurs of sour beer, you’ll be very happy to learn that 11 comtés offers several such beers! Specializing in mostly cereal-based craft beer, the brewers work a lot with wheat, rye, barley and oats. Psst! If you prefer barley wine type beers, you must absolutely try their barley wine beer called “Lune des récoltes !”
However, my best personal favourite was the “Pays de Lupuline,” a multigrain cold hop white beer. This very refreshing, very hopped beer also has a little herbaceous taste to it.
While I was there, I needed to learn more about this outdoor kitchen, established on the same site as the microbrewery. La cuisine déchaînée — table locale is a project launched by the farm “Le jardinier déchaîné” in Cookshire-Eaton. They prepare meals with the vegetables and fruit their grow, but also with local products. Among their partners we can find many Créateurs de saveurs producers such as the Caytia and P’tit plaisir cheesemakers, the Charcuterie Scotstown, La ferme Sabot d’Or … and many others!
As for me, I especially appreciated their tasting platter offering products exclusively developed in the Haut-Saint-François region. Homemade jerky, rillettes, goat pearls, sheep’s milk cheese, semi-firm Swiss style cheese, sausages, marinated vegetables… And what about their red deer burger, a real treat!
Take the time to discover everything Cookshire-Eaton has to offer! At the heart of the town, you’ll find four magnificent church towers, a museum, an art gallery and a beautiful park where you can enjoy a picnic. Have a great visit!
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