Choose from a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities to please young and old.
THINGS TO DO
Your Townships adventure starts here.
Family Fun
Choose from a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities to please young and old.
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!
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.
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!
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!
Delivery / Take Out
Sample a myriad of local flavours prepared specially for you.
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.
The Wine Routes
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
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.
The Val-Saint-François, one of the best-kept secrets in the Eastern Townships! The region offers visitors mountains, lakes, outstanding rural landscapes, a rich built heritage, and an active cultural scene...something for everyone's taste. The quality of our terroir products and the fresh air of the great outdoors will delight food enthusiasts and those seeking calm and relaxation. Here, you'll discover a place where the art of living unique to the Eastern Townships is practised every day.
Gardens and horticulture
Plantations Stéphan PerreaultVal-Joli
Cheese makers and Dairy producers
Fromagerie le CampagnardRichmond
Local libations
La Maison NokomisStoke
Berry picking
Bleuetière Harmonie NatureMelbourne (Township of)
Family Restaurants
Brasserie Lac BromptonSaint-Denis-de-Brompton
Honey Producers
Miellerie Lune de MielStoke
Vineyards
Les Vallons de WadleighUlverton
Micro-Brewery
La Confrérie Artisans BrasseursWindsor
Family Restaurants
La Vieille Gare de RichmondRichmond
Public and farmers markets
Marché Locavore de RacineRacine
Cheese makers and Dairy producers
La Ferme Écologique Coop. d'UlvertonUlverton
Cheese makers and Dairy producers
Fromagerie Nouvelle FranceRacine
Museums and interpretation centres
Museum of ingenuity J. Armand BombardierValcourt (Town and Township)
Canoeing and kayaking
Canot-Kayak RichmondRichmond
Tourist information offices
Bureau d'accueil touristique Pays de l'ArdoiseRichmond
Hiking networks
Parc historique de La Poudrière de WindsorWindsor
Concert Halls and Summer Theaters
Musée de l'ardoiseRichmond
Beaches
Camping Plage McKenzie beachRacine
Museums and interpretation centres
Presbytère et Maison de la Culture de RacineRacine
Cross-Country Skiing and snowshoeing
Parc historique de La Poudrière de WindsorWindsor
Museums and interpretation centres
Moulin à laine d'UlvertonUlverton
Art Galleries, Showrooms and Workshops
Musée de l'ardoiseRichmond
Boating
Domaine Lac BromptonSaint-Denis-de-Brompton
Zoos and Water parks
CinézooSainte-Anne-de-la-Rochelle
Sports
Grand Prix Ski-Doo de ValcourtValcourt (Town and Township) | February 11-13, 2022
Cottages, Condos and Apartments
Domaine Lac BromptonSaint-Denis-de-Brompton
Campgrounds
Camping Plage McKenzieRacine
Cottages, Condos and Apartments
Maisonsetchaletsalouer.comUlverton
Campgrounds
Camping Melbourne EstrieMelbourne (Township of)
Other classified establishments
Auberge Papillon LuneMelbourne (Township of)
Hotels
Motel du CantonValcourt (Town and Township)
Rating in progress
Campgrounds
Camping et Parc WatopekaWindsor
Non-traditional lodging (Cabins, Yurts and tipis)
Laö CabinesRacine
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