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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.

Tables Champêtres

A unique gastronomic experience in the heart of the region.

Golfing

Tee off in the Townships and get into the swing of things with 9 or 18 holes. Fore!

Sports, Nature & Outdoor Activities
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Spa & Wellness
Shopping
Events

Cycling
Hiking Trails
Campgrounds
Tables Champêtres
Golfing

What to do this weekend?

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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.

Hotels & Country Inns
Bed & Breakfasts
Off the Beaten Path
Cottages & Condos
Campgrounds / RV Rentals
Vacation Centres
Other Types of Lodging

Destination Spas
Hikers Welcome
Bienvenue Cyclistes
Pet Friendly

Accommodations

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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!

Not to be missed
Cœurs villageois
Towns and villages
Nine territories to discover
The Townships at a glance

Tourist routes
National and regional parks

Lac-Brome (Knowlton)

In the heart of beauty

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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 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.