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!
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.
Swimming, adventure course challenges, agrotourism farm visits, exploring villages and short hikes are on the agenda for this family vacation proposal in the Mégantic region.
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Spend a Day at the Station Touristique Baie-des-Sables
With its vast beach where you’ll enjoy playing in the sand, its swimming space in Mégantic Lake, its nautical centre, its sail school, its short bicycle path to take you to downtown Lac-Mégantic, its restaurant, its hiking trails … the Station Touristique Baie-des-Sables resort offers everything to please the family for hours on end!
Take the challenge on the Arbre in Arbre Adventure Course
You’ll find 67 games and obstacles spread over five routes here. Located in the outdoor sports centre of the Station touristique Baie-des-sables, this aerial park will definitely stir up some adrenaline!
Alpacas, sheep, pigs, rabbits, a miniature horse, a pony, chickens, turkeys, ducks, dogs, cats … you’ll discover many animals when you arrive at this friendly farm near the city of Lac-Mégantic. You can also take this opportunity to purchase some supplies at the farm boutique.
Admire the lake from the town’s wharf, visit the Halte des Zouaves and the Laurier-Gauthier cultural centre; Walk on the trails of the bell tower; make a gourmet stop at the general store or at the Auberge du Soleil Levant… Simply put, take your time as you discover this Cœur Villageois, its magnificent decor and a more than welcoming community.
Have you heard of Mount Scotch Cap, located five minutes outside the village of Piopolis? With its trail winding through a beautiful mixed forest, this small mountain is very easy to climb. After only forty minutes, you’ll reach the summit and contemplate the panorama offered to you by the two great viewpoints.
Stay Directly at the Station Touristique Baie-des-Sables
You don’t have to go far to recuperate and get a good night’s sleep: the resort offers a wide range of accommodations such as campsites, ready-to-camp lodgings, chalets, apartments and rooms.
A treehouse? A pod? A Hékipia ready-to-camp lodging? A wooden yurt? A 2- or 3-service campsite? All of these accommodation options are possible at Camping Aventure Mégantic where you’re sure to spend an unforgettable family vacation!
