Cycling in the Memphremagog Region: Landscapes, History and Discoveries

Head Out on an Adventure:

La Frontalière

If you’re not afraid of a challenge, take on this demanding 87 km loop for experienced cyclists. Between Ayer’s Cliff and Newport (US), you’ll follow the Tomifobia Nature Trail and the Beebe Spur Trail. For a more accessible version, a shorter alternative bypasses the need to go through customs. With a difference in altitude of 622 m, the route alternates between steep climbs and smooth descents, offering a good balance between effort and pleasure. It combines paved roads (42 km) and gravel sections, including an unpaved bike path (29 km) alongside the Tomifobia River. Throughout the route, you’ll find rest areas and watering holes perfect for a well-deserved break. To extend the experience, a stop in Newport is a must. The route starts out from the Brown’s Hill parking area in Ayer’s Cliff, but if you don’t want to go this far, you can also leave from the Lee Farm Inn in Stanstead, which is close to both itineraries for this two-day excursion.

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Buy a Take Out Lunch

Auberge Le Sunshine - Café-Bistro

To get your cycling day off to a good start, stop by Auberge Le Sunshine, just 3.1 km from the Lee Farm Inn. This friendly café-bistro offers a tasty selection of homemade dishes, featuring local and terroir products. Perfect for buying a take-out lunch, so you can continue your cycling adventure with some delicious treats to enjoy later in the day, whether at your next stop or at any picturesque spot along the route

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Drink a Fresh Glass of Milk

La Pinte

After covering a 22 km distance (from Auberge Le Sunshine), including 12 km on the Tomifobia Nature Trail, take a savoury break at La Pinte, an artisanal dairy. You’ll discover a selection of local products, including fresh milk, chocolate milk and caramels made right here, onsite. What’s more, their boutique offers a variety of local products, including organic flour, cheese and duck eggs. Take this opportunity to discover their products and learn more about their story and the origin of their emblematic glass bottles. Once you’ve rested your calves, you’ll be ready to hit the road again.

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Visit a Victorian Home

The Colby-Curtis Museum

Interested in adding a touch of history to your getaway? Drop by the Colby-Curtis Museum, two pedal strokes from the Lee Farm Inn (1.4 km). Housed in an elegant Victorian home built in 1859 by the Colby family, this museum is a testament to the Eastern Townships’ rich Anglo-Canadian heritage. Discover the exhibits and artefacts, all remnants of a time when the region prospered thanks to agriculture and cross-border trade. To complete your day, treat yourself to a cup of traditional English tea and enjoy the peaceful setting of the Victorian garden.

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Find Shelter Inside a Comfortable Inn

Lee Farm Inn

After a full day on your bike, Lee Farm Inn is the perfect retreat. This historic inn was founded in 1810 and combines modern comforts with old-world charm. Offering elegant rooms, such as the Mary Lee Ball Suite overlooking the gardens, it’s the ideal place to finally relax. End your cycling day by taking advantage of the inn’s amenities: swimming pool, spa and homemade breakfast. A restful stay in the heart of nature, savouring every moment.

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Cruise Along the Shore by Bike

From Dock to Dock

For this second day, take on one of the region’s finest gravel circuits: a 56 km loop in a figure 8. With 85% of the circuit on gravel, this route combines challenge and fun while offering magnificent views of Lake Memphremagog. A few good climbs add a little spunk to the adventure, taking you across country roads and wooded trails. The route starts in Georgeville, but if you’re staying at the Lee Farm Inn, cycling over a 4.5 km distance will take you to Beebe, where you can join the Stanstead bike path. This loop promises a wonderful immersion in the heart of the Townships.

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Pause Awhile

The Narrows Bridge

After a hearty breakfast at the inn, hop on your bike and cycle the 21.9 km to Fitch Bay where you can make a pit stop at the Narrows Bridge. Built in 1881, this covered bridge spans the narrowest part of Fitch Bay on Lake Memphremagog, hence its name. It’s one of the few covered bridges in Québec crossing over a lake rather than a river. Listed as a heritage site, it bears witness to the region’s rich architectural heritage. Take a moment to admire this historic structure and take a few pictures before continuing your adventure.

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Add a Bit of Culture to Your Day

Studio Georgeville

To add a touch of culture to your stay, take a short detour to Studio Georgeville. This multidisciplinary art centre presents exhibitions showcasing artists from the Eastern Townships and beyond. It also offers enlightening lectures and a variety of cultural activities showcasing local creativity. Then, when it’s time for lunch, enjoy your meal in the peaceful park you’ll find close to your route, before continuing on your way. Our favourite? The Georgeville dock, a magnificent spot with an incredible view of the lake!

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Reconnect with Your Inner Self by the Lake

Marina Fitchbay

Why not end your stay in style by leaving the trails for the peaceful waters of the Fitchbay Marina? Located at the southern end of Lake Memphremagog, this marina offers an enchanting setting, ideal for those seeking tranquility. You’ll find a range of water-based activities (pontoons, rowboats and motorboat rentals). Guided fishing trips are also available for sports enthusiasts. A summer outing to add to your adventure log, to bring you full circle on a memorable note.

Discover

Head Out on an Adventure:

La Frontalière

If you’re not afraid of a challenge, take on this demanding 87 km loop for experienced cyclists. Between Ayer’s Cliff and Newport (US), you’ll follow the Tomifobia Nature Trail and the Beebe Spur Trail. For a more accessible version, a shorter alternative bypasses the need to go through customs. With a difference in altitude of 622 m, the route alternates between steep climbs and smooth descents, offering a good balance between effort and pleasure. It combines paved roads (42 km) and gravel sections, including an unpaved bike path (29 km) alongside the Tomifobia River. Throughout the route, you’ll find rest areas and watering holes perfect for a well-deserved break. To extend the experience, a stop in Newport is a must. The route starts out from the Brown’s Hill parking area in Ayer’s Cliff, but if you don’t want to go this far, you can also leave from the Lee Farm Inn in Stanstead, which is close to both itineraries for this two-day excursion.

Discover

Buy a Take Out Lunch

Auberge Le Sunshine - Café-Bistro

To get your cycling day off to a good start, stop by Auberge Le Sunshine, just 3.1 km from the Lee Farm Inn. This friendly café-bistro offers a tasty selection of homemade dishes, featuring local and terroir products. Perfect for buying a take-out lunch, so you can continue your cycling adventure with some delicious treats to enjoy later in the day, whether at your next stop or at any picturesque spot along the route

Discover

Drink a Fresh Glass of Milk

La Pinte

After covering a 22 km distance (from Auberge Le Sunshine), including 12 km on the Tomifobia Nature Trail, take a savoury break at La Pinte, an artisanal dairy. You’ll discover a selection of local products, including fresh milk, chocolate milk and caramels made right here, onsite. What’s more, their boutique offers a variety of local products, including organic flour, cheese and duck eggs. Take this opportunity to discover their products and learn more about their story and the origin of their emblematic glass bottles. Once you’ve rested your calves, you’ll be ready to hit the road again.

Discover

Visit a Victorian Home

The Colby-Curtis Museum

Interested in adding a touch of history to your getaway? Drop by the Colby-Curtis Museum, two pedal strokes from the Lee Farm Inn (1.4 km). Housed in an elegant Victorian home built in 1859 by the Colby family, this museum is a testament to the Eastern Townships’ rich Anglo-Canadian heritage. Discover the exhibits and artefacts, all remnants of a time when the region prospered thanks to agriculture and cross-border trade. To complete your day, treat yourself to a cup of traditional English tea and enjoy the peaceful setting of the Victorian garden.

Discover

Find Shelter Inside a Comfortable Inn

Lee Farm Inn

After a full day on your bike, Lee Farm Inn is the perfect retreat. This historic inn was founded in 1810 and combines modern comforts with old-world charm. Offering elegant rooms, such as the Mary Lee Ball Suite overlooking the gardens, it’s the ideal place to finally relax. End your cycling day by taking advantage of the inn’s amenities: swimming pool, spa and homemade breakfast. A restful stay in the heart of nature, savouring every moment.

Discover

Cruise Along the Shore by Bike

From Dock to Dock

For this second day, take on one of the region’s finest gravel circuits: a 56 km loop in a figure 8. With 85% of the circuit on gravel, this route combines challenge and fun while offering magnificent views of Lake Memphremagog. A few good climbs add a little spunk to the adventure, taking you across country roads and wooded trails. The route starts in Georgeville, but if you’re staying at the Lee Farm Inn, cycling over a 4.5 km distance will take you to Beebe, where you can join the Stanstead bike path. This loop promises a wonderful immersion in the heart of the Townships.

Discover

Pause Awhile

The Narrows Bridge

After a hearty breakfast at the inn, hop on your bike and cycle the 21.9 km to Fitch Bay where you can make a pit stop at the Narrows Bridge. Built in 1881, this covered bridge spans the narrowest part of Fitch Bay on Lake Memphremagog, hence its name. It’s one of the few covered bridges in Québec crossing over a lake rather than a river. Listed as a heritage site, it bears witness to the region’s rich architectural heritage. Take a moment to admire this historic structure and take a few pictures before continuing your adventure.

Discover

Add a Bit of Culture to Your Day

Studio Georgeville

To add a touch of culture to your stay, take a short detour to Studio Georgeville. This multidisciplinary art centre presents exhibitions showcasing artists from the Eastern Townships and beyond. It also offers enlightening lectures and a variety of cultural activities showcasing local creativity. Then, when it’s time for lunch, enjoy your meal in the peaceful park you’ll find close to your route, before continuing on your way. Our favourite? The Georgeville dock, a magnificent spot with an incredible view of the lake!

Discover

Reconnect with Your Inner Self by the Lake

Marina Fitchbay

Why not end your stay in style by leaving the trails for the peaceful waters of the Fitchbay Marina? Located at the southern end of Lake Memphremagog, this marina offers an enchanting setting, ideal for those seeking tranquility. You’ll find a range of water-based activities (pontoons, rowboats and motorboat rentals). Guided fishing trips are also available for sports enthusiasts. A summer outing to add to your adventure log, to bring you full circle on a memorable note.

Discover

Head Out on an Adventure:

La Frontalière

If you’re not afraid of a challenge, take on this demanding 87 km loop for experienced cyclists. Between Ayer’s Cliff and Newport (US), you’ll follow the Tomifobia Nature Trail and the Beebe Spur Trail. For a more accessible version, a shorter alternative bypasses the need to go through customs. With a difference in altitude of 622 m, the route alternates between steep climbs and smooth descents, offering a good balance between effort and pleasure. It combines paved roads (42 km) and gravel sections, including an unpaved bike path (29 km) alongside the Tomifobia River. Throughout the route, you’ll find rest areas and watering holes perfect for a well-deserved break. To extend the experience, a stop in Newport is a must. The route starts out from the Brown’s Hill parking area in Ayer’s Cliff, but if you don’t want to go this far, you can also leave from the Lee Farm Inn in Stanstead, which is close to both itineraries for this two-day excursion.

Discover

Buy a Take Out Lunch

Auberge Le Sunshine - Café-Bistro

To get your cycling day off to a good start, stop by Auberge Le Sunshine, just 3.1 km from the Lee Farm Inn. This friendly café-bistro offers a tasty selection of homemade dishes, featuring local and terroir products. Perfect for buying a take-out lunch, so you can continue your cycling adventure with some delicious treats to enjoy later in the day, whether at your next stop or at any picturesque spot along the route

Discover

Drink a Fresh Glass of Milk

La Pinte

After covering a 22 km distance (from Auberge Le Sunshine), including 12 km on the Tomifobia Nature Trail, take a savoury break at La Pinte, an artisanal dairy. You’ll discover a selection of local products, including fresh milk, chocolate milk and caramels made right here, onsite. What’s more, their boutique offers a variety of local products, including organic flour, cheese and duck eggs. Take this opportunity to discover their products and learn more about their story and the origin of their emblematic glass bottles. Once you’ve rested your calves, you’ll be ready to hit the road again.

Discover

Visit a Victorian Home

The Colby-Curtis Museum

Interested in adding a touch of history to your getaway? Drop by the Colby-Curtis Museum, two pedal strokes from the Lee Farm Inn (1.4 km). Housed in an elegant Victorian home built in 1859 by the Colby family, this museum is a testament to the Eastern Townships’ rich Anglo-Canadian heritage. Discover the exhibits and artefacts, all remnants of a time when the region prospered thanks to agriculture and cross-border trade. To complete your day, treat yourself to a cup of traditional English tea and enjoy the peaceful setting of the Victorian garden.

Discover

Find Shelter Inside a Comfortable Inn

Lee Farm Inn

After a full day on your bike, Lee Farm Inn is the perfect retreat. This historic inn was founded in 1810 and combines modern comforts with old-world charm. Offering elegant rooms, such as the Mary Lee Ball Suite overlooking the gardens, it’s the ideal place to finally relax. End your cycling day by taking advantage of the inn’s amenities: swimming pool, spa and homemade breakfast. A restful stay in the heart of nature, savouring every moment.

Discover

Cruise Along the Shore by Bike

From Dock to Dock

For this second day, take on one of the region’s finest gravel circuits: a 56 km loop in a figure 8. With 85% of the circuit on gravel, this route combines challenge and fun while offering magnificent views of Lake Memphremagog. A few good climbs add a little spunk to the adventure, taking you across country roads and wooded trails. The route starts in Georgeville, but if you’re staying at the Lee Farm Inn, cycling over a 4.5 km distance will take you to Beebe, where you can join the Stanstead bike path. This loop promises a wonderful immersion in the heart of the Townships.

Discover

Pause Awhile

The Narrows Bridge

After a hearty breakfast at the inn, hop on your bike and cycle the 21.9 km to Fitch Bay where you can make a pit stop at the Narrows Bridge. Built in 1881, this covered bridge spans the narrowest part of Fitch Bay on Lake Memphremagog, hence its name. It’s one of the few covered bridges in Québec crossing over a lake rather than a river. Listed as a heritage site, it bears witness to the region’s rich architectural heritage. Take a moment to admire this historic structure and take a few pictures before continuing your adventure.

Discover

Add a Bit of Culture to Your Day

Studio Georgeville

To add a touch of culture to your stay, take a short detour to Studio Georgeville. This multidisciplinary art centre presents exhibitions showcasing artists from the Eastern Townships and beyond. It also offers enlightening lectures and a variety of cultural activities showcasing local creativity. Then, when it’s time for lunch, enjoy your meal in the peaceful park you’ll find close to your route, before continuing on your way. Our favourite? The Georgeville dock, a magnificent spot with an incredible view of the lake!

Discover

Reconnect with Your Inner Self by the Lake

Marina Fitchbay

Why not end your stay in style by leaving the trails for the peaceful waters of the Fitchbay Marina? Located at the southern end of Lake Memphremagog, this marina offers an enchanting setting, ideal for those seeking tranquility. You’ll find a range of water-based activities (pontoons, rowboats and motorboat rentals). Guided fishing trips are also available for sports enthusiasts. A summer outing to add to your adventure log, to bring you full circle on a memorable note.

Discover

Cycling in the Memphremagog Region: Landscapes, History and Discoveries

Head Out on an Adventure:

Buy a Take Out Lunch

Drink a Fresh Glass of Milk

Visit a Victorian Home

Find Shelter Inside a Comfortable Inn

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