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Family outing

Signature Getaway in the Eastern Townships

11 stops

3 days

Must-Do Family Activities

A favourite destination for vacationers, the vast Eastern Townships region is filled with unforgettable family attractions and activities. This summer, hit the road with the kids and follow this itinerary through several areas packed with must-see experiences for the whole family!

  • DAY 1
  • DAY 2
  • DAY 3

tart with a delicious brunch

C'est Belge

Head to Granby to kick off the day with a delicious brunch in a warm and lively atmosphere! With two always-busy locations, C'est Belge is the place to go. Here, breakfast is serious business, inspired by both Belgian and Québécois traditions: eggs Benedict in every style, creative classics like the Normandy omelet and eggs-bacon-cretons, delicious Liège waffles (including a gluten-free version!) and more. The concept behind C'est Belge? Generous, comforting and flavourful breakfasts and lunches designed to bring people joy. Mission accomplished! Be sure to stop by their shop, packed with Tintin memorabilia and treasures celebrating comic book culture.
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Spend a Family day

Zoo de Granby

To continue the fun-filled classics, it’s time to head to Granby Zoo! With its animal park featuring 1,300 fascinating animals in immersive natural habitats, the famous Amazoo water park inspired by the Amazon rainforest, and the exciting amusement park for kids and adults alike, this attraction delivers thrills all day long. Every member of the family will remember it for years to come—and chances are your kids will happily retell every detail of the adventure long afterward!
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Eat and stay at the hotel

Hôtel Castel

If there’s one place in the heart of Granby where families instantly feel welcome and on vacation, it’s Hôtel Castel, located less than 10 minutes from the zoo. With 136 spacious rooms and suites spread across five floors, the hotel offers everything you need for a memorable stay under one roof: spa, fitness room, heated outdoor pool and a children’s play area. And when hunger strikes, you’ll have three restaurants to choose from: Resto Café for gourmet breakfasts, Pub Le Parloir for tasty bistro fare, and L’Émulsion, where local ingredients shine in an elevated culinary experience. The full package!
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Fill your picnic basket

Marché public de Granby

Saturday morning, after a restful night, head to the Granby Public Market! For nearly 20 years, this welcoming market has brought together the region’s finest artisan producers. Every season, market gardeners, bakeries, pastry shops, cheesemakers, butchers, honey and maple producers, cider makers and more are carefully selected to create an authentic and enjoyable experience for visitors. Live music, a mini farm, face painting for kids and plenty of seasonal events make every visit feel like a celebration. Rain or shine, discoveries, local flavours and gourmet delights await under the market’s new permanent structure at Johnson Square!
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Picnic at the farm

Passion Alpagas

Once your basket is overflowing with delicious treats, a very special encounter awaits at Passion Alpagas, a delightful alpaca farm in Roxton Pond. André and Nathalie, the passionate owners, will happily guide you around the farm and introduce you to their friendly animals. Their enthusiasm is truly contagious! After your visit, settle into the picnic area near the enclosures and enjoy lunch while watching Auréo, Ardoise, Autary, Mr. Arthgallo and the rest of the alpaca gang. Guaranteed happiness!
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Spark curiosity at the museum

Musée de l’ingéniosité J.-Armand Bombardier

In the afternoon, it’s time for a visit to the fantastic J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity! Your children’s curiosity will be fully satisfied thanks to the museum’s generous offering: an immersion into the world of famous Québec inventor Joseph-Armand Bombardier, object theatre, a multimedia show created by Moment Factory, a flight simulator and a visit to the reserve housing 70 unique vehicles, including the iconic Ski-Doo snowmobile. This experience is sure to delight both kids and nostalgic grown-ups alike!
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End the day by the water

Camping de la plage McKenzie

After an afternoon of stimulating the mind, head to Racine and the McKenzie Beach Campground (campingplagemckenzie.com) to enjoy one of the Eastern Townships’ most beautiful sandy beaches and stunning mountain views. With its warm family atmosphere, wide selection of watercraft rentals, shuffleboard, basketball and volleyball courts, plus a playground for kids, your family will find everything needed for an incredibly fun end to the day!
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Enjoy a maple-inspired lunch

Érablière du Village

On day three, hit the road toward a region known for organic culture and gourmet experiences for a delicious family lunch. The charming village of Compton is home to many agrotourism treasures, but if there’s one place celebrating maple year-round, it’s Érablière du Village (erabliereduvillage.ca)! With its summer beer garden-style canteen, this sugar shack serves unforgettable comfort food: decadent maple gravy poutines, homemade maple batter corn dogs, pulled pork burgers with maple BBQ sauce and more. You get the idea? A creative gourmet menu served beneath a canopy of gorgeous maple trees, of course!
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Play beekeeper for a day

Miel Pur Délice

Your children will be thrilled to put on beekeeper hats, gloves and suits to dive into the fascinating world of bees at Miel Pur Délice, a charming artisanal honey farm in Coaticook! By choosing the “Junior Beekeepers” guided tour, your family will enjoy a truly exciting adventure: observing the hive in the fields, participating in a fun seek-and-find game and learning all about the beekeeper’s work. Spots are limited, so booking ahead is highly recommended! (Ages 6 and up)
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Stay somewhere unusual

Auberge du changement d’ère

For a true change of scenery and a wonderfully unique experience, settle in at Auberge du Changement d’Ère, which could best be described as a peaceful eco-futuristic utopia! With its ultra-comfortable “Ultra-Yurts” and “Air Drops” tucked into a lush forest setting, these eco-lodges perched along the slopes of a magnificent valley will make you feel as though you’ve stepped into another world. A truly unforgettable stay!
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Bring the forest to life with magic

Foresta Lumina

To end your Eastern Townships getaway on a magical note, your family is invited to experience a multimedia spectacle unlike any other. Now one of the region’s most popular attractions, Foresta Lumina is an illuminated nighttime walking trail through Coaticook Gorge Park. Combining theatrical staging, spectacular lighting, an original soundtrack and a story inspired by the region’s imaginary heritage and Québec forest mythology, this dreamlike journey invites visitors into a truly magical world.
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