Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
THINGS TO DO
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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!
Golfing
Tee off in the Townships and get into the swing of things with 9 or 18 holes. Fore!
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.
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!
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 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.
Weekend and Trip Ideas
Discover our activities suggestions, getaway ideas and itineraries in the Townships.
Family Outings
Find loads of ideas for memorable family outings!
Romantic Getaways
Outings, restaurants, spas, weekend ideas… Suggestions for spending some precious moments together.
Outdoor Activities
Hiking, kayaking, beaches, cycling… Without a doubt, all outdoor enthusiasts are sure to find something to do here!
Tourist Routes
Vineyards, mountain peaks, heritage sites… Our designated routes make for the most beautiful road trips!
Itineraries
Whether for two, with your family or with friends, here you will find a ton of suggestions for planning perfect getaways!
Experiences to Try
Our collaborators have tested several different adventures … and have approved!
Coeur 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.
Guide and Maps
View our guide and maps online or download your free copies.
Nature, sports and outdoor activities
12 Hiking Outings in the Eastern TownshipsWhat to do this weekend?
Published on Aug 16, 2017
Tourism Haut-Saint-François has come with some great ideas - even last minute ones! - for the weekend of August 18-20.
A day and night of activities – underneath a covered bridge!
The McVetty-McKenzie covered bridge in Lingwick has an air of magic about it – the ideal venue for outdoor lovers, music fans and those who love nature. Families too will have fun during the next “Night of the covered bridge” - an event which kicks off on August 19.
All kinds of attraction are on offer – Parkour (an obstacle course), a workshop on Land art (Land art is created with objects from the environment), a performance of an Oriental tribal dance and the troupe Grand Oratorio Ubuesque Littéraire Dérimé (G.O.U.L.D) with Michel Vézina and Maxime Nadeau, owners of Le Buvard mobile library. The evening’s entertainment will be headlined by none other than our famous author and slam poet David Goudreault!
Get your groove on!
La nuit du pont couvert not only offers the audience an eclectic musical experience but it also features some of the hippest, way-out performers – Bloodshot Bill, who has been around since 1998 with his “Electric Elvis” Rockabilly style; the crossover pop punk group from Toronto, The Holy Gasp; then there are the newcomers like The Blaze Velluto Collection, with his soulful, psychedelic country folk music, Imogen Grant whose soft, husky voice seduces the ear and Dalhousie Grooves, a blues rock band whose music is reminiscent of the 70s.
At the cocktail-piano bar you’ll be able to listen to a variety of invited pianists including Alexandre Farine, who appeared on the talent show La Voix (the French version of The Voice) earlier this year.
Also on site will be other liquid refreshments and food from the Microbrasserie Dieu du ciel! and Le Tapageur restaurant.
Take time to explore the region!
If you arrive on the Friday, why not have dinner at La Ruée vers Gould a restaurant specializing in Scottish food, then overnight at a B &B or an inn to get a good night’s sleep in preparation for the following day’s festivities? You could always explore Lingwick Township, as well, play golf or head for the municipal beach.
The mini-festival (mini, because places are limited!) has earned a sustainable development seal, due to the eco-friendly way it disposes of its waste. Tickets cost $30 if purchased online, in advance, or $40 on-site, on the day of the festival.
Book now, pack your tent and bring it to Lingwick on August 19!
For further information, contact Tourisme Haut-Saint-François
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