Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
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.
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 30, 2017
Tourism Memphrémagog has come with great ideas -even last minute ones! - for the Labour Day weekend.
Enjoy the Harvest Festival
During the weekend of September 2-4 and again on September 9-10, Magog’s Fête des vendanges will be in full swing. Held at Merry Point, this lively harvest festival draws thousands of wine lovers and gourmet food aficionados every year.
Festival goers can sample dozens of products – wine, beer, spirits and the regional cuisine with its distinctive terroir. There are culinary workshops and live entertainment (Florence K will be performing on Monday, September 4), and, should you bring your children along, there are also activities for kids. The “flavour” of this harvest festival, just like a good wine, gets better with each passing year!
By the way, it’s worth noting that several local accommodations offer interesting packages during the Fête des vendanges. Take a look.
Driving from the west
If you’re coming from this direction (Montreal, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Granby), the closed viaduct at exit 118 off highway 10 won’t impact your drive. You can take the exit 118 ramp as usual, then turn right towards Magog. You may also take exit 115 towards Magog. This route will take you directly to Principale Street. You may park at Plage des Cantons and use the shuttle bus.
Driving from the east
If you’re coming from Drummondville or Sherbrooke, you may take exit 121 off highway 10 and follow directions towards Magog. You can also take Sherbrooke Street.
Parking
Parking rates in the city of Magog vary from one area to another. Check the festival’s road map for details.
Well worth a detour……to sample a tasty local beer
10 minutes from downtown Magog is the Ferme Brassicole, an agritourism business that is now the home of a brand-new microbrewery. Nearby, are a couple of other enterprises - Citrouilles et Tournesols (a pumpkin patch and sunflower meadow) and the Chic Rustique maple grove.
The site offers a fantastic view over Mont Orford – ideal for a picnic – and visitors can opt for either a guided or self-guided tour.
Well worth a detour!
Explore a mine….
…..Capelton, in this instance. When you go down into this former copper mine (it dates back to 1863), you’ll learn all about its history and the region’s past. It’s a real adventure, popular with both young and old. Small fry in particular will enjoy the walk along the ecological trail or eating an ice cream (who doesn’t enjoy that?) or having a picnic with their family. The best part is that no matter what the weather is doing, the mine stays open – rain or shine!
Family activities in the great outdoors
If you like activities that incorporate exercise in the great outdoors, especially those that can be enjoyed with your kids, Memphremagog is ideal. You can walk or cycle (even with the youngest members of the family) along well-maintained trails such as La Montagnarde. And if you want to share a bike, Vie de plein air rents out four-seater quadricycles!
Other options are renting a kayak or a paddle board at Marais-de-la-Rivière-aux-Cerises, or a treetop obstacle course at Arbre Aventure, in Eastman – a real eco adventure!
In short, there’s no excuse for not having lots of fun this weekend – no matter how you decide to spend it!
Family fun
Vacation in the Eastern TownshipsWhat to do this weekend?
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