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THINGS TO DO
Your Townships adventure starts here.
Spa & Wellness
Treat yourself to massages, body treatments, Nordic baths and other sensory delights.
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Let your imagination run free at galleries, theatres, museums and workshops.
Shopping
Scour our markets, boutiques and other hidden gems to score incredible finds.
Restaurants
All are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Bon appétit!
Events
Discover our cultural vitality with a wide range of special events.
Sugar shacks
Enjoy a traditional meal and maple taffy on snow.
Skiing
To each mountain its experience! Skiing or snowboarding, you will love hitting the slopes, whichever the ski resort you will vote for!
Snowshoeing
Explore our great outdoor spaces at your own beat. Let yourself be charmed by our landscapes. And breathe!
Cross-country Skiing
Cross-country skiing in the Townships … at your pace and your level!
Fatbike
Discover our numerous trails as you enjoy pedalling on the snow.
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
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.
Lodgings with Spa Options
Plan a stay in an accommodation with a private spa or a treatment center. Relaxation guaranteed!
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.
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!
Total Solar Eclipse
All the informations about this spectacular event on April 8
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.
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
Snowshoeing, skiing, fatbiking, tube sliding... Without a doubt, all outdoor enthusiasts are sure to find something to do here!
Wellness Experiences and Spas
Let us help you take care of yourself.
Slow Travel
Take the time to take your time in the Townships
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 order your free copies.
What to do this weekend?
Published on Jun 21, 2017
During the long weekend for the Fête nationale, in the Eastern Townships, no matter where you find yourself, a celebration is sure to be close at hand. The following are some of the attractions and events. Have fun!
In Jacques Cartier Park, it’s all happening on Friday night. Nonstop activity, games, exhibits, food trucks and around 5pm a méchoui (meat roasted on a spit) will be served, flavored with local ingredients. Starting at 7pm there will be a never-ending stream of live entertainment with singer/songwriters Antoine Lachance and Amélie Larocque, as well as hip-hop artistes Klô Pelgag who will perform until the wee small hours. Note: from noon until the end of the festivities, it will cost only one dollar to travel by bus across Sherbrooke’s transport network.
Festivities in Magog kick off at 9am on June 24 with breakfast, then a host of different activities during the day – a do-it-yourself workshop for children, a deejay in the early evening and a performance by the group 1534 just after that.
In this village, all the celebrations are on June 24. From 10am onwards you’ll be able to sample local products, wander around an art exhibition, tuck into tasty barbecued food, join in one of the organized games and in the evening, demonstrate your fancy footwork by taking part in traditional dances!
Saturday offers a wealth of activities – several games for young people organized by day camp leaders, competitions, a treasure hunt, a circus show and a performance by singer Jérôme Côté.
Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook*
On Friday evening, the Parc de la Gorge will be offering a trip in a calèche or on horseback, games for adults and a children’s theatre. You can also satisfy your craving for a BBQ and attend a performance by the group Kermess. Just a sampling of the celebratory lineup!
The parc Daniel-Johnson will be hosting festivities on June 23 and 24. Food booths serving gourmet specialties, fireworks and on Saturday, lots of things for families – a climbing tower, a ‘zoomobile’, a circus show and a volleyball tournament.
There will be several activities on the 24th including the famous soapbox race. Add to that street performers, an exhibition featuring the work of local artists and a community supper. For the complete lineup, visit the activities web page.
A charming little village with big plans for the fête nationale! On Saturday, the festivities unfold with a horseback ride at 10am. That’s followed by a tribute to the flag, bingo, a “Fort Boyard”, bubble soccer, a chansonnier and a host of other activities.
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