Updated on Oct 22, 2024
Bromont, montagne d’expériences, Mount Orford, Mount SUTTON and Destination Owl’s Head ... these are the Eastern Townships’ four major ski resorts. Each offers an exceptional skiing experience, and together they form a huge playground for downhill skiers and snowboarders. How? Why? Discover some of the best reasons to choose the Townships as your winter skiing destination
The unrivalled view of Lake Memphrémagog from the summit of Owl’s Head, the enchanting landscapes of the snow-capped mountains surrounding Mount Sutton, the picture-perfect scenery you’ll admire from the slopes of Mount Orford, the clear horizon offering never-ending vistas from Bromont, montagne d’expériences ... these are just some of the assets that make the Townships resorts ideal venues to immerse yourself in nature and beauty!
From gentle slopes to more technical runs, there’s something for everyone in the Townships. While each of the resorts offers slopes to suit all skiing and snowboarding levels, they also all have their own special features: vast glades and unique descents at every turn thanks to the many junctions found on the slopes of Mount Sutton, several steeper slopes and technical glades on Mount Orford, a multitude of slopes ideal for family outings, as well as day or night skiing, at Bromont, and a wide variety of options all with breathtaking views at Owl’s Head.
There’s the traditional Nuits Blanches at Bromont, where you can ski until 1:00 a.m., friendly competitions like the Coupe des 3 Sommets, a snowshoeing or alpine touring race at Mount Orford, themed or musical après-ski, ski brand demonstrations ... and plenty more events to highlight the ski season in the Townships. Don’t miss out on the vibrant atmosphere you’ll discover throughout our resorts!
Are you the type of person who enjoys one sporting activity after another? Snowshoeing at the Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton (the P.E.N.S.), cross-country skiing at Parc National du Mont-Orford, fatbike riding at Parc des Sommets in Bromont, alpine touring at Owl’s Head ... there’s no shortage of outdoor activities within easy reach of the resorts! Are you more of the type to enjoy a relaxation experience? Then head to Spa Bolton, Spa Nordic Station, Balnea Spa + réserve thermale or Spa Eastman for a zen après-ski moment! And what about the region’s gastronomic options? Simply irresistible!
Although the region is vast, the four major ski resorts in the Eastern Townships are all located within an hour of each other. Convenient when you want to discover more than one and set up your base camp nearby for a short getaway! You’ll never have to travel more than 50 minutes to reach your destination.
For a worry-free skiing experience in the Townships, the L’EST Go card will be your best ally, giving you access to the four major ski resorts in the Townships at all times. You can ski day and night, weekdays and weekends, and even on public holidays. Load it with 2 to 8 days of skiing and save up to 34% on the daily ticket prices. You’re now ready for a skiing holiday in the Eastern Townships.
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