Treat yourself to massages, body treatments, Nordic baths and other sensory delights.
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.
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!
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 Saveurs Cantons-de-l’Est
These restaurants prioritize local producers and offer dishes made with regional ingredients, providing an authentic experience of the Eastern Township terroir.
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.
Updated on Nov 8, 2024
Whether it’s for a drink or a comforting meal, some places offer such a warm and welcoming ambiance that they’ll make you forget how harsh winter can be. Here are 6 of these haunts where you can truly settle back and relax!
By Marie-Claude Masse
A true ray of sunshine in the heart of Waterloo, Sissi Buvette is a café, a diner, a perfect happy hour haunt and a performance venue all in one place! Whether you’re looking for a delicious caffeinated drink accompanied by a rich Viennese pastry, an electrifying happy hour or an evening of jazz, Sissi Buvette, with its warmly coloured walls and stylish decor, has checked all the boxes to offer you an experience that’s sure to delight and cheer you up!
Launched in 2022, the café-store Raffields Centrale has quickly become the destination for amateurs of delicious food and delightful drinks all offered with love! With its carefully prepared dishes, high-quality ingredients and vibrant flavours, it’s the perfect place to start your day or meet up with friends for a happy hour! Psst! Thanks to the owner’s creative talents, the menu changes daily!
Impeccable service, excellent food, a wide selection of microbrewery beers and located in the bucolic town of North Hatley... What more could you ask for? La Cie Vilandré pub, with its friendly starters and snacks, decadent burgers, rich classic Mac n’ cheese as well as its wings and beer evenings, is a cozy little haven where you’ll not only eat and drink well, but also feel right at home! A must, to discover soon!
A third-wave café by day, a refreshment bar by night, the Bernache on Prospect Street in Sherbrooke has become as much a local haunt as an address for true lovers of quality coffee and finely crafted dishes. Here, you’ll enjoy a feast for the eyes and the palate, and, who knows, you might just discover your new lair for an inviting, culinary experience!
Established in the former Dominion Textile building in Magog, the café La Shop offers a multitude of decadent grilled-cheese dishes—is there really anything better than this amazing sandwich when it comes to comfort food? With its brick walls, carefully selected works of art, friendly welcome, musical ambiance and lovingly prepared comfort food, it’s the perfect place to get away from the daily grind!
A true symbol of the resilience and close-knit nature of the people of Mégantic, Musi-Café is one of those legendary gastronomic pubs where a fun-filled ambiance goes hand in hand with culinary delights! Both a culinary and musical destination, this venue welcomes many die-hard locals as well as tourists curious to discover the reputation of this laid-back pub that doesn’t take itself too seriously, except when it comes to creating delicious dishes! Miam! You’ll eat really well here!
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