Free Activity Ideas to Discover the Eastern Townships

Published on Jun 4, 2024

Because everyone likes to save money, here’s a great selection of free activities to help you discover the Townships!

By Marie-Claude Masse


Museums and Galleries

Did you know that every first Sunday of the month, a number of museums welcome you for free? To find out about participating institutions in the Townships, click here! You’ll also find plenty of museums and galleries you can visit for free at any time here! These include the Centre culturel Yvonne L.-Bombardier, which offers a varied program of cultural and educational activities, the charming Musée international d’art naïf in Magog, the Galerie d’art Antoine-Sirois for contemporary art lovers, the Sporobole art experimental centre for its exciting range of events, the very dynamic Galerie G in BR and the delightful Espace Hortense du P’tit Bonheur in Saint-Camille.


Audio Guided Circuits

What more pleasant way to learn about the history of the Townships than through audio guided tours? Well, the timing is perfect, as several of these have been created over the years! In Lac-Mégantic, The Star Walker tour will take you to the town’s main historical and cultural points of interest, while Sherbrooke’s Mural’s Circuit will introduce you to the art, culture, neighbourhoods and famous people who lived or worked in this city. And the heritage tours of Waterloo, Canton de Shefford, Vieux-Village de Bromont and Sutton will help you discover the architectural, urban, historical and cultural heritage of these towns. In short, you’ll find plenty to choose from!


Hiking

There’s no better way to discover a region than on foot! Luckily, there are plenty of places to go hiking for free in the Townships! Whether you prefer forests, marshes, peat bogs, mountains or lake and river shores, you’re sure to find something to suit you! Consult our article to find out about all the best destinations! Psst! Did you know that for children 17 and under, admission to all Sépaq parks is free at all times?

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