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.
The Colour evolution
The tree-covered leaves change hues presenting different warmer and warmer and more luminous colours
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.
Restaurants
All are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Bon appétit!
Orchards
Our orchards are overflowing with fruit, all ripe for the picking! Won’t you join us?
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.
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.
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!
Orchards
Our orchards are overflowing with fruit, all ripe for the picking! Won’t you join us?
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
Hiking, kayaking, beaches, cycling… Without a doubt, all outdoor enthusiasts are sure to find something to do here!
Slow Travel
Take the time to take your time in the Townships
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 order your free copies.
Nature, sports and outdoor activities
Published on Dec 8, 2021
Nelly, c’est le nouveau membre de la famille Diotte-Cloutier. Poilu et hyperactif, c’est un chien d’eau portugais qui déborde d’énergie. Nous avions tous très hâte, et le mot est faible, de partir en week-end avec notre tannante. Direction : Au Diable Vert à Sutton, une station de plein air où les chiens sont accueillis à bras ouverts.
Par Simon Diotte
Comment faire sortir des filles de 14 ans et 11 ans de la maison? Il existe une solution miracle: Nelly! Il suffit d’évoquer son nom pour que nos enfants émergent de leur état larvaire afin d’aller promener chien-chien!
Nelly est née le 24 juin, jour de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Elle est arrivée chez nous à la mi-août. Depuis ce temps, toute la famille rêve de partir en week-end avec elle. Qu’est-ce que notre chien d’eau portugais, une race réputée pour son inépuisable réserve d’énergie, aimerait faire? Sans aucun doute que la randonnée en montagne figure en tête de liste.
Nous sommes tombés sur la station de montagne Au Diable Vert. Blottie sur les flancs des monts Sutton, cette destination, offrant du camping et de l’hébergement insolite, fait de l’accueil des chiens son produit d’appel. Les pitous bien élevés peuvent même s’y balader sans laisse.
À la mi-novembre, nous avons loué un Pods, un petit refuge confortable en forme de « U » inversé, d’où Nelly profitait d’une vue incroyable sur les montagnes Vertes. Est-ce que notre chiot accepterait de dormir paisiblement dans ce lieu inconnu? Nous n’étions pas tellement inquiets, car la recette magique pour que Nelly fasse de beaux rêves, c’est de l’épuiser.
À l’accueil, la copropriétaire du Diable vert, Julie Zeitlinger, nous recommande fortement le Sentier du ciel, une portion des Sentiers de l’Estrie aux multiples points de vue. Ma femme est inquiète : le sentier s’annonce très pentu. Nelly sera-t-elle capable de maintenir le rythme? Pour ma part, je m’inquiète davantage de l’énergie de ma femme et de mes enfants que de Nelly… Je garde cette observation pour moi, mais j’avais tellement raison!
Dès que nous avons commencé la marche en forêt, Nelly est devenue folle de joie. Et quand nous avons osé la détacher, pour la première fois de sa courte vie en sentier, elle est devenue hystérique. Pendant les 3 h 30 de la randonnée (6,45 km aller-retour), où nous avons grimpé 500 m de dénivelé, Nelly a couru dans les tous les sens, parcourant au moins le double de notre distance. Jamais elle n’a affiché une baisse d’énergie, contrairement à ses maîtres!
Le lendemain, nous avons alors profité des sentiers qui se situent directement au domaine. Notre bête adorée affichait toujours le même niveau d’énergie et d’enthousiasme. Décidément, Au Diable Vert est une destination « top wouf! ».
Conclusion : notre chienne adore les défis. Il va falloir doubler, voire tripler le kilométrage de nos randos afin de répondre à ses attentes. De belles aventures pour les années à venir. N’est-ce pas Nelly!
Quand un tapis blanc recouvre le massif des monts Sutton, Au Diable vert n’hiberne pas. Les refuges, qui sont chauffés au poêle à bois, accueillent les urbains en quête d’un bain de nature. Dans les sentiers, on joue dans la neige en raquette ou en ski Hok, un ski de fond court et large. La station de montagne fait de la location d’équipement sur place.
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