Available activities
Hiking (specifications)
- Total length of trails in summer (km): 200
- Closed during hunting season : Yes
- Patrolmen, first aid : Yes
- Trails types: marked, loop, linear
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.
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The oldest long hiking trail in Quebec from Glen Sutton to Kingsbury, passing through the main summits of the region: Mounts Sutton, Singer, Glen, Foster, Chagnon, Orford and Chapman. We also offer group outings on our trails as well as elsewhere in Quebec and in the United States. Come and walk with us. Note that the trails are closed during the thaw period.
Address
5182, boulevard Bourque, Sherbrooke Quebec J1N 1H4
Phone
819-864-6314
Email
marche@lessentiersdelestrie.qc.ca
Boucle de la rivière nord
9 km - 1h - Easy - Linear (round trip)
Boucle du Mont John Guillemette - (Monts Stoke- forêt Domtar)
4.7 km - 3h - Intermediate - Loop
Grotte de l'ours (Stoke Mountains-Domtar Forest)
6.4 km - 2h30 - Easy - Linear (round trip)
La boucle de la Passe de Bolton
9.7 km - 4h - Intermediate - Loop
La boucle de la rivière-Sud (Kingsbury Zone)
13 km - 4h - Intermediate - Linear (round trip)
La traversée des zones Kingsbury et Richmond
28 km - 12h - Intermediate - Linear (one way)
Mont Chagnon (Bolton zone)
9 km - 4h - Intermediate - Linear (round trip)
Mont Chapman et Pic Bald (Stoke Mountains-Domtar forest)
8.6 km - 3h30 - Intermediate - Loop
Mont Écho
12 km - 5h - Difficult - Linear (round trip)
Ruisseau Ély and Mont Cathédrale (Brompton Zone)
10 km - 3h - Intermediate - Linear (round trip)
Traversée des Monts Stoke, forêt Domtar
18 km - 9h - Difficult - Linear (one way)
Traversée Réserve naturelle des montagnes Vertes (Zone Écho et Glen)
32 km - 3 days - Difficult - Linear (one way)
Traversés de la zone East Angus
12 km - 4h - Intermediate - Linear (one way)
Berry picking
Ferme St-ÉlieSherbrooke
Chocolatiers, Pastry Shops and Bakers
Choco-LàSherbrooke
Breeding farms
Ferme MarilauOrford
Restaurants
Restaurant Le Hatley at Manoir HoveyNorth Hatley
Family Restaurants
Restaurant PaciniSherbrooke
Café de village
Café AragonSherbrooke
National Parks and Recreational Centres
Parc du Mont-BellevueSherbrooke
Golfing
Club de golf MilbySherbrooke
Fun parks
Laser Game Evolution SherbrookeSherbrooke
Art Galleries, Showrooms and Workshops
Galerie d'art Antoine-Sirois de l'Université de Sherbrooke / Pavillon Irénée PinardSherbrooke
Beaches
North Hatley Plesant View beachNorth Hatley
Museums and interpretation centres
Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and ScienceSherbrooke
Theater
Le Père Noël Est Une OrdureSherbrooke | Dec 18, 2024
Music
Un Piano Pour NoëlSherbrooke | Dec 19, 2024
Music
Yves Lambert - TentationSherbrooke | Dec 19, 2024
Music
Elvis Experience - L'acte Final Blue ChristmasSherbrooke | Dec 20, 2024
Music
Guitar Story 2.0Sherbrooke | Dec 21, 2024
Music
Mononc' Serge & AnonymusSherbrooke | Dec 28, 2024
Hotels
OTL Gouverneur SherbrookeSherbrooke
Country Inns
Auberge Le TricorneNorth Hatley
Hotels
Motel des CèdresSherbrooke
Bed and Breakfasts
Lecomte de la FontaineHatley (Township)
Campgrounds
Camping Lac Magog - CoolBoxSherbrooke
Cottages, Condos and Apartments
Centre d'équitation Jacques RobidasHatley (Township)
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