Taste the townships

On the Culinary Route Between Cookshire-Eaton and Compton

126 km

8 stops

2 days

The Eastern Townships are packed with culinary stops! Gather a few friends who love good food and drink, then set off to explore the Haut-Saint-François and Coaticook Valley regions. Restaurants, microbreweries, cheese dairies, cider houses... you’ll soon discover that here gastronomy comes in all shapes and sizes!

  • Day 1
  • Day 2

Stock Up on Berries for the Road

Your first stop on this itinerary? At La Ferme Au Pré Bleu in Ascot Corner. Your objective? To pick as many berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) as your sweet tooth allows, so you have something to munch on as you go! Imagine the scene: you’re in the car with your friends, windows down, music blasting, magnificent scenery sweeping past... You reach into your box of freshly picked berries and a burst of flavour fills your mouth! It’s the perfect summer scenario in the Townships, don’t you think?
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Heading to the Marécage-des-Scots Regional Park

On the way to the park, you can stop at the Ferme Florale Libella in Bury and choose your own flowers and herbs. When you arrive in the village of Scotstown, you can also pick up some cold cuts at the renowned Charcuterie Scotstown. Then, park in the Walter McKenzie Park and take the multi-purpose trail that leads to the Marécage-des-Scots Regional Park. An amazing, peaceful walk through the forest awaits! Psst! You can also rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore Rivière au Saumon.
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Enjoy a Great tasting Beer at the 11 Comtés Brewery

Launched by a gang of passionate brewers, this small “rural brewery”, based in Cookshire-Eaton, has made it its mission to showcase the region’s terroir. And how do they do that? By working with the people and flavours of the region! The result is a range of excellent beers! All are worth discovering, including Pays de collines, a white beer, and À Hauteur de femme, a strong honey beer.
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Prolong Your Pleasure at the Restaurant Les Mals-Aimés

Whether you opt for 7 or 10 courses, you’re sure to be seduced by the culinary symbiosis created by the products of the vegetable farm on which this restaurant is established. Les Mal-Aimés is an exceptional country-style restaurant that takes its name from a cuisine based on forgotten or neglected vegetables such as turnips, rutabaga and cardoon, and offers you an exotic taste experience right in the heart of the Cookshire-Eaton countryside.
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Discover blackcurrants at Domaine Ives Hill

Specializing in the cultivation and processing of blackcurrants, Domaine Ives Hill welcomes you to its agri-tourism site for a tasting of their three alcohols made from blackcurrants, a small berry with antioxidant properties. You can enjoy the tasting on the terrace during one of their famous happy hour evenings with pizza cooked over a wood fire
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Visit the Fromagerie La Station Cheese Factory

The fruit of the labour of four generations of farmers, the Fromagerie La Station’s products are simply divine! Taste some of the cheeses directly in the shop and indulge in a few delicacies. Then order an espresso and a grilled cheese sandwich (to be enjoyed on the terrace) or awaken your senses in the economuseum of the farm-based cheese factory. And don’t forget to take a few pictures with the farm’s lovely cows for your social networks.!
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Stop by the Boutique of Cidrerie Compton

If you’re passing through Compton, stop by the Cidrerie Compton to discover organic ciders made in small batches and showcasing the region’s terroir thanks to the apples and fruit from their orchards. Every bottle is the result of skilled craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, which you’ll be delighted to enjoy with friends.
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Relax on the Orchard’s New Terrace at Le Gros Pierre

Last year, this Compton orchard was given a new, spacious covered terrace. Although pick-your-own season only starts in mid-August, you can stop by all summer long to admire the lovely view of the apple trees and stock up on delicacies in the shop. Don’t forget to try their now famous apple pie!
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