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!
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.
Discovering the Cœurs Villageois Route of the Haut-Saint-François and Mégantic Regions
197km
6stops
2days
Day 1
Day 2
Discover Scotstown’s Cœur villageois
As you drive through this village, you must stop by the Charcuterie Scotstown, a family business where you’ll find an impressive variety of artisanal charcuteries. Dried goods, hams, sausages, pancetta, capicollo… Fill your basket with their products and enjoy these savoury morsels in the Walter—Mackenzie Park while admiring Mount Mégantic in the background. You can then walk across the town which was once a Scottish fief and discover ancestral homes and industrial buildings which tell the story of Scotstown. Are you an outdoor sports enthusiast? Take advantage of the Marécage des Scots regional park or Mount Megantic’s National Park nearby.
Fall Under the Charm of Piopolis’s Cœur Villageois
With its pretty village dock, its general store, museum, churches, hiking trails and heritage circuit, the riverside town of Piopolis will totally charm you. At the Boutique L’Est Passe-temps, among the many little treasures offered, you’re sure to make some interesting finds. Under the dock’s pergola, admire the view overlooking lake Mégantic or explore the lake with the equipment rentals available at the beach. Finally, to satisfy your appetite, stop at the Auberge du Soleil Levant where they serve delicious unpretentious meals.
Saviez-vous que, outre ses nombreux emplacements de camping, le Camping Aventure Mégantic offre plusieurs types d’hébergement en prêt-à-camper? Optez pour une tente hékipia, un pod, une yourte de luxe ou encore pour la cabania, une mini-maison dans les arbres avec une immense terrasse donnant vue sur le lac Mégantic. Parfait pour se reposer après une journée bien remplie… et pour retomber (un peu) en enfance !
After a good night’s sleep, take the road that will lead you to Lambton, a village that offers an incredible view of Grand Lac Saint-François. Stop in the local bakery for their fresh bread or a delicious Viennese pastry. Take a moment to admire the impressive St-Vital de Lambton church and its presbytery where you’ll also find the tourism information centre and an art gallery.
Immerse Yourself in Nature at Parc National De Frontenac
Near Lambton and all around the Grand Lac St-François, you’ll find the Parc national de Frontenac where you can fill up on nature. Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and pedal boating, nautical sports are the star attraction here. Hiking, cycling fishing and fauna observation are also on the program.
Cookshire-Eaton, the town with four steeples, offers a rich heritage for you to discover. Learn more about the area by visiting the John-Henry Pope Maison de la Culture. Go for a short walk on the paths that lead to the John Cook covered bridge. End your day with a well-deserved pause at the Brasserie 11 Comtés, a small microbrewery where you’ll savour beers as refreshing as their names are evocative.
