Attractions and activities - Eastern Townships

Discover the region!

The Eastern Townships are full of activities and restaurants for the whole family, friends and colleagues. Take the tour with us and discover this beautiful region!

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

1. Mont-Orford National Park (Orford)

Protected territory and life-size experiences

Hiking is undoubtedly the best way to discover Parc national du Mont-Orford. This is an opportunity to access many viewpoints that are said to be among the most spectacular in the Eastern Townships region. The park is home, in particular, to white-tailed deer and great blue herons, which can be observed in their natural habitat. It also has a great diversity of amphibian and reptile species. On the outskirts of the two beaches, several activities are on the program for the pleasure of holidaymakers. In the fall, the sugar maples provide a colorful spectacle for hikers. Come winter, the park becomes a must for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing enthusiasts.

2. Ski Bromont (Bromont)

Bromont, montagne d'experiences is an alpine ski resort located in Bromont, Quebec, on the slopes of Mont Brome, Mont Spruce and Pic du Chevreuil. As of the 2009–2010 season, it was North America's largest center for enlightened alpine skiing. It is one of four main ski resorts in the Eastern Townships east of Montreal, the other three being Ski Mont Sutton, Ski Mont Orford and Owl's Head. It is about 45 minutes from Montreal.

Bromont is on the edge of the snow belt or created by the Appalachians south of the St. Lawrence Valley. Mont Brome is 2000 feet high and the station has a drop of 1300 feet. The station has 9 chairlifts.

3. Immersion (Waterloo)

Two escape game scenarios and a multitude of virtual reality experiences, that's what you'll find in this amusement center, based in Waterloo. Immersium also offers the possibility of renting Tesla's Box, an escape game to play at home, as well as Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headsets!

4. Granby Zoo (Granby)

Say hello to the many furry and feathered residents of the Zoo de Granby? It is a must for both children and adults. Several species are particularly active during the cold season, children can have fun in the large playgrounds, the decor is magical and the prices are reduced... What more could you ask for?!

5. Ice fishing - Baie-des-Sables tourist resort (Lac Mégantic)

Over here fish! The very nice ice fishing village of the Baie-des-Sables tourist resort offers the rental of tourist apartments with a view of the lake or even small fishing cabins at really reasonable prices. For a fishing trip with friends or a family day out, the place is ideal! On Lac Mégantic at the Baie-des-Sables tourist resort, on the Choinière reservoir in the Yamaska national park or on the pond in the Parc Nature discovery in Coaticook, put your line in the water and let yourself be guided by the advice of the experts on site.

HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

6. Louis-S.-St-Laurent National Historic Site (Compton)

Twenty kilometers from Sherbrooke, the Louis-S.-St-Laurent National Historic Site commemorates the life and work of this former Prime Minister. Discover his native environment and rural life at the turn of the 20th century. Visit the general store of the father of Louis-S. St-Laurent, Jean-Baptiste-Moïse, and experience the atmosphere of the rural environment of the time. On the counters and shelves of origin, reproductions of articles evoke the daily life of the villagers at the turn of the century. Conversations around the stove, boned corsets, chamber pots and washboards are just some of the elements that contribute to creating a most authentic atmosphere.

7. Saint-Patrice Church (Magog)

The Saint-Patrice church is one of the oldest in the diocese of Sherbrooke. It was in 1893 and 1894 that the current church was built, according to the plans and specifications of the architect Jean-Baptiste Verret of Sherbrooke. The canonical erection took place on December 16, 1894. The magnificent church clad in stone, in the neo-Gothic style, is distinguished, among other things, by its rose window, the steep slope of the roof, the ogival openings, its imposing metal cornice. The Casavant organ, Opus 132 purchased in 1901, was restored in 1980 by Guilbault-Thérien and is still used regularly in celebrations.

The parish of Saint-Patrice is the mother parish from which all the neighboring parishes have been detached. It retains an extensive territory, both in the city of Magog, on the shores of Lake Memphremagog and in the township of Orford.

8. Poudrière de Windsor Historical Park

Discover the site of the oldest black powder manufacturing plant in Quebec. Where nature lets glimpse vestiges of the past. Founded in 1864, in the wake of the Civil War, the Windsor Powder Magazine produced gunpowder, an essential component of explosives. Until 1922, the city of Windsor lived to the rhythm of this dangerous industry.

The Parc historique de la Poudrière was created in 1993 to highlight the history of the site, the remains and the trails. Moreover, since 2005, the site has been listed in the cultural heritage register of Quebec. This property is listed as a heritage site. The protection applies to the exterior envelope of the building, to the remains and to the land. 

RESTAURANTS AND APEROS

9. Antidote FoodLab (Sherbrooke)

Formerly the Paton Manufacturing Company factory specializing in textiles, whose activities in downtown Sherbrooke began in 1866 and ceased in 1977. The restaurant is located on the ground floor and will charm you with its imposing structure. wooded. Gourmet, inventive, tasty and original laboratory, it will not leave you indifferent.

The Canadian cuisine created by a talented chef is magnificent at this place. Nothing is better than eating a fascinating tartare. Antidote FoodLab could make you happy with a delectable parfait. It's time to taste a delicious wine. At this place, clients can drink great coffee.

10. The Hatley (North Hatley)

Le Hatley restaurant at Manoir Hovey reflects the chef's passion for the region's history, abundance and natural beauty. Inspired by his French-Canadian roots, chef Alexandre Vachon offers refined cuisine inspired by nature that pays tribute to his origins, the land and the region's producers.

'The origin of the products is important, we are curious, we are pickers, we grow from seeds, we have a relationship with the producers and with the land. We are respectful and patient, we sublimate nature to serve it at your table. The quality of the products is an integral part of the recipe.' The Hatley's culinary philosophy celebrates the profusion of ingredients found in the rivers, lakes, forests and fields of our region.

11. Restaurant Auguste (Sherbrooke)

Auguste, the atmospheric restaurant in downtown Sherbrooke on Wellington. Trendy restaurant in Estrie, wine list, catering service. In Sherbrooke, Restaurant Auguste is one of the best tables. Since 2008, it has been serving festive and refined cuisine that showcases the finest local produce in the Eastern Townships. Auguste has simmered his reputation across Quebec by offering a frank, welcoming and authentic table where new dishes have quickly become classics. How innovation can become a tradition. Day after evening, Auguste seats his people in a spacious dining room at the heart of which is a large open kitchen where you can appreciate all the energy of a brigade in full action.

12. Boefish (Sherbrooke)

The Boefish restaurant in Sherbrooke, which can accommodate more than 150 people, is the ideal place for a high quality table and lively happy hours. It is also the perfect place to organize your events. Book our dining room for one of your evenings! For more privacy, we also have two private rooms for 8 or 10 people.

The Boefish restaurant team in Sherbrooke only works with the finest meats and the freshest foods, the best from the sea and the land. We only serve beef with exceptional marbling. And thanks to our open kitchens, you will see our artisans at work at all times. Our steaks are cooked in a highly sophisticated high temperature oven. This equipment, unique in Quebec, guarantees cooking that keeps the flavor in the center of the meat. Our cellar offers you a large selection of bottles including grands crus, carefully chosen by the house. Boefish Sherbrooke promises an intoxicating experience. Everything has been thought out by seasoned professionals, listening to an increasingly knowledgeable and demanding clientele in terms of cuisine and service.

13. Siboire Microbrewery (Sherbrooke)

Le Siboire Dépôt, the first branch to open in November 2007, is located in the heart of downtown Sherbrooke in a heritage building that once housed a train station. While being close to all the attractions of the city center, the Siboire Dépôt offers in summer a large flowered terrace, peaceful, worthy of the countryside. The menu offers a variety of quality dishes and presents its famous Fish&Chips: a recipe proudly concocted by entrepreneurs who have received training from the National Federation of Fish Friers in England. With a breathtaking view of its production plant, the Siboire Dépôt will make you discover and appreciate the world of brewing thanks to a wide selection of constantly changing beers.