Top Things to do in Eastern Townships
Top Hotels in Eastern Townships
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Eastern Townships, Eastern Townships
Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Townships, Quebec including Mine Capelton, Les Excursions L'Air Du Lac, Sherbrooke's Murals on BaladoDiscovery, Zoo de Granby, Mont Orford, Mont SUTTON, Abbaye de Saint-Benoit-du-Lac, Magog River Gorge, Le Cep D'Argent, Lieu historique national Louis-S.-St-Laurent.
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1. Mine Capelton
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By AllieH9 - Gilbertville, United States
We've gone on a tour of a coal mine, a quarry, and various other such occurances. This tour takes the cake! I learned so much about the region, the copper mining process, and geology!! Our guide was very proficient in English and because there were only six of us who spoke English, we had a very private tour. If you are in the area, this is a MUST! Absolutely worth every penny!!! Oh and if you bring/wear some warmup pants and a sweatshirt, you'll probably thank yourself.
2. Les Excursions L'Air Du Lac
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 161 reviews
Les Excursions L'Air Du Lac has been in business for the past 10 years. Our boat is a Pontoon with comfortable padded leather chairs, tables for clients to bring their beverages or snacks. The boat also has a functional bathroom. We offer two types of cruises. The first commentated cruise, which needs to be reserved in advance, called Le Chemin De Croix, leaves everyday at 10am for a duration of 2h30 including a tasting of cheese from L'Abbaye de Saint-Benoit and smoked trout mousse. This cruise makes its way to the monastery of L'Abbaye de Saint-Benoit-du-lac where you get to admire the Monastery from the lake. Since it is our tenth anniversary we offer a 10% discount on Le Chemin De Croix. The second cruise with duration of one hour named La Route Du Monstre is ideal for families. The cruise is commentated on the history of Magog, the lake and the monster. It leaves at multiple times during the day such as 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm and 5pm so reservations are not mandatory. The final option which we offer is a private cruise with our captain that is ideal for anniversaries, marriages or reunions. You can customize the duration of the cruise and choose at what time it leaves which is perfect, if you want to see the sunset on the lake.
3. Sherbrooke's Murals on BaladoDiscovery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Downtown Sherbrooke is home to a series of giant and colourful murals, all of them with a story to tell. Find them all, and find out more about each one, from the characters they depict, to the history of their creation. You can go at your own pace, day or night, all the year! The virtual tour includes map, itinery, photos, texts, audio files, rare archival film footage, and exclusive interviews. Murals of Sherbrooke, the self-guided Tour, is available on BaladoDiscovery free app. Starting point: Corner of Wellington and Frontenac Streets. Trail: 4,8 km for the complete tour.
Reviewed By ferraz_li - Longueuil, Canada
It was the best activity we did in our short stay in Sherbrooke. The murals are located in strategic points that make you walk through the most interesting part of Sherbrooke's downtown.
4. Zoo de Granby
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 936 reviews
Zoo de Granby is one of the major zoos located in Canada and North America’s northeast. It is home to nearly 1,500 animals from over 225 different species.
Reviewed By R2916KTkarenl - Ottawa, Canada
Visited the Granby Zoo in August 2017 with our two children (age 7 and 9). They had a blast. So much to see - definitely recommend buying the two day pass if you intend to also go to the water park because there is too much to see in just one day. The kids loved seeing all the animals and, while there's alot of walking, it's not as much as at the Toronto Zoo. The water park was a welcome chance to cool down after a long walk around the Zoo (kids couldn't get enough of the wave pool!). While I agree with other comments re. the price fo the food, there was a special for dinner after 5:00 p.m. which helped. Also, if your family is really organized (ours is not!), lots of people brought coolers / wagons and had their own picnics (lots of places to sit). The only negative would be that the amusement park section of the Zoo is really for very young children. The only 2 rides for older children were the rollercoaster and pirate ship, both of which you had to pay extra for. Go for the Zoo and water park, if you end up going to the amusement park, that's a bonus.
5. Mont Orford
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By Clara1953
We had booked a chair lift to go up to the top of the mountain ahead of time which was wise because the beautiful weather attracted many people. The view from the top was magnificent since the Fall colors were spectacular. They are well organized with parking and safety-minded access to the chair-lifts.
6. Mont SUTTON
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
Calling all ski enthusiasts: come discover Mont SUTTON, a major ski resort located in Quebec's Eastern Townships. Whether on skis, snowboard or telemark, experience something unique through everything our mountain has to offer: glades for every skill level known as the best in Canada, a microclimate that allows for generous snowfall, omnipresent nature, an authentic atmosphere both on the trails and at the après-ski. Families, friends, and couples all agree that every moment spent at Mont SUTTON is magical... a "Purely SUTTON" experience!
7. Abbaye de Saint-Benoit-du-Lac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By Clara1953
L'abbaye de Saint-Benoit-du-Lac, which dates back to 1912, was established by Benedictine monks who still live and work there today. Their specialty is the production of various cheeses and their apple orchard. Since we were there during the Fall foliage, the place was absolutely beautiful. You can also visit the main corridor of the Abbaye, the chapel between 1 and 4 p.m. and the gift shop from 9 to 4. Worth the short drive (10-15 minutes) from Magog.
8. Magog River Gorge
9. Le Cep D'Argent
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Located in the beautiful Eastern Townships, the Cep d'Argent vineyard offers quality wines and numerous memorable touristic tours. Enjoy the exceptional view on the Magog River and on the vines' field where the hard work from the Scieur brothers paid off magnificently. Le Cep d'Argent, lovechild of two passionate French wine growers, is the oldest vineyard in the Estrie region.
Reviewed By 594jessicaa
We stayed in Magog and drove 20min to get to Le Cep d'Argent vineyard for a wine tasting and it was a very positive experience. You purchase your tickets outside for the wines you want to taste ($1 per coupon and each wine is anywhere from $1 to $4). There were two of us, so we got all different ones and shared, which maximized the amount we could taste! It was very well organized, with tastings taking place inside, adhering to all COVID requirements (mask inside while walking around, but can take it off to taste the wines and chat with your friends). Service was offered easily in French and English. We had a number of wines we liked and ended up purchasing 7 bottles :) Though a current promotion now is if you purchase 11 bottles, you get the 12th free! The grounds were very nice to walk around in as well; we highly recommend this wine tasting!
10. Lieu historique national Louis-S.-St-Laurent
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site of Canada, which is located in Compton, in the Eastern Townships, some 20 km from Sherbrooke, is a living reminder of the life and work of the former Prime Minister of Canada. The rural atmosphere of the village, the charming house in which Louis St. Laurent was born, the once bustling general store.
