Top Things to do in Eastern Townships
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What to do and see in Eastern Townships, Eastern Townships: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Townships, Quebec including La Halte des Pelerins, Musee canadien de l’Arme et du Bronze, Piste Cyclable L'Estriade, Zoo de Granby, Douglass Beach, Mont Orford, Mont SUTTON, Abbaye de Saint-Benoit-du-Lac, Le Cep D'Argent, Parc d'environnement Naturel de Sutton.
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1. La Halte des Pelerins
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 222 reviews
La Halte des Pelerins: Country Charm or Urban? Accessible! Located 5 minutes away from downtown Sherbrooke. La Halte des Pelerins offers unrivaled experiences throughout its commented tastings, guided tours, entertainment, and more. In October, don't miss the ultimate wine experience: Grape Harvesting! On top of the winery's 10 remarkable wines, the boutique holds a wide variety of local products (gift packages available). CREATING YOUR PERFECT EVENT 3 different sites available o Meeting / reception rooms for rental o Catering service o Mix of country charm and urban amenities
2. Musee canadien de l’Arme et du Bronze
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 148 reviews
Museum whose mission is to preserve our heritage, act as a witness to the past, protect a legacy for future generations and raise awareness of a special world and its beauties and challenges.
Reviewed By Dawn-World - Calgary, Canada
I was dubious, but decided to be open minded and I’m glad I was. This is a small museum featuring modern armament/guns, displayed in the basement of a beautiful building. The gorgeous display cases and intelligently displayed pieces completely intrigued us for 90 minutes...even though I don’t understand the fascination people have with weapons. The real attraction was the founder and our guide, Jacques. He was so darn personable and spoke with such thoughtful authority on a subject that has massive financial, economic, cultural and emotional repercussions...I loved the opportunity to learn and see so much. Fantastic experience for everyone.
3. Piste Cyclable L'Estriade
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. Douglass Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
6. 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.
7. 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!
8. 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.
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. Parc d'environnement Naturel de Sutton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Open year around for hiking and snowshoeing over 52km of trails.
Reviewed By 45DegreesNorth - Montreal, Canada
We have enjoyed challenging hikes in the Montreal region, and this was our first time hiking Sutton. We were looking for a challenge and got it. We arrived at about 11:30 - it was not easy to find parking, we had to park quite up the road, so be warned, arriving earlier is a good idea. However, that was not the end of the world, just a bit of extra walking. Right now, with covid-19 precautions in effect, we paid through our cell phone from their website. We did purchase a map at the information chalet, which was very handy. We were intent of having a hike that tested our mettle, so we followed the red trails. It has been a long time since I have done that much uphill hiking, and in the heat of the summer (it was about 25 degrees, the trees shielded us from the sun, not much breeze, and when you are doing a lot of uphills, you generate more heat and you feel like you are in a sauna.) If you intend to do the red trails, you should have a decent level of fitness, bring plenty of water, and mind your shoes (my waterproof Sauconys were handy because it rained the day before). There was one main look out that we stopped at (Sommet des Hollandais) and the area of the waterfall was nice (Chute des Nymphes). In total, we walked approximately 10 kilometres, but ruggedness of the trails and the altitudes needs to be taken into consideration when judging how much time it will take. It was a Saturday during a popular vacation time in Quebec, yet we encountered very few people doing the red trails. More people were on the easier "blue" trails. We finished around 5:30pm. A very satisfying hike.
