ctl.d4m.com \nEastern_Townships \nLodging_In_Southern_Quebec \nSki_Orford \nNorth_Hatley \nMagog_Lake \nMemphremagog_Lake \nBrome_Duck_Culinary_Art \nSkiing_Quebec \nWine_Country \nOwl_s_Head \nwww.easterntownships.org \nnms_Eastern_Townships \nnms_Lodging_In_Southern_Quebec \nnms_Ski_Orford \nnms_North_Hatley \nnms_Magog_Lake \nnms_Memphremagog_Lake \nnms_Brome_Duck_Culinary_Art \nnms_Skiing_Quebec \nnms_Wine_Country \nnms_Owl_s_Head Eastern Townships Escape the big-city hustle and bustle for a cozy romantic getaway in the Eastern Townships! Enjoy a haven of peace and comfort at our inns and bed and breakfasts; our spas offer a full range of care to alleviate even the most severe stress. Put down your bags and relax - you've finally arrived in our neck of the woods, a corner of the country we proudly call the Eastern Townships. Take time to explore a unique and subtle mix of Anglo-Saxon and Québécois charm against the beautiful backdrop of Quebec's most southern region. Named for the Appalachee nation, which lived in the north of Florida, the Appalachian mountains run the length of North America's east coast, more than 3,000 kilometres from the state of Alabama to the tip of Newfoundland. The Eastern Townships occupy a northern central part of the chain, stretching up from the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Cut, polished and shorn by glaciers, the Apalechen platform appeared more than 400 million years ago, and is now enhanced by large lakes, such as Memphremagog Lake, that often reach into the States. As a mountainous region, it benefits from microclimates that create impressive ecological diversity. The bedrock is rich in minerals such as copper, zinc, and asbestos, as well as high-quality roofing slate and granite. The Montagnarde offers visitors a cycling trail of over 50 km. This allows you to experience the beauty of the Memphremagog region, renowned for its wealth of lakes and mountains. You’ll pass the shores of Memphremagog lake and through magnificent forests, while viewing the magnificent countryside of the Parc national du Mont-Orford. The Montagnarde is accessible from many points. Services for cyclists are provided along its length. A map detailing the Montagnarde is available from the regional tourist office, as well as from tourist information offices in the towns mentioned above. The Montagnarde is affiliated with the Route Verte and the Trans Canada Trail. Outdoor fun for the whole family in the Baie-de-Magog park on Memphremagog Lake. Skating, ice sculpture, etc. The Montagnarde offers visitors a cycling trail of over 50 km. This allows you to experience the beauty of the Memphremagog region, renowned for its wealth of lakes and mountains. The Montagnarde is accessible from many points. Services for cyclists are provided along its length. A map detailing the Montagnarde is available from the regional tourist bureau, as well as from tourist information offices in the towns mentioned above. The Montagnarde is affiliated with the Route Verte and the Cross-Canada Trail. A 128-km bike tour around Lake Memphremagog (2 days). Created in 1971 through the merger of seven towns (Knowlton, West Brome, Foster, Fulford, Iron Hill, Bondville and East Hill), Lac-Brome surrounds Brome Lake. This is a reference to a village of Suffolk County, England. Local citizens have created a heritage circuit to guide visitors. The largest part of the municipality, the elegant Victorian village of Knowlton, is famous for its Loyalist heritage and Anglo-Saxon ambience. It was established upon the arrival of Colonel Paul Holland Knowlton, who came from Vermont and who had built a flourmill by 1836, a sawmill and a store. Other additions - including a grain mill, blacksmith shop and general store - quickly became prosperous and popular, transforming Knowlton into a small upper-class village by the end of the 19th century. In 1894, Knowlton inaugurated the first free public library in Quebec, the Pettes Library. In 1855, the village, a regional centre for telegraph reception, became equipped with a post office and an inn and became the seat of Brome County government. Since 1867, vacationers have been attracted to Knowlton - the Canadian Handbook Tourist Guide was already describing it as far from average. Splendid residences were built around the lake from 1920 onwards, hidden discreetly behind hedges of cedar or imposing walls of stone. Today, the quality and the originality of its restaurants and its gift, craft, and antique shops charm visitors. The centre of the village is alive with a waterfall, to the great pleasure of strollers benefiting from the quiet and greenery of Coldbrook Park. Every autumn, a multi-restaurant gastronomical event celebrates the world-famous Brome duck culinary art, turning the centre of the village into an immense country-style festival. At Christmas, businesses and residences alike blossom with fabulous decorations, granting a vision of Christmas in a bygone era. Foster and Highwater are former railway stations, around which some hotels and houses have sprung up. Foster Station (1862) is the standard model of stations found along the Canadian Pacific railway at the beginning of the 20th century, and efforts to conserve it have been commendable. Built on the banks of the Yamaska River, the small hamlet of Fulford emerged in 1858 with the construction of a large tannery. In 1881, the economic activity of the village was reinforced with a sawmill. Two Protestant churches serve the community. The village of West Brome was also colonized very early by Loyalists. On McCurdy Street, between Route 139 and Durkee Street, you'll see a variety of typical clapboard houses. Also not to be missed: a wooden chapel dating back to 1885 and a neo-classical general store. On the other side of Route 139, a kilometre along Scott Road, is a beautiful round barn. Come, let yourself become intoxicated and enamored while breathing deeply the fresh air of the Eastern Townships. Four Provincial Parks, six regional parks, downshill skiing as well as cross-country skiing centres and so many other Winter activities for everyone to choose from. It's mind boggling and will give you a jump start! Autumn in the Eastern Townships arrives in a blaze of color and activity with Duck, wine and good cheer! From the beginning of September to the end of October, visitors can enjoy a wide choice of gastronomic treats, showcasing the agricultural and wine products of this scenic region of southern Québec. By following the " Route des Vins ", a themed wine country route, vacationers can enjoy the attractions along the way, revelling in the glorious colors of fall. Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est guarantees that vacationers will have a terrific time this fall - not least because the region is staging more than 40 lively events, each one more colorful than the next. Visitors can slow down to the relaxed rhythm of the locals and discover the many charming villages scattered around the picturesque countryside. The specially designated Wine Route offers visits to 12 vineyards, mainly in the Dunham region. Each site in wine country features cultural activities to enrich your discovery of the vineyard, with antique shops and treasures also scattered along the route. Get to know the Townships by visiting our museums and historic sites, and enjoy the hundred-odd seasonal festivals that take place in our picturesque towns. Situated on the shores of Lake Memphremagog, 15 minutes from the Vermont border, Owl's Head offers excellent skiing and surfing on 36 well groomed trails, which provide breath-taking views of the surrounding Appalachian countryside. The Owl's Head Auberge and the Apartment/Hotel provide our guests with ski-in/ski-out, slopeside accommodation, ranging from comfortable hotel rooms to 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom condo style units ideal for family vacations. The combination of "ski-in ski-out" accommodation at the Owl's Head Auberge, delicious meals and superb skiing equals a wonderful vacation ! Escape the big-city hustle and bustle for a cozy romantic getaway in the Eastern Townships! Enjoy a haven of peace and comfort at our inns and bed and breakfasts; our spas offer a full range of care to alleviate even the most severe stress. Put down your bags and relax - you've finally arrived in our neck of the woods, a corner of the country we proudly call the Eastern Townships. Take time to explore a unique and subtle mix of Anglo-Saxon and Québécois charm against the beautiful backdrop of Quebec's most southern region. Lodging in Southern Quebec... A vacation prepared for you and by you! Warm welcomes, courtesy, variety and above all, a quality Experience par excellence. Our region offers a vast array of hotel establishments that can fulfil your needs and your personal tastes. Drop your luggage, kick off your shoes, sit back and allow yourself to be charmed by the true warmth of our cosy corner of Quebec. New England Charm with a Quebec Flair! Ski Orford Provincial Park welcomes its visitors to old-growth forests. Whether for walking, cycling, camping or skiing, you'll have a great time discovering this all-natural recreational destination! You‚ll pass by the banks of Lake Memphremagog and through magnificent forests, also viewing the countryside of Ski Mount Orford Park. High vertical drops, 3 mountains, 4 faces, 52 panoramic runs and glades. Located in the Magog-Orford area, just one hour from Montreal and 30 min. from the border, close to autoroute 10. Orford ranks among Québec's top four resorts, with its outstanding vertical drop (1,772 feet) and 230 acres of skiing terrain. In 1792, the Canadian government, member of the British Empire, decreed the founding of this new region, the Eastern Townships. The government compensated loyal subjects by giving land grants according to a township system, with each township having roughly 10 miles per side (259 square km). Colonization was thus modeled after traditional British townships as opposed to the French 'Seigneurie' model used in the St. Lawrence Valley since 1534. The Loyalists therefore gave their villages British names: Sherbrooke, Dunham, Granby and North Hatley, for example. Deauville, now known as the Borough of Vallons-du-Lac, joined the new City of Sherbrooke on January 1, 2002. Deauville was, for many years, a rest stop. Its original name, Scaswaninepus, was an excellent description of Little Magog Lake's vocation as a place to rest by the waterside. Although the British American Land Company (the owner of at least 75% of the land around the lake) kept this land uninhabited for a long time, the beauty of the site and its proximity to Sherbrooke attracted the class of citizenry that aspired to summer home ownership. Dr. Prosper Olivier was the first of many to build his log fishing cabin in 1893. To maintain the peaceful nature of this community, local residents soon began opposing the construction of industries, businesses, restaurants, garages and service stations in their town. Those who had a place on the 'Little Lake' were the crème de la crème... both Francophones and Anglophones. From liberal professions, their names included the likes of Ernest Sylvestre, Albert-Carlos Skinner, Ludger Forest and Charles Benjamin Howard, who all became mayor of Sherbrooke at one time or another. It's impossible to consider Deauville's history without paying homage to the classic hotels that first brought ifame - the Lake Park (1901), Manoir du Lac (1921), White House Pavilion (1932), Auberge des Pins (1947) and the Beau Site (1947) all had their glory days. Sadly, they were never replaced after each succumbing to fire. Deauville was officially recognized in 1945, during a campaign to install essential services.