Eastern Townships Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Magog showing a house
Granby which includes a park
Sherbrooke showing street scenes
Magog which includes signage
Sherbrooke showing heritage architecture

National parks, vineyards, ski resorts and a crystal mine are some of the natural areas laid out between the small towns of this region of southeastern Québec.

Visitors from Montreal and New England converge on the gorgeous countryside of the Eastern Townships, located in Québec’s southeastern corner. The area was set aside by England in the 1790s to house Loyalists emigrating from the newly independent United States. Although the region has a population with English and Irish origins, today French is the first language. Hop between towns, explore lakes and mountains and taste the bounty of the area’s many wineries.

High in the Appalachian hills, the Eastern Townships are filled with picturesque natural sites. Tour Mine Cristal, the quartz crystal mine in Bonsecours in the region’s centre. Nearby, find the Parc National du Mont Orford, which features 61 trails crisscrossing over hills and three mountain peaks.

After sundown, drive east to the Parc National du Mont Mégantic, a dark sky reserve. From the park’s 21 square miles (55 square kilometres), enjoy some of the best night sky views in North America. Stop at the Mont-Mégantic Observatory for closer star views by day or night.

Visit the area’s pleasant towns. Sherbrooke is the largest of the Eastern Townships and the region’s unofficial capital. Visit the city’s two main museums: the Museum of Nature and Sciences, where you can learn about area wildlife, and the Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts, where you will see regional art dating back to the 1800s.

Stanstead, on the Canadian-American border, is worth a visit as well, due to the border-spanning Haskell Free Library and Opera House. Whether you’re Canadian or American, check out a book or see a show.

During warmer months, tour the vineyards in the southwest corner of the Eastern Townships. Fall is an especially popular season to visit, since the forests take on striking colours. During winter, ski or snowboard at one of the region’s four ski resorts.

The Eastern Townships are an hour’s drive east of Montreal. Once you arrive, rent a bike to navigate the region while enjoying its temperate weather.

Where to stay in Eastern Townships

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Rock Forest

Visitors to Rock Forest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Cinéma Galaxy Sherbrooke is worth a stop.

Rock Forest
Manoir des Sables Hôtel & Golf

Manoir des Sables Hôtel & Golf

4 out of 5
90 Des Jardins Ave., Orford, QC
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Orford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"clean, quiet, convenient"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Manoir des Sables Hôtel & Golf
Grand Times Hotel Sherbrooke

Grand Times Hotel Sherbrooke

4 out of 5
1, rue Belvedere Sud, Sherbrooke, QC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sherbrooke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
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"C'était bien à l'exception de l'utilisation de la carte pour l'ascenseur et du stationnement souterrain."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Grand Times Hotel Sherbrooke
Hotel Le Principal

Hotel Le Principal

3.5 out of 5
700 Rue Principale, Granby, QC
The price is ₹9,461 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹9,461
₹11,258 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Granby. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
"Great place for when we head down to the zoo. Nice pool for the kids. No complaints"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Le Principal
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quartier des Marinas - Hôtel Expérience

Quartier des Marinas - Hôtel Expérience

5 out of 5
482 Rue Principale O, Magog, QC
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Magog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 hot tubs and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (255 reviews)
"Great location. Amazing rooms."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Quartier des Marinas - Hôtel Expérience
Station Chêne Rouge

Station Chêne Rouge

2.5 out of 5
1640 Chem. Rodgers, Hatley, QC
Stay at this golf cabin in Hatley. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Epopee de Capelton and Waterville Golf Club ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"Great outdoor getaway."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Station Chêne Rouge
Condos Château-Bromont

Condos Château-Bromont

3.5 out of 5
Rue de Bagot, Bromont, QC
Stay at this 3.5-star ski condo in Bromont. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Chapiteaux Bromont and Ski Bromont ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (265 reviews)
"We enjoyed two nights in Bromont. Our condo was perfect for our family of 4. We enjoyed a full day at the waterpark. We were able to take our kids back to our condo for a short nap, and return to the waterpark afterwards. Great location, lots to do for families. We’ll definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Condos Château-Bromont
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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