Eastern Townships

Travel Guide

Magog showing a house
Granby showing a park
Sherbrooke which includes street scenes
Magog showing 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 center. 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 kilometers), 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 colors. 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

4/5(4 area reviews)

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

Rock Forest
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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the Grand Times in Sherbrooke. The staff were very kind and accommodating. The hotel and room were very clean. I recommend this hotel for anyone traveling to Sherbrooke and will definitely stay here again when I return to Sherbrooke."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Grand Times Hotel Sherbrooke
Hotel Le Principal
Hotel Le Principal
3.5 out of 5
700 Rue Principale, Granby, QC
The price is ¥15,956 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
¥15,956
¥18,988 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Granby. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,024 reviews)
"Nice clean room, slept well"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Hotel Le Principal
Espace 4 Saisons
Espace 4 Saisons
4 out of 5
4940 Chemin du Parc, Orford, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥21,311 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
¥21,311
¥26,762 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Orford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing and beautiful place to spend time with family."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Espace 4 Saisons
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 WiFi, 2 hot tubs, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (246 reviews)
"Très bel hôtel avec excellent service!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Quartier des Marinas - Hôtel Expérience
Station Chêne Rouge
Station Chêne Rouge
2.5 out of 5
1640 Chem. Rodgers, Hatley, QC
Book a 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"Super belle place en nature! Reposant et convivial"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 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 WiFi, free parking, and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Chapiteaux Bromont and Ski Bromont ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)
"Very clean. Kitchen was fully equipped. Would definitely go back."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Condos Château-Bromont
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