Between Sherbrooke and Lake Megantic, the township of Lingwick is comprised of the villages of Sainte-Marguerite and Gould. A lumber and agricultural area, with mills on both the Salmon River and Moffat Stream, Gould became the chef-lieu of the township in 1855. The first Gaelic village in the Eastern Townships, Gould was where the half-Irish and half-Scottish founding families, the Cowans and the Hanrights, came to settle.
The Gould Rush is a restaurant and inn which has also maintained its original vocation as a general store. It was built around 1850.
19, route 108, GouldTelephone: 819 877-3446 / 1 888 305-3526
Web site: www.rueegouldrush.com
Other points of interests
The McVetty-McKerry Covered Bridge
In 1893, a McVetty built the wooden structure, while a McKerry handled the masonry for this splendid bridge, which is located on the edge of the township amid some lovely natural surroundings. At 63 metres, the covered bridge is one of the longest in Quebec, and the longest in the Eastern Townships. Route 257.
Heritage building
Visit the Presbyterian Church, admire the Vernacular-style homes and discover the three historic cemeteries.
Other routes to discover the Eastern Townships
Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est
Tourist Information :
1 800 355-5755
Summer Schedule :
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 to 22:00
Wed: 10:00 to 22:00
Sat, Sun and Holidays: 9:00 to 17:00
Tourism Eastern Towships (office)
819 820-2020
Monday to Friday : 8:30 à 16:30