Potton Township - Mansonville

Place Manson, rue Bellview
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The municipality of Potton Township, created in 1855, includes the hamlets of Highwater (1927), Dunkin (1796), Knowlton Landing (1821), Vale Perkins (1873) and Mansonville (1811), the main town, which was named in honour of its founder, Robert Manson. The arrival of the British Army’s Colonel Henry Ruiter, who fled New York after the American Revolution, began the colonization of the area around 1790. Following his lead, Loyalists and other Americans from Vermont came in search of cheap land. These pioneers quickly made use of the hydraulic potential of the local rivers and built mills, which were essential to the developing economy. Potton Township is characterized by its cultural and religious diversity. In fact, twenty different nationalities are represented in the municipality.

Place Manson (Observation sign)
Built in 1850, five years before Mansonville was officially incorporated as Potton Township. Green space (for grazing) was donated by William Manson for a village common.

Manson House
Built in 1875, this superb Georgian-Italianate mansion was once the home of Member of the Parliament, David Manson. Manson was actively involved in village politics and society, and his family played a leading role in the community for over 100 years.

3, rue Bellview

Other points of interests:

Mansonville Round Barn
Constructed in 1912, the round barn in Mansonville is the last remaining round barn in the region (there were once four). It survived a cyclone in 1913 and a flood in November 1927. The barn has had several owners. It is no longer used for agricultural purposes.

Next to 317 rue Principal.

Attractions, activities and features:

Dunkin-Abercorn Scenic Route
Drive along the superb scenic route between Dunkin and Abercorn for an extraordinary experience through the heart of this region.


The Townships Trail offers visitors a unique opportunity to discover the Eastern Townships of the past. Visitors will get a sense of the legendary hospitality of the people of this splendid region. The trail will allow visitors to learn about the architectural and natural heritage of the Townships, to take advantage of the many services offered in the region, and to find lodging in some of the many historic buildings of the area.

Other routes to discover the Eastern Townships

The Summit Drive The Wine Route

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)
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