Lac-Brome - Downtown and Historical Society

Brome-Missisquoi Historical Society, 130, rue Lakeside
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Created in 1971 by the merger of seven towns, the Town of Lac-Brome surrounds the magnificent lake of the same name. Loyalists were the first to colonize the region after the American Revolution. Their influence and heritage are well preserved in Knowlton, which is the centre of Brome Lake, and which is named in honour of Paul Holland Knowlton. Knowlton built the first dam and mill on the Cold Brook. Since about 1867, people have been attracted to this area, which the Canadian Handbook Tourist Guide described as extraordinary. In May 1997, the magazine L’Actualité designated Knowlton one of the twenty most beautiful villages in Quebec.

Brome County Historical Museum
Five historic buildings. Military collections, including a Fokker DVII, a bi-plane from the First World War. Other artifacts testify to the Amerindian and Loyalist presence in the region. The general store and courthouse have been authentically recreated.

From mid-May to mid-September, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Length of visit: 1.5 hours.

130, rue Lakeside, Knowlton
Telephone: 450 243-6782
Email: bchs@endirect.qc.ca

The Pettes Library
Built in 1894, this was the first rural, public and free library in Quebec. 276 chemin Knowlton in Knowlton.

Telephoe: 450 243-6128.

Audio-guided Heritage Circuit
Thirty-one buildings of which twenty-one are in Knowlton and ten are spread out through the other villages of Lac-Brome. Includes churches, library, general store, hotels, courthouses, town hall, homes, print shop, inns and banks.

Information: Bureau d’accueil touristique, intersection of Routes 243 and 215 in Lac Brome. Open seven days a week from June 21 to 31 of Auguste, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rest of the year its open 5 days a week.

Other points of interest

Knowlton Inn
Built in 1849.

286, chemin Knowlton, Knowlton.

Activities, attractions and features

Joie de Lavande
In the heart of Knowlton, spirits are refreshed by the aroma of the lavender fields. Take a stroll in the lavender fields.

From May to October.

50, chemin Mont Écho, Knowlton
Telephone: 450 243-5438
Web site: www.joiedelavande.ca

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)
819 820-2020
Monday to Friday : 8:30 à 16:30