Where to stop?
Explore the Townships Trail

Musée Beaulne
96, rue de l’Union, Coaticook J1A 1Y9 819 849-6560 Website
Open all year long
The Beaulne Museum is housed in the Arthur-Osmore-Norton Castle, a historic residence built in 1912 by Arthur Osmore Norton who made his fortune thanks to the manufacture of the ball and gear jack. The permanent exhibition traces the fascinating history of the Norton family.
Recognized for the conservation and presentation of textiles and costumes, the Museum also works in the fields of regional heritage and visual arts.
The Musée Beaulne celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. For the occasion, special programming is presented to celebrate this half-century of history, art and heritage.

Lac-Brome Museum and Children's Museum
130, rue Lakeside, Lac Brome (Knowlton) J0E 1V0 450 243-6782 Email Website
Season 2025: from May 17th to October 12th, every day, from 10 am to 5 pm
Discover the fascinating history of Brome County!
Spend an afternoon diving into the past of Knowlton, the historic heart of
Lac-Brome, and explore the lives of those who settled in Brome County. Learn more
about the early industries, education, the Loyalists, and how people lived at the end
of the 19th Century.
The Lac-Brome Museum, owned by the Brome County Historical Society, founded
in 1897, features several historic buildings that will captivate visitors of all ages.
Among them are exhibitions on the trades and industries of the time, military life
(including a Fokker DVII, a rare German biplane from World War I), early education,
and British Home Children. Children will also enjoy the interactive Children’s
Museum, while the temporary exhibition hall offers a new theme to explore every
year.
Just outside Knowlton, a five-minute drive will take you to Tibbits Hill School, a
historic gem open to the public on Sunday afternoons during the summer.
Looking to dive deeper into your research or uncover unique archives? Visit the
accredited Archives Centre located in the Old County Courthouse, open Monday to
Friday by appointment.

Sutton
27, rue Principale Nord, Sutton J0E 2K0 1 800 565-8455 Website
Constituted in 1802, the border municipality of Sutton, which covers 235 square kilometres, is renowned for its tranquil rural landscape. Loyalists started arriving here in 1799. Coming from New Hampshire, Richard Shepard was one of the first pioneers to clear the land. Later, in the 1840s, French-speaking settlers also came and brought their culture to the region.The municipality was granted town status in 1962.
An interpretive panel is located in front of the former Brunswick Inn (now the restaurant À la Fontaine), located at 30-A Principale Sud.

Musée Bruck
225, rue Principale, Cowansville J2K 1J4 450 263-0141, poste 230 Website
September 28 to December 21: Thursday to Saturday, 12 am to 4 pm
Closed January 2025
Second empire style and built in 1874 as the Eastern Townships Bank, this remarkable building is a remarkable place to visit and is also the starting point of a heritage tour. Discover the Bruck-Lee permanent collection which consists of more than 75 works (paintings and sculptures). This collection was put together by the Cowansville Art Centre (1956-1979) and presents the works of Alexander Y. Jackson from Groupe des Sept and many artists from Beaver Hall Group.
Since 2009, Lee-Vermeille collection, following a sponsorship project, adds a contemporary component to the museum with its garden sculptures and paintings. The museum also hosts visual arts temporary exhibitions, mainly of artists living in the region.
Cowansville's history began in 1798 with the arrival of the first settler, the son of a Loyalist named Jacob Ruiter. Cowansville gets its name from the Scotsman Peter Cowan, an influential businessman and later sheriff of the district of Bedford. The village was incorporated in 1876 and became a town in 1931. Cowansville is a bilingual, industrial town today and retains its Loyalist influences with magnificent buildings and affluent homes.

The Missisquoi Museum
2, rue River , Stanbridge East J0J 2H0 450 248-3153 Website Facebook
Season 2024: May 26 to October 20
The first inhabitants of the area were former British settlers who wanted to remain loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution, moving to the Missisquoi area in 1797. The Loyalists cleared the land for cultivation, and thus started an agricultural industry that remains prosperous to this day. The towns in the area are renowned for their Loyalist architecture and origins.
Missisquoi County extended along the American border from Noyan in the west to Frelighsburg in the east and from Saint-Armand in the south to Farnham/Rainville in the north and also included the towns and municipalities of Bedford, Bedford Canton, Cowansville/Sweetsburg, Dunham/Lac Selby, Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge, Philipsburg, Sainte-Sabine, Saint-Georges-de-Clarenceville, Saint-Ignace-de-Stanbridge/Mystic, Saint-Pierre-de-Véronne-à-Pike-River, Stanbridge East, Stanbridge Station and Venise-en-Québec.
The Museum contains more than 30,000 artefacts and documents relating to Missisquoi County’s history, located in 3 period buildings: the Cornell Mill (1830) and Hodge’s General Store (1850) in Stanbridge East; and the Walbridge Barn (1881) located in the charming hamlet of Mystic in the municipality of Saint-Ignace-de-Stanbridge.

Bedford
1, rue Principale , Bedford J0J 1A0 450 248-2440 Website
Long considered the county seat of Missisquoi, Bedford (1890) is located close to the Quebec border with Vermont. The first settler arrived in 1804.
At the end of the 19th century, Bedford was a significant trade centre with its train station, retail stores, agricultural society buildings, Bedford Times head office, branch of the Exchange Bank, office of the Dominion Telegraph Company, tannery, several manufacturing shops, and smelting works.

Frelighsburg
1, Place de l’Hôtel de ville, Frelighsburg J0J 1C0 450 298-5133, poste 30 Website
Surrounding Pinnacle Mountain, the recent municipality of Frelighsburg is the result of a merger of townships and small villages. The original municipality of Frelighsburg was already established in 1845, however, and included the Protestant parish of Saint Armand East. The village is named after one of its first pioneers, Abram Freligh, who came from New York.
Apple production is a major part of the economy, and the village was designated among the most beautiful in Quebec.

Way's Mills / Barnston-Ouest
2081, chemin de Way’s Mills, Barnston-Ouest J0B 1C0 Website
It is believed the Algonquin tread the soil of Barnston Township between 1300 and 1680. The Abenaki followed suit, then the Loyalists and Irish, and the Francophone wave began with the expansion of the railway around 1850. Today, residents live in the hamlets of Way’s Mills and Kingscroft, which have been part of Barnston West since 1946. An American manufacturer of tweed and flannel, L. S. Way, arrived around 1808, leaving his name to the village nestled in a bend of the Niger River, which is also crossed by Holmes Road.

Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site
6790, route Louis-S.-St-Laurent, Compton J0B 1L0 1 888 773-8888 Website
Temporarily closed for the season. We look forward to seeing you in spring 2025!
This is Parks Canada’s only historic site in the Eastern Townships. Visit former Canadian Prime Minister’s native single-family home and the St-Laurent Store and Warehouse. Discover the local residents’ rural lifestyle of the turn of the 20th century. Watch the multimedia show and relive a dynamic an underestimated page of our history!

Milby / Waterville
2335 Chemin du Pont Couvert, Waterville J0B 3H0 Website
Built in 1873, this historical monument designated by the municipality is worth the detour. Its particular features include vertical panelling, straight lintels, lateral openings at the top, and curved root knee braces.
Open to one-way traffic; summer only (Chemin du Pont-Couvert, Milby).

The Sherbrooke Historical Society
275, rue Dufferin, Sherbrooke J1H 4M5 819 821-5406 Website
Open all year long
The Mhist-Musée d’histoire de Sherbrooke invites you to explore Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships’ past. Discover the contribution of cultural communities on the development of the city for more than 200 years and witness their legacy.
Archives services, exhibits, tours and activities
all play in role in Sherbrooke Historical Society’s goal: promote Sherbrooke’s rich history!

Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre
9 Rue Speid, Sherbrooke QC J1M 819-564-0409 Website
Housed in a stately and elegant heritage house, Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre combines local history with cultural and artistic traditions. The centre is a unique establishment which offers exhibits of works by local and regional artists, concerts, workshops, guided tours, and more!
Enter the warm and elegant ambience of a distinguished home from the past. Each room has a unique charm, thanks to the many furnishings and antiques belonging to the Lennoxville-Ascot Historical and Museum Society. Guides in period costume will welcome you.
Outside, discover the beautiful gardens, where you can experience the local tea tradition during the summer.
We hope to see you soon!

Maison des arts et de la culture de Brompton
1, rue Wilfrid-Laurier, Sherbrooke J1C 0P3 819 846-1122 Website
Open all year long
Located on the banks of the Saint-François River, in the Parc de la Rive, the Maison des arts et de la culture de Brompton (MACB) features architecture inspired by the old Bromptonville train station. Sculptures, an annual panel exhibition and a cenotaph commemorating the memory of war veterans dot the park, paying tribute to the rich history of this heritage site. In summer, the event Les Jardins réinventés de la Saint-François invites visitors to rediscover the park through a dozen contemporary sculptures in situ, in addition to the works already on site.
Throughout the year, contemporary visual arts exhibitions and cultural activities enliven the MACB's indoor programming.

Cookshire-Eaton (Eaton Corner)
374, route 253, Cookshire-Eaton J0B 1M0 819 875-5256 Website
The Eaton Corner heritage site is a must-see for history buffs. Established in the 19th century, this area is home to a former Congregationalist church (1840-1841) and academy (1864), both classified as heritage buildings, as well as residences dating from the 1820s to 1860s. These wood-and-brick buildings reflect the typical architecture of the period, with their gable roofs. Located in the village of Eaton Corner, Cookshire-Eaton, this site offers an immersion in the history and architecture of the region, while retaining its picturesque charm. An ideal stopover for heritage enthusiasts!

Cookshire-Eaton
85, rue du Parc, Cookshire-Eaton J0B 1M0 819 560-8585 Website
The Town of Cookshire-Eaton was established following the 2002 merger of the Town of Cookshire with the Municipality of Eaton. Scenic roads cross through its 567 km2 taking travelers through rural communities to discover many interesting sites. Among them is Cookshire, founded by Loyalists, on a route long traveled by the Abenaki who had maintained seasonal camps in the area.
Cookshire was named for Captain John Cook, who, in 1795, was the first settler to acquire land. Today, agriculture and forestry predominate. Several buildings have been designated historic monuments.

Bury
528, rue Main, Bury J0B 1J0 819 560-8414 Website
The Municipality of Bury is home to a number of houses that reflect a former era and another culture, that of the families who immigrated to the Township of Bury in 1836, prior to founding the municipality of the same name in 1855. Of modest means, the ancestors of Bury residents came from the rural regions of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Kent in England. After 1837, a few Gaelic families from the Isle of Lewis and Lochbroom settled in the area. They made their living from farming and forestry, as do their descendants today.

Dudswell
167, rue Main, Bishopton (Dudswell) J0B 1G0 819 560-8484 Website
Dudswell was founded as a township by John Bishop’s family in about 1865 and established as a municipality in 1895. It encompasses Bishopton (1912) and Marbleton (1895), the latter chosen in 2001 to be part of the Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec network. Both are nestled in the valley of a vast, mountainous area. The rapid evolution of the limestone industry led to development in the Township of Dudswell, attracting French Canadians.

Eva-Tanguay Park
900, rue du Lac, Marbleton (Dudswell) J0B 1G0 819 560-8484 Website
After the Maison de la culture was demolished in June 2020, the municipality decided to make this new public space all about nature, taking steps to naturalize and revegetate the shorelines. Now, it’s the perfect place to relax and soak up the scenery or even take in a spot of fishing. The panoramic sheds circuit uses architectural features to celebrate the landscapes of the Haut-Saint-François region, and one of its highlights is the Dudswell shed, which offers a stunning vista of Lac Adolphe and the hill on the horizon. The walls are hung with interpretation panels and artwork that pay tribute to legendary artist Éva Tanguay.
Éva Tanguay was born in Dudswell in 1878. Her parents emigrated to the United States when she was just four years old. She emerged on the scene as a singer and a theatre actor, and by 1904, had become a household name in the United States and a star attraction in major European cities. At the height of her career, no other artist in the world was more widely imitated—or higher paid.

Eaton corner Musuem
374, route 253, Cookshire-Eaton (Eaton Corner) J0B 1M0 819 875-5256 Email Website
Temporarily closed for the season
The Eaton Corner Museum, a seasonal Museum, is located in the historic village of Eaton Corner. Come explore our permanent exhibit "A Tale of the Townships" in the Church building and our reserve collections in the Academy depicting life and work on the homestead, in the village, and in school, in the late 1800's to early 1900's. Many Eastern Townships family genealogy records are available for research.

Centre d'art de Richmond
1010, rue Principale Nord , Richmond J0B 2H0 819 826-2488 Website
Open all year long
The Centre d’art de Richmond, a performance venue and a Music School, was born from a vision: to offer a new life to the old Mont Saint-Patrice convent, dating back to 1884. Since 1982, the Centre d’art has offered a rich and diversified program! Established artists and rising stars in music, comedy, and storytelling perform in an intimate atmosphere. This local treasure, with its unique charm, offers proximity with the artists and creates moments of pure magic.
The Centre d'art de Richmond is entrusted with a social mission: to make music and arts accessible to the community.
The Centre d'art de Richmond closes its premises for the summer period, but it organizes outdoor activities in partnership with various stakeholders, notably in downtown Richmond.

Musée de l'Ardoise (Slate Museum)
5, rue Belmont, Richmond J0B 2B0 819 826-3313 Website
Season 2024: June 27 to September 1
Located in a Presbyterian church dating back to 1889, this interpretation centre highlights the unique heritage of slate (roofing, slate objects, etc.).
Activities: Tour focusing on slate roofs. Also, a heritage tour of Richmond, slate-cutting demonstrations, and a gift shop. Documentation available at the Centre d’interprétation de l’Ardoise.

Woolen Mill
210, chemin Porter, Ulverton J0B 2B0 819 826-3157 Website
Temporarily closed from November 2024 to May 2025
Located in a spectacular historic setting, the mill offers an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Immerse yourself in the world of a pre-industrial workshop during a guided tour where you can experience all the stages of wool transformation, or enrich your knowledge by experiencing a tour combining augmented reality and 3D audio, a first in Quebec! Our craft boutique will also enable you to discover a variety of handmade, environmentally-friendly products of superior quality.
What better way to end your day than with an excursion along our 5 km of hiking trails, after enjoying a succulent meal at La Table de la Bergère. Alone, with family or friends, the Ulverton Woolen Mill is a national treasure and well worth a visit!

Ulverton
151, route 143, Ulverton J0B 2B0 819 826 5049 Email Website
Ulverton marks the northernmost limit of the American colonization of the Eastern Townships. Some believe that it got its name from Tilverton, a village near Dublin and birthplace of Edmund T. Patterson, one of the village’s founders. Others say that it refers to the English village of Ulverston. The quality and diversity of its heritage buildings make this one of the most original and picturesque villages in Quebec.

Le P’tit Bonheur de Saint-Camille
162, rue Miquelon, Saint-Camille J0A 1G0 819 340-1993 Website
Open all year long
Founded in the late 1840s, Saint-Camille was one of the first French-speaking villages of the Eastern Townships. However, the architecture of its buildings draws on an English-language heritage. Renowned for its cultural activities and expertise in rural community development, Saint-Camille is a united, innovative, and learning community. Its population is growing, having recently passed the 570 mark.
Located in the former general store and opened in 1988,le P'Ti Bonheur de Saint-Camille, this cultural and community centre, puts on shows, exhibitions, and festivals, and offers services, meals, and training to the community.

Vitrine minéralogique et d’histoire
351, boul. Saint-Luc, Val-des-Sources J1T 2W4 819 879-7171 Website
Temporarily closed for the season
This is the capital of the asbestos-producing region, known particularly for its open-pit mines. With the Jeffrey Mine, the town can continue to claim to this day to have the largest open-air deposit in the world. The asbestos was discovered by 1879, and extraction began by William H. Jeffrey in 1881. Val-des-Sources (before called Asbestos) has been through its courses and graduated, growing from a simple post office to mining camp and from village to town. The name “Asbestos,” dating back to 1884, comes from the English word derived from the Greek name for incombustible.
The museum collects minerals from the Jeffrey Mine as well as derivative products from the mining industry, and provides information on the history of local mining. The visitors are now also offered a temporary exhibition

Danville
150 rue Water, Danville J0A 1N0 1 888 839.2911 Email Website
On June 14, 1902, the Montreal Daily Herald ran the headline, “Danville, one of the most beautiful towns in the province of Quebec.” Danville is located at the edge of the Eastern Townships, where the Bois-Francs region starts. It owes its growth to the arrival of the railway in the mid-18th century. Magnificent Victorian homes and the American-style square continue to bear witness to that era.
Danville has been home to well-known leaders such as Daniel Johnson, premier of Quebec from 1966 to 1968, and Mack Sennett, an icon of Hollywood silent movies.

Mansonville
Bureau touristique / Tourist Office 291, route de Mansonville, Mansonville J0E 1X0 450 292-4403 Website
Constituted in 1855, the municipality of Potton Township includes the hamlets of Highwater (1927), Dunkin (1796), Knowlton Landing (1821), Vale Perkins (1873), and Mansonville (1811), its county seat which commemorates founder Robert Manson.
The arrival of colonel Henry Ruiter of the British army, fleeing New York after the American Revolution, began settlement in 1790. Then Loyalists and other Americans from Vermont came looking for valuable land.
The pioneers quickly realized the hydraulic potential of the rivers to power the mills that would be key to their new economy.

North Hatley
300, rue Mill, North Hatley, North Hatley J0B 2C0 819 842-1018 Website
Located at the outlet of Lake Massawippi, “lake of deep waters,” North Hatley was originally called the Outlet. It was first populated by the Abenakis, who hunted, fished, and held their ceremonies along the St. Francis River. In 1792, Ebenezer Hovey, captain of the militia in Connecticut, and Henry Cull submitted their request to the British Crown to obtain a concession of lands, which they received on March 25, 1803.
North Hatley was founded in 1897 at the northern tip of Lake Massawippi. Like its neighbouring village of Hatley, North Hatley grew thanks to the effort of immigrants gathered under the Company of Associates, whose goal was to obtain concessions in Lower Canada. In 1880, the construction of a rail line consolidated the village reputation as a resort, to the point that between 1902 and 1909, it reached a peak in numbers of tourists.

The Colby-Curtis museum
535 rue Dufferin, Stanstead J0B 3E0 819-876-7322 Website
Season 2024: March 16 to December 21
On the impressive Dufferin street in Stanstead sits the Colby-Curtis museum, located in a sumptuous 19th century manor. Admirably preserved and filled with unique artefacts testifying to the affluence of the Anglo-Canadian elite, this house invites you to travel back in time.
Enjoy a traditional English tea while gazing at the Victorian garden!

East Bolton
858, route Missisquoi, Bolton-Est J0E 1G0 450 292-3444 Website
The municipality of Bolton-Est is a crossroads of nature and history located in the Missisquoi River valley, in the heart of the Appalachian corridor. Bolton-Est is renowned not only for the beauty of the land and quality of life, but also for its wealth of history and heritage. Proclaimed in 1797, Bolton Township is the namesake for Bolton-Est and was settled very early by Loyalists.
Since the middle of the 19th century until the second World War, the township of Bolton was subject to a gradual territorial dismemberment which give way to the township of Magog (1849), the municipality of West Bolton (1876), Eastman (1888), Austin (1938) and St-Étienne de Bolton (1939). Today, the municipality of Bolton-Est represents less than 25% or 81km2 (31mi2) of the original area of the township.

Georgeville Village
4675, ch. de Georgeville, Georgeville J0B 1T0 819-843-2417 Website
The village of Georgeville was first known as Copp’s Ferry in honor of Moses Copp who settled there with his family in 1797. Its current name dates from 1825. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Memphremagog, it was for a long time a direct link for travelers from Montreal to Boston. Its location allows it to avoid commercial tourism while its architecture heritage is of special interest, two significant features which give Georgeville its unique charm.

Downtown Granby
130, rue Principale, Granby J2G 2V2 450 372-7056 Email Website
Welcome to Granby! Admire its mixed French and English architecture heritage, first with the Saint-Georges Church. With is Collegiate Gothic style architecture, this Anglican Church was built in 1908, has a 65 feets high tower and a Casavant organ inside.

Waterloo
5491, rue Foster, Waterloo J0E 2N0 450 539-4650 Email Website
The Town of Waterloo has many treasures for you to discover. Whether you want to walk, relax, explore or experience Waterloo, you'll be pleased. Come and ride our bike paths, explore our beautiful lake, discover our beautiful downtown core and our impressive heritage tour or visit our Railway Museum. You can even take part in one of our free events and shows downtown. Visit our merchants and discover the magic of our ambassadors. They'll give you an exceptional experience.

Canton de Shefford
245, chemin Picard, Shefford J2M 1J2 450 539-2258 Website
Founded in 1792 by Loyalists who fled the United States, Shefford Township has a rich history of pioneer and rural life. At the eastern limit of the Haute-Yamaska region, the old hamlet of Frost Village, named after the Frost brothers who founded it, features several beautiful specimens of local heritage. They are the last vestiges of a community that for a brief time rivaled Waterloo in size.
Today, Shefford is a semi-rural municipality. The landscape is dominated by Shefford Mountain, which offers several beautiful perspectives on the region. Part of the bike trail Estriade is also located here, to the south of the Mountain, as well as Parc écologique Jean-Paul Forand and its walking trails. The region’s 200 km of small secondary roads are great for cycling expeditions.

Old-Bromont
15, boulevard de Bromont , Bromont J2L 2K4 1 877 276-6668 Email Website
Bromont’s contemporary history starts at the end of the 18th century with the arrival of Loyalists. It was then a preferred destination for Irish and French-speaking settlers, growing together in a harmonious community. The Town of Bromont was founded in 1964 and by the mid-1970s included parts of the townships of East Farnham, Brome, Granby, and Shefford, as well as the villages of West Shefford and Adamsville.
The Désourdy founding family members planned a two-pronged development: recreational tourism and high-tech industry. Bromont’s dynamic growth in the past 40 years has contributed significantly to the success of local industry, sports, culture, and tourism.

The Rozynski Art Center
2133 chemin de Way's Mills , Barnston-Ouest J0B 1C0 819 838-1657 Email Website
Open all year long
The Rozynski Art Center aims to promote, popularize and disseminate knowledge about ceramics and sculptural arts.
While seeking to commemorate the importance of the Eastern Townships for the development of ceramics in Quebec, and the rich artistic past of the hamlet of Way's Mills, the centre focuses its activities on research and creation for artists sculptors and contemporary ceramists.
Activities include master classes, workshops, conferences and artist residencies. A variety of activities for the general public are also offered, including various events and exhibitions taking place on 2 acres of land bordering the Niger River.
Some thirty experienced ceramists take over the garden and embellish it with a variety of contemporary ceramics during the Céramique à Way's Mills show and sale. Every summer, the Centre d'art Rozynski offers demonstrations and creative activities for the whole family.
21st edition - June 21 to July 1, 2025

Merry House. Magog’s Citizen Site of Memory
708, rue Principale Ouest , Magog J1X 2B3 819 201-0727 Email Website
Open all year long
Visit the oldest heritage house in downtown Magog, home of the town's founding family! The Merry House is a citizen site of memory that presents Magog’s history and that of the region from the time of the Aboriginal peoples and the American settlers, up to today.
Discover this gem of a site, which that offers animated and costumed activities, interactive exhibits, guided tours and year-round events. A cool haven in summer, ideal for picnics, close to the bike path and walking trails, the site also offers free Wi-Fi. Take advantage of its outdoor mobile experience to discover the region's history in a whole new way.

Richmond County Historical Society
1161, route 243 , Canton de Melbourne J0B 2B0 819 826-1332 Email Website
2024 Season: From June 22 to August 23
Discover our new permanent and summer exhibits highlighting landmarks of the local area with artifacts from our museum and archives collections.
The Richmond County Historical Society Museum is located in the former rectory of St. Andrews Church and is part of a rich local heritage.
The Richmond County Historical Society and its museum have been at the heart of the region's social and cultural activities for decades. Witness to several centuries of community development, the museum offers activities that allow for beautiful reunions and a golden opportunity to mingle with local people.
The museum offers bilingual guided tours as well as group tours.
