Foundresses’ Route
The roots of a region
Who were the women who helped build the Eastern Townships?
From Florence Lamanda Merry to Elizabeth Fish Foster, discover 13 women who contributed to the development of our region. Their stories are deeply rooted in the heritage of the Eastern Townships, yet they are rarely brought to light.
The Foundresses’ Route is here to change that with a route that pays tribute to the women who helped shape our region! Visit the 13 sites and discover their stories. Collect stamps and enter the draw for a chance to win prizes.
FOUNDRESSES’ GAMES
Elizabeth Fish Foster
5491 Rue Foster, Waterloo J0E 2N0
Waterloo Tourism Office
It served institutional and educational purposes for more than a century. Visit this location to find out more!
Florence Lamanda Merry
708, rue Principale Ouest, Magog J1X 2B3
The Merry House, citizen site of memory - Check the opening hours
She had a career in education. Visit this location to find out more!
Elizabeth Emma Pope (Ives)
25 Rue Principale est, Cookshire-Eaton J0B 1M0
She was business-savvy. Visit this location to find out more!
Rebekah Lodge
191 Rue Principale est, Dudswell J0B 1G0
Serving the community. Visit this location to find out more!
Catherine Matilda Day
130, rue Lakeside, Lac-Brome J0E 1V0
Lac-Brome Museum -Check the opening hours
A Pioneer of Regional History. Visit this location to find out more!
Sarah Elizabeth Miner
111, rue Denison Est, Granby J2G 4C4
Granby Tourisme office
She took part in the defense of her country. Visit this location to find out more!
Clara Champagne Cleveland
130, rue du Carmel, Danville J0A 1A0
A professional athlete. Visit this location to find out more!
Marjorie Goodfellow
275, rue Dufferin, Sherbrooke J1H 4M5
Musée d'histoire de Sherbrooke - Check the opening hours
Active community involvement in Sherbrooke. Visit this location to find out more!
Mary Ann Broderick
6790, route Louis-S.-St-Laurent, Compton J0b1L0
Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site – Closing on September 7
From schoolteacher to mother of a future prime minister… Visit this location to find out more!
Nancy Baker
101 Rue Queen, Sherbrooke J1M 1J7
Lennoxville Library - Check the opening hours
She played a key role in the development of the library. Visit this location to find out more!
Bury Women's Institute
569, rue Main , Bury J0B 1J0.
A community and charitable group. Visit this location to find out more!
Bessie Banfill
1161 Route 243, Melbourne J0B 2B0
Richmond County Historical Society
A nurse working in remote areas. Visit this location to find out more!
