Panorama route
The natural treasures of the Townships Trail
From lush valleys to towering peaks, from glistening lakes to winding rivers, the Townships Trail offers breathtaking views around every corner. Discover the most picturesque spots for taking in the region’s natural heritage and be at one with nature.
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.
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.
Marmites aux Sorcières, Sutton
Mont sutton, stationnement P3, Sutton J0E 2K0
Great hiking spot, access through the Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton and the Village-Montagne Trail
Mine’s observatory
Boulevard St-Luc, face à la rue Panneton, Val-des-Sources Website
One of the world largest open-pit mining site is located in Val-des-Sources. Dug by more than 120 years of mining, Its 2-kilometer-diameter pit can be seen from an observatory overlooking the mine. Free access. A unique view!
Chemin Bogie, Ulverton
, Ulverton
View of the crossing of the Saint-François river and the Ulverton river.
(picture by Rick May Scott)
Circuit des sheds panoramiques
, Cookshire-Eaton Email Website
The Circuit des sheds panoramiques is a course currently featuring nine sheds or pavilions, distributed across the Haut-Saint-François territory and situated in select locations to take in the region’s most beautiful scenery. Let us guide you through our region, where each shed tells a unique story, while letting you gaze at the beauty of our valleys, mountains, and rivers.
Explanations mostly in French.
, Fitch Bay (Canton de Stanstead)
Panoramas of forests and mountains along Fitch Bay. Take the opportunity to see the Narrows Covered Bridge, located nearby.
Chemin de Way's Mills, Way's Mills (Barnston-Ouest)
, Way's Mills (Barnston-Ouest)
A heritage path between fields and forests.
Chemin de Saint-Armand, Frelighsburg
, Frelighsburg
One of the most beautiful villages in Quebec.
Stone Circle, Stanstead
, Stanstead
Made of local granite, the Stanstead Stone Circle is a perfect place to enjoy nature and rejuvenate.
, Compton J0B 1L0
Don't hesitate to stroll along Chemin Cochrane. You will certainly be amazed by the tree arches and the endless valleys.
