Coaticook

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.

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.

Season 2025: open from Saturday, June 14 to Monday, September 1.

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!

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).

At the heart of our villages or along country roads become acquainted  with 22 characters that are both colorful and inspiring. Listen to their story and learn about the striking facts of the development of
their municipality.

Downloading the tour with the BaladoDécouverte application is free.

Fourteen sites bordered by stone sculptural works which highlight Quebec authors and their literary works. The walk lets you discover the heirlooms
of the church museum and the annual exhibition of the Art Gallery in the Sacristy.

Three kilometers with or without audio guide

Discover the most beautiful itineraries through the Eastern Townships’ Coaticook region. From mountain summits to lush valleys, you’ll be  delighted by the area’s wide-open spaces, rich heritage, and historical tours.

Discover Coaticook’s town through three heritage tours: the “Guide du promeneur”, the “Promenades architecturales” and “D’hier à aujourd’hui: L’industrie à Coaticook”.

Discover Coaticook’s history and heritage as you get to know 10 of the area’s cemeteries up close! From the town’s hilltops to Lake Lyster’s shores, the tour leads you along picturesque routes, taking you back in time to the 1800s.

Download on Baladodecouverte

One of the most significant buildings in Milby is its one-room schoolhouse. This historical monument dates back to 1822 and is the oldest surviving building from the early settlement years. Prior to serving as a school, the building was used as a house of worship and as a meeting place for notaries

Laiterie de Coaticook Ltée is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in Quebec. We offer various products made from milk and cream: ice cream, ice cream log, ice milk, cheese. Discover our delights

The fruit of the work of four generations of determined farmers, la Station de Compton fine cheese makers springs from the very heart of the generous countryside in the small town of Compton in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec. Here you will find farm cheeses made of raw milk from cows raised in an organic farming environment.

The cheese makers’ shop is open to the public.
See you there !

The La Station cheese makers’ team

With its 8,000 apple trees, Le Gros Pierre processes, packages and educates the public about apples. Picking, tractor rides and juice extraction. Creperie and heated patio.
12 varieties of apples, fresh pressed juice, pies and other delights. Cider. Many local products, cheeses and maple products. Restaurant and heated patio.
Every day from early August to late October, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm.

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