Wending its way around mountains, this trail showcases charming architecture reflecting diverse cultural heritage.

The Eastern Townships have a blended heritage. The Americans, Loyalists, Irish and Scottish all left traces of their culture in the architecture of the region’s homes, churches and covered. Round barns? Yes, this leaves no corners for the devil to hide in! True or false?

Check out the official website for the complete route.

438 km

This trail can be taken by car, but it’s even more fabulous by motorcyle or bike. However, you’ll need strong calf muscles to make it up the many hills by bike!

Days
6
Destination
1
Activities
12

Region

Eastern Townships
Day 1

Heaps of history from Waterloo to Lac-Brome

Old Bromont Heritage Trail

Throughout the Baladodécouverte, two voices representing the first settlers recount the birth of the village, from the story of its church bells, to that of the saddler and his fiddle, to that of the blacksmith and the cemetery cross. A trip down memory lane, just the way you love it!

A montage of period photos showing two couples, a violinist, and a church in Old Bromont, in the Eastern Townships.

Lac-Brome Museum

This second stop is for the whole family. Explore the Lac-Brome Museum and its five buildings: military collections, an old schoolhouse, a fire hall and a war plane. The kids will have fun at the Children’s Museum.

Day 2

Loyalist country

A bit of history at Magog’s Merry House

On the main street of downtown Magog, tour the city’s oldest home, dating back to 1821. The Merry House relates the region’s history from the time of the Indigenous peoples and the Loyalists—royalist American colonists—up to today.

Colby-Curtis Museum

On the impressive Dufferin Street in Stanstead there is the Colby-Curtis Museum, a 19th-century house (admirably well-preserved!) full of unique artifacts. A testament to the wealth of the Anglo-Canadian elite, this residence invites us on a true journey through time.

View of a historic stone museum building.
Day 3

English bourgeoisie and tea time

Coaticook’s Musée Beaulne

Enjoy an elegant start to your day with a tour of Château Norton, built in 1912. This sumptuous residence with its beautiful turrets offers a variety of exhibitions: family history, antique costumes and artwork.

Day 4

From Cookshire-Eaton to Dudswell

Eaton Corner Museum

At the Eaton Corner Museum, delve into the history of one of the oldest villages in the Eastern Townships You'll be able to discover the “A Tale of the Townships" exhibition, exploring a wealth of artifacts, farm objects, school memorabilia, and even period family archives.

Tour of the village of Dudswell

Spend the rest of the day in the pastoral, bucolic and authentic village of Dudswell. The site’s hiking trails, lakes, heritage circuit, artists and artisans make for a most enjoyable visit. Soak up the calm, beautiful surroundings!

Day 5

From Danville to Saint-Camille

Le P'tit Bonheur de Saint-Camille

P’tit Bonheur de Saint-Camille, in the former general store, is a welcoming space dedicated to the arts: performances, exhibitions, workshops, and a Bistro Show all come together. A vibrant cultural centre where art and community meet. It’s a date?

A street with a building on the corner, amid sidewalks and trees, under a clear blue sky.

Danville heritage tours

What a privilege! Our heritage trails are dotted with more than 66 buildings of heritage, historical, or cultural interest. At this pace, admire Danville's exceptional character. Begin this adventure in the village heart of the town, at Danville Square.

A man and a woman stand in front of an ancestral home, reading an information panel.
Day 6

From Richmond’s slate to Ulverton’s wool

Musée de l'ardoise

What better place than an old church with a slate roof to house a museum dedicated to slate? Well, that's the idea here. The ABCs of this local stone and its various extraction methods are explained.

Ulverton Woolen Mills

The tour ends with the Moulin à laine d’Ulverton, a living museum from the pre-Industrial Era. You'll experience all the stages in wool processing, from harvesting to processing. Stop by and see the vintage machines in action! Or enjoy the walking trails at this unique heritage site.

Titre
Discover the beauty of the Chemin des Cantons
Description

Visit the official website of the Chemin des Cantons to discover an unknown heritage and have British afternoon tea.

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