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3 Day Trip in Eastern Townships, Quebec – 8 Places To Eat, See, Stay

Want to do a road trip in the Eastern Townships, Quebec? This travel guide will show you can spend a 3 day trip in the beautiful Eastern Townships.

Eastern Townships, or Cantons-de-l’Est, in Québec is a beautiful gem an hour drive from Montreal with vast areas filled with lakes, mountains, farms and picturesque villages.

The region has so much to offer to Travelling Foodies, with over 70 attractions, 130 festivals and 3 Tours & Scenic Routes: the historic Townships Trail, the scenic Summit Drive, and the Wine Route.

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Chair lift going down at Ski Bromont in Bromont, Quebec

Eastern Townships, Québec: 8 Restaurants, Attractions and Accommodations

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Eastern Townships Day One Trip Itinerary

We did a 3 day trip in the Eastern Townships, checking out some of the best things to do, where to eat and stay in the beautiful region, including Eastman, Sherbrooke, Magog and Bromont.

This travel guide will give you a great road trip itinerary for a quick getaway or to spend a long weekend in the Eastern Townships / Cantons-de-l’Est.

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Spa Eastman

If you’re looking to relax and unwind plus get a boost in health and wellness, one of the best attractions and places to stay in Eastern Townships is Spa Eastman.

This 320-acre destination spa and wellness resort is situated mountainside facing Mont Orford offering an all-inclusive stay which includes meals, hydrotherapy, daily physical activities, 15-km of hiking trails and more.

Pathway to the lodge at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec

Schedule of daily physical activities are displayed on the TV in the lobby.

Plus you’ll have a printed schedule in your room if you’re staying.

I was able to join the Classical Stretch – Essentrics class, presented by Martha Au, which combines dynamic strength and stretch exercises that rapidly changes the shape of your body.

Views from the lobby balcony at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec

Spa Eastman also offers at least 70 spa treatments including massages, facials, and body wraps.

One person I was with said the massage ($98) she got was the best she’s had.

And, you can even get a massage outdoors by the pond!

Pond with mini hut for massage at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec

One of the most popular things to do at Spa Eastman, and my favourite, was the thermotherapy where complete cycles of hot (infrared, Finnish, and Hammam saunas, and outdoor jacuzzi), cold (igloo shower, Knepp baths), rest and hydrate.

This concept of thermotherapy is known to detoxify the body, improve blood circulation and immune system, and relieve stress, mental fatigue and muscle tension.

Outdoor swimming pool at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec

Did you know? Infrared Sauna works deeper in removing toxins because the infrared actually hits your body, making you sweat more despite being less hot than regular saunas.

Outdoor hot jacuzzi at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec

Spa Eastman also has its own restaurant focused on tonic cuisine.

If you haven’t heard of tonic cuisine, neither did I until my visit here.

Tonic cuisine uses non-dairy, gluten-free, organic and local products. Instead of cow’s milk, nut-based milk is used like almond or cashew milk.

Butter and oil are replaced with duck fat, coconut oil or other alternatives are used.

Almond and cashew yogurt for breakfast at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Almond and cashew yogurt, with almond and vitality cereal

Quebec-born, Francis Cloutier is the Chef de Cuisine and has worked in Michelin restaurants in France before coming to Spa Eastman.

Spa Eastman has a vegetable and herb garden and you can spot Chef Francis in the garden picking ingredients for the day.

Buckwheat Crepe for breakfast at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Buckwheat Crepe

With the all-inclusive stay at Spa Eastman, you get breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Breakfast consists of buffet (yogurt, nuts, cereal, salad) and a choice of menu item.

Their most popular dish is the eggs benedict, which is quite unique because the hollandaise sauce doesn’t use butter.

Eggs Benedict for breakfast at Spa Eastman in Eastman, Quebec
Eggs Benedict

Lunch is buffet style with a meat or fish item, vegetables, soup and bread.

Dinner is a seasonally changing 3-course meal consisting of access to the salad bar and soup, a choice of main course and a dessert.

Did you know? They even have their own selection of organic wines made from grapes grown without any chemical additives.

The most popular dinner dish is the Albacore Tuna, and I must say I was really impressed with this dish especially the cream of cashew and coconut sauce on it.

Albacore Tuna for dinner at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Albacore Tuna – Semi-cooked, rolled in sesame
Cream of cashew and coconut flavored with Galanga, Curcuma and Citrus Leaves.
Vegetable Spaghetti.

Chef Francis’ favourite dish is the Lamb Gigot because of its complexity in making.

Lamb Gigot for dinner at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Lamb Gigot (Ferme Les Peches Moutons) – perfumed with black olives, fennel seeds and rosemary,
Cream of celery-root, bell peppers and paprika.
Potatoes and oyster mushrooms
Cocoa and Maple Pudding for dessert at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Cocoa and Maple Pudding – cake, nuts and squash berry jelly from Spa Eastman’s garden

After all that food, you’re going to want to stay here.

Their rooms are nice and spacious – some of which have a balcony offering views of Mont Orford.

This is definitely a great way to start your 3 day trip in Eastern Townships!

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Bedroom in main pavilion at Spa Eastman in Eastern Townships, Quebec
View from the bedroom balcony at Spa Eastman in Eastman, Quebec

Check availability and pricing on Booking.com / Agoda

Website / Address: 895 Chemin des Diligences, Eastman, Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada J0E 1P0


Eastern Townships Day Two Trip Itinerary

Abbaye De St-Benoit-Du-Lac (Saint Benedict Abbey)

Day two of the 3 day trip in Eastern Townships is a visit to Saint Benedict Abbey.

Overlooking Lake Memphrémagog, the Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey was built starting 1912 by Benedictine monks from France.

Panoramic view from clock tower at Saint Benedict Abbey, Eastern Townships, Quebec

Did you know? The monks are called Benedictines because they live under the monastic Rule written by St. Benedict.

Saint Benedict Abbey, Quebec

Designed by Dom Bellot, Saint Benedict Abbey’s modern architecture pays tribute to the harmony of natural geometric forms and makes splendid use of multicoloured bricks.

Multicoloured hallway at Saint Benedict Abbey, Eastern Townships, Quebec
Cloyster of the guest house has beautiful multicoloured hallway

Tour Saint-Benoit is a small chapel inside the monastery with services in Gregorian chant, the most ancient form of Christian church music.

The chapel also has a Baroque-style church organ.

Tour Saint-Benoit Chapel at Saint Benedict Abbey, Eastern Townships, Quebec

You can spend a few days in the monastery for prayer retreats for meditation and spiritual renewal.

At $65/night, men can stay in one of the thirty rooms in the monastery, and women can stay at the Villa Sainte-Scholastique on the grounds of the monastery.

Three meals are included in the price.

Views from the rooftop at Abbaye De St-Benoit-Du-Lac in Quebec, Canada

For foodies, Saint Benedict Abbey is also a great destination in Eastern Townships.

The abbey has its own cheese factory.

They make their own cheeses which are sold in the on-site store.

Did you know? Two-thirds of the abbey’s income comes from their cheeses which 12 varieties are available.

Award winning blue cheese at Saint Benedict Abbey, Eastern Townships, Quebec
Their cheeses have won the Concours des fromages du Québec

Aside from cheeses, the abbey also makes its own ciders.

They are the only one selling champagne-style Calvados (cider brandy) in Quebec.

Cider / Cidre Saint-Benoit at Saint Benedict Abbey, Eastern Townships, Quebec

Website / Address: 1 rue Principale, Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada J0B 2M0

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Sherbrooke Murals Circuit

An interesting way to explore the city, downtown Sherbrooke has been transformed into a street art museum with wall-to-wall murals scattered throughout the area.

Mural: CHLT-TV (Channel 7), 50 years of looking at it our way
“CHLT-TV, 50 YEARS OF LOOKING AT IT OUR WAY” Mural is located directly across from the Sherbrooke Nature and Science Museum

The Sherbrooke Murals Circuit currently has 16 murals, with one new mural per year, that depicts the city’s art, history and culture.

Framing Magog River thru a fence

One really cool thing about this is you can do the tour using MURALIS, the Grand Sherbrooke Murals Experience created by Space and Dream.

When you use your smartphone or tablet and point the camera to the murals, the characters pop-out and come to life.

Did you know? There is a hidden gnome in each of the murals, sort of like a “Where’s Waldo?”.

Nature views along the River Walk

Another cool thing about the Sherbrooke Murals Circuit is the tour takes you along the river walk where you’ll get great views of the Magog River.

Falls from Magog River Dam in Sherbrooke, Quebec

Website / Address: Rue Frontenac & Rue Wellington N, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1H


Auguste Restaurant

When you’re in Quebec, you definitely want to hit up some French bistro.

Eastern Townships makes it easier for you to find restaurants run by chefs focused on creative recipes using regional products and flavours by designating them as Chefs créateurs (Creative Chefs) restaurants.

Poutine Inversee at Auguste Restaurant in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Poutine Inversee ($6 – 6 pcs)

One such place in downtown is Restaurant Auguste, one of the best restaurants in Sherbrooke featuring locally sourced products from producers.

Latte des bois at Auguste Restaurant in Sherbrooke, Quebec
Latte des bois ($8) – latte, roasted marshmallows, Coureur Des Bois

Dinner here is table d’hôte menu consisting of 3-courses: First Course, Main Course and Dessert.

Price is based on the main course you choose, and supplemental charges depending on what you order.

Travelling Foodie Tip: Make sure to also ask about the daily specials. These items are not on the menu!

Foie Gras Terrine at Auguste Restaurant in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Duck foie gras terrine, toasted brioche, mango chutney (+$15)

I highly recommend their Risotto at Auguste Restaurant which was very flavourful with the parmesan and white truffle oil, contrasted with the subtle bitterness of the spinach.

Be sure to add the scallops!

Scallop Risotto at Auguste Restaurant in Sherbrooke, Quebec
Risotto with mushrooms, spinach, parmesan, and white truffle oil ($30) and scallops (+$15)

While you’re there, be sure to the popular traditional French-Canadian dessert, Poor Man’s Pudding.

Maple Poor Man's Pudding at Auguste Restaurant in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Maple poor man’s pudding, Coaticook ice cream

Website / Address: 82 Rue Wellington N, Sherbrooke, Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada J1H 5B8

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Grand Times Hotel Sherbrooke

Located in downtown Sherbrooke, Grand Times Hotel Sherbrooke transports you to New York City into Broadway with its music and artistic atmosphere.

Grand Comfort Suite at Grand Times Hotel Sherbrooke
Grand Comfort Suite has one or two beds, and a view of either the lake or downtown

Travelling Foodie Tip: Make sure you book the room with views of the lake, Lac des Nations.

View of Lac des Nations from bedroom at Grand Times Hotel Sherbrooke

The Grand Times Hotel Sherbrooke has an outdoor patio close to the Lac des Nations with views of Mont Orford. Perfect for photography.

Check prices and availability on Booking.com / Agoda

Website / Address: 1 Rue Belvédère S, Sherbrooke, Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada J1H 0G8


Eastern Townships Day Three Trip Itinerary

Fête des vendanges Magog-Orford

Quebec’s biggest gourmet festival, Fête des vendanges Magog-Orford (Magog-Orford Harvest Festival) gives you a taste of Quebec featuring wines, ciders, and food from local producers.

There are various programs including chef demonstrations, musical performances, wine lectures, and other activities.

Duck Fat Chips at Fête des vendanges Magog-Orford in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Chips au Gras de Canard / Duck Fat Chips from Canards du Lac-Brome

At Fête des vendanges Magog-Orford, you’ll get to see how big Eastern Townships’ culinary side shines with its abundance of Créateurs de saveurs (Flavour Creators), designated agri-food producers that guarantee quality and flavours of the Townships.

Brassin Nomade Kristall Witte and La Bolée Pétillante at Fête des vendanges Magog-Orford in Eastern Townships, Quebec
La Bittt à Tibi’s Brassin Nomade Kristall Witte and Du Minot Cidrerie’s La Bolée Pétillante from SAQ

Did you know? Eastern Townships is Quebec’s first wine-growing region.

Red Wine Bottle and Glass at Fête des vendanges Magog-Orford in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Le Rouge 2014 from Au Vignoble d’Orford with an interesting contraption for pouring samples

Le Cep d’Argent Vineyard is popular for making “champagne”-style wines like their Blanc de Blancs Brut (White on White Sparkling Wine).

Blanc de Blancs Brut from Vignoble Le Cep d'Argent at Fête des vendanges Magog-Orford in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Blanc de Blancs Brut (White on White Sparkling Wine) from Vignoble Le Cep d’Argent

Pair your wine with some of the food trucks on site.

Duck Confit Panini Canards du Lac-Brome at Fête des vendanges Magog-Orford in Eastern Townships, Quebec
Panini au Canard from Canards du Lac-Brome – duck confit, grilled cheese, basil pesto

Le Pain Voyageur brought their mobile bakery to serve up some fresh bread, pastry and their delicious Le Grande Suisse!

Sausage Roll
Le Grande Suisse from Pain Voyageur
Pulled Pork Poutine
Pulled Pork Poutine from La Galoche Pub Bistronomie

When you’re in Quebec, you should definitely try ice cream from Laiterie Coaticook, one of the largest ice cream makers in Quebec founded in 1940.

They are known for their Maple Sugar ice cream which definitely satisfies a sweet tooth!

Maple Sugar Ice Cream
Maple Sugar Ice Cream from Laiterie Coaticook

Website / Address: Parc de la Pointe-Merry, Magog, Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada J0B

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Bromont, montagne d’expérience (Ski Bromont)

One of the best things to do in Eastern Townships (Cantons-de-l’Est) for adventure is Bromont, montagne d’expérience.

This largest lit skiable area in America is a large outdoor adventure area for skiers, mountain bikers, swimmers, or anyone who just wants to explore a great view.

You can take one of 9 chairlift routes to see amazing views.

Did you know? Mount Brome is 565m high!

My perspective riding the lift at Ski Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec

If you love mountain biking, this is the place to be as it has 24 downhill runs for all levels.

Did you know? Bromont, montagne d’expérience has the largest mountain biking area in Eastern Canada.

View going up the lift with luge and bike tracks at Ski Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec

During the summer, the big waterpark is open including a ~24,000 square feet heated wave pool and 24 other aquatic attractions.

Website / Location: 150 Rue Champlain, Bromont, Quebec, Canada J2L 1A2


Domaine Château-Bromont

Located at the base of Mount Brome next to a golf course, Domaine Château-Bromont is one of the best hotels in Eastern Townships with both a hotel and an auberge set in a rustic atmosphere with a restaurant and spa.

Travelling Foodie Tip: On the 2nd floor is the outdoor terrace which has a patio, bar, and jacuzzis with a beautiful view.

Views from the outdoor terrace at Domaine Chateau-Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec

I spent the last day of the 3 days in Eastern Townships at the Junior Suite, which can have a queen/king-sized bed and a sofa bed, and a mezzanine.

Junior Suite at Domaine Chateau-Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec

Inside the hotel is (Les Quatre) 4 Canards restaurant a Chefs créateurs (Creative Chefs) restaurant run by Chef Fabrice Piquet.

Cheese Profiterole at Domaine Chateau-Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec
Filo Pastry with Goat Cheese and Smoked Salmon at Domaine Chateau-Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec
Goat Cheese and Smoked Salmon in Filo Pastry, Arugula Salad / Paillot de chèvre et saumon fumé en filo, salade de roquette, Vinaigrette au citron

Dinner is à la Carte with an option to make into a 4-course table d’hôte.

Duck Roll Spring Roll at Domaine Chateau-Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec
Crispy Duck Roll, Vegetable Brunoise, Spicy Mango Coulis / Friand de canard, brunoise de légumes, coulis de mangue épicée

Their menu changes seasonally based on regional products and Chef Frabrice’s inspiration.

Herb and Mustard Crusted Salmon at Domaine Chateau-Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec
Salmon in Herb and Mustard Crust, Antiboise Sauce / Pavé de saumon en croûte de moutarde de Meaux et herbes fraîches, Sauce antiboise

I had the Bison Flank Steak and it was very tender and juicy, and, surprisingly, without the gamey taste!

Bison Steak at Domaine Chateau-Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec
Bison Flank Steak, Tellicherry Pepper and Maple Brandy / Bavette de bison sur le gril, poivre Tellicherry et brandy d’érable

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Tiramisu at Domaine Chateau-Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec
Tiramisu

Check availability and pricing on Booking.com / Agoda

Website / Address: 90 Rue de Stanstead, Bromont, Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada J2L 1K6


MAP: Eastern Townships 3 Day Trip

Here’s a map with all the places to eat, play, stay in Eastern Townships (Cantons-de-l’Est), Quebec in this 3 day trip guide and road trip itinerary.


Hope this Quebec travel guide gives you an idea on how to spend a 3 day trip in Eastern Townships with some of the best things to do, where to eat and stay in Eastman, Sherbrooke, Magog and Bromont!

The region is so vast that I’m sure there is more to explore. Please let me know what you find are the best attractions, restaurants and accommodations in Eastern Townships.


Huge thanks to Quebec Original (Tourism Quebec) for sponsoring this post! As always, all thoughts/opinions are 100% my own.


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