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Heartofthetownships.Com COME VISIT! COME VISIT! heartofthetownships.com [email protected] 1-844-228-4500 New England charm with a French fl air!* *IN CANADIAN DOLLARS QUEBEC CITY CANADA 2h30 SHERBROOKE MONTREAL 1h30 OTTAWA 3h30 3 4h 2h30 h KINGSTON BURLINGTON, VT 4h Lake USA PORTLAND, ME Ontario DISTANCE TO SHERBROOKE BOSTON, MA MONTREAL, Quebec 90 mi (145 km) BURLINGTON, VT 135 mi QUEBEC CITY, Quebec 145 mi (230 km) PORTLAND, ME 175 mi OTTAWA, Ontario 220 mi (350 km) Atlantic Ocean BOSTON, MA 260 mi KINGSTON, Ontario 275 mi (442 km) New England charm with a French fl air!* *IN CANADIAN DOLLARS QUEBEC CITY CANADA 2h30 SHERBROOKE MONTREAL 1h30 OTTAWA 3h30 3 4h 2h30 h KINGSTON BURLINGTON, VT 4h Lake USA PORTLAND, ME Ontario DISTANCE TO SHERBROOKE BOSTON, MA MONTREAL, Quebec 90 mi (145 km) BURLINGTON, VT 135 mi QUEBEC CITY, Quebec 145 mi (230 km) PORTLAND, ME 175 mi OTTAWA, Ontario 220 mi (350 km) Atlantic Ocean BOSTON, MA 260 mi KINGSTON, Ontario 275 mi (442 km) Sherbrooke: With its welcoming nature and urban charm, Sherbrooke is your ideal starting point to heart visit the Eastern Townships, one of Quebec’s of the most popular destinations. From gourmet train rides to lavender fi elds topped off by an outdoor gallery of many creative fresco murals and charming accommodations, Townships the region is an ideal getaway! Read on to discover what awaits you in Sherbrooke and the heart of the Townships. Sherbrooke: With its welcoming nature and urban charm, Sherbrooke is your ideal starting point to heart visit the Eastern Townships, one of Quebec’s of the most popular destinations. From gourmet train rides to lavender fi elds topped off by an outdoor gallery of many creative fresco murals and charming accommodations, Townships the region is an ideal getaway! Read on to discover what awaits you in Sherbrooke and the heart of the Townships. HALTE DES PÈLERINS VINEYARD eatLet’s and aRaise drink toast... ...TO THE ONLY VINEYARD IN SHERBROOKE! local! Wine tastings, delicious meals, guided tours and a beautiful setting make the Halte des Pèlerins vineyard a stop for any wine and gourmet lover. From fi eld to fork, the Eastern Townships terroir is a source of pride. There is also a winery and fi ve microbreweries within the city, and during the summer, > haltedespelerins.com Sherbrooke hosts many festivals and events 693, du Sanctuaire for food and drink lovers. Sherbrooke Quebec J1H 0E1 EVERY OCTOBER, SHERBROOKE’S RESTAURANT 819-563-5115 WEEK TAKES PLACE – DON’T MISS IT! HALTE DES PÈLERINS VINEYARD eatLet’s and aRaise drink toast... ...TO THE ONLY VINEYARD IN SHERBROOKE! local! Wine tastings, delicious meals, guided tours and a beautiful setting make the Halte des Pèlerins vineyard a stop for any wine and gourmet lover. From fi eld to fork, the Eastern Townships terroir is a source of pride. There is also a winery and fi ve microbreweries within the city, and during the summer, > haltedespelerins.com Sherbrooke hosts many festivals and events 693, du Sanctuaire for food and drink lovers. Sherbrooke Quebec J1H 0E1 EVERY OCTOBER, SHERBROOKE’S RESTAURANT 819-563-5115 WEEK TAKES PLACE – DON’T MISS IT! MURALIS LAVENDER FIELDS OF BLEU LAVANDE The great cultureThe mural of experience well-being Using your smartphone or tablet, Experience a peaceful haven bring characters of Sherbrooke’s of unforgettable fragrances stunning murals tour to life! and unique sensory experiences! > murales.info 785, King Ouest > bleulavande.com Sherbrooke 891, Narrows (route 247) Quebec J1H 1R8 Stanstead, Quebec J0B 3E0 1-844-228-4500 1-888-876-5851 MURALIS LAVENDER FIELDS OF BLEU LAVANDE The great cultureThe mural of experience well-being Using your smartphone or tablet, Experience a peaceful haven bring characters of Sherbrooke’s of unforgettable fragrances stunning murals tour to life! and unique sensory experiences! > murales.info 785, King Ouest > bleulavande.com Sherbrooke 891, Narrows (route 247) Quebec J1H 1R8 Stanstead, Quebec J0B 3E0 1-844-228-4500 1-888-876-5851 MANOIR HOVEY ORFORD EXPRESS TOURIST TRAIN Unwind, taste, remember Come enjoy the hospitality of Canada’s only 5-star lakeside Relais & Chateaux resort. Each season’s unique experiences convey a true sense of what being in the heart of the Townships is all about. Let yourself away be carried Climb aboard the Orford Express tourist train and treat yourself to a unique travel experience. A great outing in a deluxe train with a gourmet meal served right on board. > manoirhovey.com > orfordexpress.com 575, rue Hovey, North Hatley 710, place de la Gare Quebec J0B 2C0 Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 0E9 819-842-2421 1-866-575-8081 Several outings from Magog also available. MANOIR HOVEY ORFORD EXPRESS TOURIST TRAIN Unwind, taste, remember Come enjoy the hospitality of Canada’s only 5-star lakeside Relais & Chateaux resort. Each season’s unique experiences convey a true sense of what being in the heart of the Townships is all about. Let yourself away be carried Climb aboard the Orford Express tourist train and treat yourself to a unique travel experience. A great outing in a deluxe train with a gourmet meal served right on board. > manoirhovey.com > orfordexpress.com 575, rue Hovey, North Hatley 710, place de la Gare Quebec J0B 2C0 Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 0E9 819-842-2421 1-866-575-8081 Several outings from Magog also available. ESCAPADES MEMPHREMAGOG CRUISES THE “FLAMBÉE DES COULEURS” FALL FESTIVAL The summit of fall adventures Anchors A festive atmosphere aweigh! and many outdoor activities surrounded by nature’s Cruise magnifi cent Lake Memphremagog fi reworks await at Mount Orford. and awaken your senses with gourmet meals, guided tours and beautiful scenery. Views from the panoramic gondola/chairlift and summit will take your breath away. > escapadesmemphremagog.com > orford.com MacPherson Pier, Pointe Merry 4380, Chemin du Parc Magog, Quebec J1X 3L2 Orford, Quebec J1X 7N9 1-888-422-8328 1-866-673-6731 ESCAPADES MEMPHREMAGOG CRUISES THE “FLAMBÉE DES COULEURS” FALL FESTIVAL The summit of fall adventures Anchors A festive atmosphere aweigh! and many outdoor activities surrounded by nature’s Cruise magnifi cent Lake Memphremagog fi reworks await at Mount Orford. and awaken your senses with gourmet meals, guided tours and beautiful scenery. Views from the panoramic gondola/chairlift and summit will take your breath away. > escapadesmemphremagog.com > orford.com MacPherson Pier, Pointe Merry 4380, Chemin du Parc Magog, Quebec J1X 3L2 Orford, Quebec J1X 7N9 1-888-422-8328 1-866-673-6731 OTL GOUVERNEUR Now... (NEW) 126 rooms A deluxe hotel beyond compare > otlhotelsherbrooke.ca Where 3131, King Ouest to sleep? 1-888-910-1111 AUBERGE MARQUIS DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT DE MONTCALM SHERBROOKE CONFERENCE RRRR 5 rooms CENTRE Cosy inn located dowtown for small groups ★★★ 178 rooms > marquisdemontcalm.com Full restaurant service on premises 797, du Général-De Montcalm > marriott.com/YSCDR 1-866-421-7773 2685, King Ouest 1-800-268-1133 GRAND TIMES HOTEL COMFORT INN SHERBROOKE ★★★★ 120 rooms ★★★ 58 rooms Indoor pool and great location dowtown Great quality for a reasonnable price > grandtimeshotel.com > www.sherbrookecomfortinn.com 1, Belvédère Sud 4295, Bourque 1-888-999-3499 819-564-4400 HÔTEL LE PRÉSIDENT HÔTEL LE FLORAL ★★★★ 117 rooms ★★★ 52 rooms Large indoor pool and whirlpool Great value for all the comfort > hotel-le-president.com you are looking for! Outdoor pool 3535, King Ouest > hotellefl oral.com 1-800-363-2941 1920, 12e avenue Nord 1-855-564-6811 OTL GOUVERNEUR Now... (NEW) 126 rooms A deluxe hotel beyond compare > otlhotelsherbrooke.ca Where 3131, King Ouest to sleep? 1-888-910-1111 AUBERGE MARQUIS DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT DE MONTCALM SHERBROOKE CONFERENCE RRRR 5 rooms CENTRE Cosy inn located dowtown for small groups ★★★ 178 rooms > marquisdemontcalm.com Full restaurant service on premises 797, du Général-De Montcalm > marriott.com/YSCDR 1-866-421-7773 2685, King Ouest 1-800-268-1133 GRAND TIMES HOTEL COMFORT INN SHERBROOKE ★★★★ 120 rooms ★★★ 58 rooms Indoor pool and great location dowtown Great quality for a reasonnable price > grandtimeshotel.com > www.sherbrookecomfortinn.com 1, Belvédère Sud 4295, Bourque 1-888-999-3499 819-564-4400 HÔTEL LE PRÉSIDENT HÔTEL LE FLORAL ★★★★ 117 rooms ★★★ 52 rooms Large indoor pool and whirlpool Great value for all the comfort > hotel-le-president.com you are looking for! Outdoor pool 3535, King Ouest > hotellefl oral.com 1-800-363-2941 1920, 12e avenue Nord 1-855-564-6811 55 216 143 LA HALTE DES PÈLERINS 693, chemin du Sanctuaire Sherbrooke and the heart E 112 R of the Townships 610 143 I A U T 216 610 N C U SA SHERBROOKE D MONT ORFORD IN M 12 55 E 4380, chemin du Parc, Orford C H TH 10 410 55 NORD AV. 112 BOUL. 112 10 SAINT-FRANÇOIS MURALIS ORFORD 216 NORD MONT 785, King Ouest 10 ORFORD Sherbrooke MONTREAL NORTH TERRIL 147 BOUL. LAKE MAGOG HATLEY JACQUES-CARTIER NORD 108 KING EST 112 BOUL. PORTLAND ESCAPADES MAGOG 143 KING OUEST MEMPHRÉMAGOG 141 ORFORD EXPRESS MacPherson Pier 247 710, place de la Gare 410 BELVÉDÈRE Pointe Merry, Magog MAGOG RIVER Sherbrooke MANOIR GALT OUEST LAKE MASSAWIPPI S HOVEY WELLINGTONAI SUDA LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG NT-FR N ERSITÉ Ç 575, rue Hovey 112 IV O N SUD I U S North Hatley . 55 L R U I O V B E FITCH BAY R 141 BLEU LAVANDE 216 143 247 SCALE: 891, Narrows (routeMONT 247) 0 5 10 km Stanstead OWL’S HEAD N STANSTEAD INTERSTATE 91 BOSTON, MA U.S.A (VERMONT).
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