Fall colour Route

Discover the best place to see the Fall in the Eastern Townships, along the Townships Trail.

North Hatley

North Hatley

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.

300, rue Mill, North Hatley North Hatley
J0B 2C0
819 842-1018
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Canton de Shefford

Canton de Shefford

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.

245, chemin Picard Shefford
J2M 1J2
450 539-2258
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Mine’s observatory

Mine’s observatory

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!

Boulevard St-Luc, face à la rue Panneton Val-des-Sources


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Chemin Compton, Bromont

Chemin Compton, Bromont

Bromont


Chemin Gaspé, Bromont

Chemin Gaspé, Bromont

Bromont


Chemin Huntington, Bromont

Chemin Huntington, Bromont

Bromont


Marmites aux Sorcières, Sutton

Marmites aux Sorcières, Sutton

Great hiking spot, access through the Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton and the Village-Montagne Trail

Sutton


Chemin Georgeville, Georgeville

Chemin Georgeville, Georgeville

Georgeville


Chemin des Pères, Magog

Chemin des Pères, Magog

Magog


Haut de la côte de Saint-Catherine-de-Hatley

Haut de la côte de Saint-Catherine-de-Hatley

Saint-Catherine-de-Hatley


Chemin Morgan, Coaticook

Chemin Morgan, Coaticook

Coaticook


Chemin Hyatt's Mills, Compton

Chemin Hyatt's Mills, Compton

Compton


Chemin Macdonald, Canton de Hatley

Chemin Macdonald, Canton de Hatley

Canton de Hatley


Sanctuaire du Sacré-Coeur de Beauvoir, Sherbrooke

Sanctuaire du Sacré-Coeur de Beauvoir, Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke


Chemin Victoria, Bury

Chemin Victoria, Bury

Bury


Route 255, Dudswell

Route 255, Dudswell

Dudswell


Chemin Gosford, Dudswell

Chemin Gosford, Dudswell

Dudswell


Chemin Rodrigue, Dudswell

Chemin Rodrigue, Dudswell

Dudswell


Rue des Érables, Dudswell

Rue des Érables, Dudswell

Marbleton (Dudswell)


Étang Burbank

Étang Burbank

Danville


Chemin Bogie, Ulverton

Chemin Bogie, Ulverton

View of the crossing of the Saint-François river and the Ulverton river.

(picture by Rick May Scott)

Ulverton


Chemin Mooney, Ulverton

Chemin Mooney, Ulverton

Ulverton


Chemin Mitchell, Cookshire-Eaton

Chemin Mitchell, Cookshire-Eaton

Cookshire-Eaton


Chemin de North Hatley, Sherbrooke

Chemin de North Hatley, Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke


Fall Festival at Mont Sutton - Sept. 16th to Oct. 15th 2023

Fall Festival at Mont Sutton - Sept. 16th to Oct. 15th 2023

Outdoor activities and colours
From September 16 to October 15 2023

Sutton


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Flambée des couleurs Magog-Orford - Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th 2023

Flambée des couleurs Magog-Orford - Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th 2023

From September 15 to October 15, 2023, enjoy the autumn colours at the Flambée des couleurs Magog-Orford! Come explore the jewels of the region and enjoy a variety of activities that combine culture and seasonal pleasures.

Magog et Orford


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Owl’s Head in colour - Sept. 23th to Oct. 9th 2023

Owl’s Head in colour - Sept. 23th to Oct. 9th 2023

September 23 & 24, September 30 and October 1, and October 7, 8, & 9 2023.

For three weekends, hiking is at its best at Owl's Head! Come and admire one of the most beautiful sceneries of the Eastern Townships! Incredible view of Lake Memphremagog and the surrounding mountains.

Mansonville


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Bellevue en couleurs - September 30th to 8th 2023

Bellevue en couleurs - September 30th to 8th 2023

September 30th and October 1st & 7-8 October, 2023

Many activities for all the family. Movies (in French), shows, sports, colors and more.

Sherbrooke


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Chemin Moulton Hill, Sherbrooke

Chemin Moulton Hill, Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke


Centre d’interprétation de la nature du lac Boivin, Granby

Centre d’interprétation de la nature du lac Boivin, Granby

Observation tours and walking trails with splendid views of Boivin Lake and the surrounding mountains.

(picture by Clement Feuz)

700, rue Drummond, Granby


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Panoramas of forests and mountains along Fitch Bay. Take the opportunity to see the Narrows Covered Bridge, located nearby.

Fitch Bay (Canton de Stanstead)


Rue Main (Route 141), Ayer's Cliff

Rue Main (Route 141), Ayer's Cliff

View on Massawippi Lake

Ayer's Cliff


Chemin de Way's Mills, Way's Mills (Barnston-Ouest)

Chemin de Way's Mills, Way's Mills (Barnston-Ouest)

A heritage path between fields and forests.

Way's Mills (Barnston-Ouest)


Chemin de Saint-Armand, Frelighsburg

Chemin de Saint-Armand, Frelighsburg

One of the most beautiful villages in Quebec.

Frelighsburg


Stone Circle, Stanstead

Stone Circle, Stanstead

Made of local granite, the Stanstead Stone Circle is a perfect place to enjoy nature and rejuvenate.

Stanstead


Don't hesitate to stroll along Chemin Cochrane. You will certainly be amazed by the tree arches and the endless valleys.

Compton
J0B 1L0