The Townships trail
A tourist route to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Eastern Townships as well as our American and British heritage.
Dans les Cantons-de-l'Est
Discover the exceptional cultural, material and intangible heritage in the Coaticook River Valley.
Venture into our region through Voie des Pionniers, meet Quebec poets in Saint-Venant-de-Paquette or learn more about the life of Sir Arthur Norton, at Musée Beaulne.
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A tourist route to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Eastern Townships as well as our American and British heritage.
Dans les Cantons-de-l'Est
Over fifteen designated sites with stone sculpture works and poetry highlighting Quebec authors and their works. Discover the church museum and see the annual exhibition at the Art Gallery in the sacristy. Three-kilometer path (with or without audioguide).
12, chemin du Village St-Venant-de-Paquette (Québec) J0B 1S0
The ancestral Church Museum, a woodworking masterpiece, boasts a concert hall for over 450 persons. Exceptional acoustics in this allwood building.
*Will be back in summer '24!*
Explore the life, work and birthplace of Louis-S.-St-Laurent, former Prime Minister of Canada. Visit his father's general store and fall under the charm of the attractions of the rural village where he grew up.
Summer 2022: from June 18th to Septembre 5th, from Wednesday to Sunday, opened 10 A.M to 5 P.M.
We offer weekly and intensive worshops that focus mainly on sculpture and ceramics, but not exclusively.
2133, chemin de Way's Mills, Ayer's cliff, Québec K0B 1C0
Performance hall in an intimate atmosphere, located within an old church built in early 20th century. Professional performances and diversified program.
116, rue Wellington, Coaticook J1A 2H7
*Will be back in summer '24, on the grounds of College François Delaplace in Waterville!*
Summer program of creative arts and crafts workshops for adults. Close to nature. This summer, enjoy Vacances Arts Nature!
Siège social et adresse postale: 5000, boul. Bourque, CP 25081 Sherbrooke (Québec) J1N 2K0
Unique to Compton architecture, this sumptuous ancient villagehouse home with a loggia, opens its doors to regional artistic expression. Cultural events. To enrich the community’s life and honour its heritage.
7, chemin Hatley, Compton J0B 1L0
Observe landscapes while learning to draw them
Twelve sketch stops are set up across the Coaticook region to offer you a fun activity with the main objective of observing a landscape. The drawing tables are equipped with explanatory panels, which allow the artist in you, beginner or experienced, to be guided in order to reproduce the landscape that presents itself in front of you as well as a flora or fauna species to be protected on the territory. .
Bring your paper and pencils and you will undoubtedly be enchanted by this activity which brings together both nature and culture!
Consult the following map to locate the sketch stop sites
More than one place
Under the direction of Van Grimde Corps Secrets, the Malvina site brings together art, heritage and biodiversity in a fascinating place, where nature, culture and new technologies meet
• Outdoor exhibitions Once upon a time in Malvina.. and Cors primal/Corps futur
• Cultural mediation and guided tours
• Activities on biodiversity and local ecosystems
• Interactive digital tour, virtual reality experience, and more!
309, Malvina road
Located in the Arthur-Osmore-Norton castle (1845-1919), the Beaulne Museum transports you to the enchanting setting of a 20th century bourgeois residence. Discover the rich heritage of the Coaticook region through a varied program of historical and artistic exhibitions. In summer, book a place for English tea on the Museum veranda! Good visit!
Enjoy the most of your stay in the Coaticook River Valley!