Meeting planner’s guide
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INDEX Region’s presentation Regional map MEMPHREMAGOG REGION Lodging Hôtel Chéribourg Manoir des Sables Estrimont Suites & Spa Espace 4 Saisons La Petite Auberge de Jouvence Spa Eastman Ripplecove Lakefront Hotel Manoir Hovey
Capacity
1,200 400 350 230 150 100 100 90
Lodging units
124 140 95 82 24 43 30 + 2 cottages 36 + 1 cottage
Attractions Vignoble Le Cep d’Argent Escapades Memphrémagog Bleu Lavande
180 N/A 176 (Meeting : 32) N/A — N/A
DESTINATION SHERBROOKE Lodging Delta Hotel Sherbrooke by Marriott, Conference Centre OTL Gouverneur Sherbrooke
1,300 489
Location for events, shows, exhibitions Sherbrooke Exhibition Centre MRC DES SOURCES REGION Attraction Destination Saint-Camille GRANBY REGION Attraction Zoo de Granby
5,600
300
CORPORATE GIFTS CRÉATEURS DE SAVEURS PRODUCTS
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Located less than an hour south of Montreal, the Eastern Townships offer you a variety of packages combining lodging and activities in a setting where nature and culture come together to provide exceptional experiences.
178 126 N/A
115
WHY THE TOWNSHIPS? > Proximity > Variety of establishments > Tranquility
511
N/A
BROME-MISSISQUOI REGION Lodging Hôtel Château-Bromont 504 166 Auberge West Brome 150 26 Attractions Orpailleur Vineyard Le Vignoble du Ruisseau
Welcome to the townships
240 200
N/A N/A
> Great quality/price ratio > Relaxing atmosphere > Broad range of activities > Free parking
Visitors are invariably impressed by our mountains – the most majestic in Québec, over a thousand metres high and matched only by an amazing array of glacier-formed lakes. For your business meetings, the region is overflowing with hidden treasures of all sizes, ensuring successful gatherings. From a country inn to a hotel, come exercise your brain cells in a stimulating atmosphere. The Eastern Townships is renowned for its outstanding hospitality. There is no better place to hold business gatherings or conventions than in well equipped establishments nestled in picturesque settings.
A wide variety of meetings and conference locations – including hotels, country inns and convention centres – some 3,800 rooms can accommodate you and offer business clients a full range of services: about 200 meetings rooms of all sizes, the latest technology, impeccable service and meals to remember. After work, the region provides many opportunities to unwind and re-energize for your next day of work or play. In our hotels you’ll find fitness centres, indoor pools, spas and health center. In the area you’ll find golf courses, bicycle trails, ski resorts, outdoor centres, charming Victorian villages and over 50 tourist attractions of every sort. Why not take the Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route, the Townships Trail or the Summit Drive, one of the three official tourist routes that lead you to a new way of discovering the Eastern Townships.
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regional map
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Regional map
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161 20
To Victoriaville
To Québec
Disraeli
263
55
Saint-Félixde-Kingsey +
139 55
255
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Trois-Lacs
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Région des Sources area
116
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Acton Vale
116 211
Saint-Hyacinthe
+
116
116
MONTÉRÉGIE TOURIST REGION
Granby 235
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233
104
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133
Saint-Ignacede-Stanbridge
202
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Mont Sutton
To Richford
243
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Access to the Wine Route Townships Trail
Mont Louise
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+
27
The Summit Drive Alternative route
°
Permanent tourist information office
Montagne de Marbre
°
Seasonal tourist information office
Mont Gosford
Tourist information stands Airport
Toronto
Cœur villageois
693 Sherbrooke 802 240 Québec
Village-relais
399 347 451 Gatineau-Ottawa
Coaticook River Valley area
657 834 814 New-York
546 147 253 207 608 Montréal 661 35
Saint-Venantde-Paquette
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275 322 622 115 Magog
804 105 179 457 786 258 130 Lac-Mégantic 630 88
233 282 691 84
53
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867 438 618 718 331 512 403 543 526 Boston
MAINE (U.S.)
Distance chart in kilometres
141
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5
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Map Key Autoroute
Mont Scotch Cap
Notre-Damedes-Bois +
+
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°
257
East Mont Hereford Hereford 253 +
147
Lac Lyster Mont Pinacle
° 212
Mont Prospect
°
Baldwin
91
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+
Saint-Herménégilde + +
+ Piopolis
#
781
Coaticook
+ Barnston
°
°
Lac-Mégantic
(
Chartierville
206
55
Beebe Plain
210
Sainte-Edwidgede-Clifton
Kingscroft
Mont SaintJoseph
Audet
Mont Saint-AugustinScotch de-Woburn
Saint-Isidore-de-Clifton
143
)
+ Val-Racine
PARC NATIONAL DU MONT-MÉGANTIC
Mont Bélanger
204
161
Hampden
La Patrie
251
Stanstead-Est + Way's Mills
Stanstead
Randboro
208
P 147
P
P
253
Martinville
141
P
Sawyerville
+
Compton +
+ Fitch Bay
°°
108
? +North Hatley
West Ditton
Island Brook + Birchton Newport 210 Eaton Corner
+ Sainte-Cécilede-Whitton
263
Mont Mégantic
Saint-Robert+ Bellarmin
Saint-Ludger +
° Sainte-Cécile-Station
Marston
#
212
Lac Drolet
Mégantic region area
Haut-Saint-François area
108
Mont Bellevue
°P P
141
Lac Moffatt
257
Cookshire-Eaton
143
Mont Sainte-Cécile
Milan +
214
Mont Morne de Saint-Sébastien
+ Lac-Drolet
Nantes +
214
+ Bury
214
°
263
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141
247
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Mont Aylmer
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108
+
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°
10
112
+ Orford
(
Bolton-Sud +
Sutton
220
Mont Orford
Sutton Junction
Glen Sutton + Abercorn
105
+
Sherbrooke area
Lac Montjoie
Lac # Lac Fraser Stukely PARC NATIONAL DU MONT-ORFORD
( ?
Ascot Corner 610
Magog
Lac-Brome (Knowlton)
West Brome 139
Lac
Bonsecours Bowker +
112
Lac 243 Brome
? Dunham
235
To Burlington
215
East Farnham
Sainte-Annede-la-Rochelle
215
INTERSTATE
4
+
Waterloo
Lac-Brome (Fulford)
Mont Brome
220
Stukely
10
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+ Philipsburg + Saint-Armand
1
241
+
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Cowansville
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202
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55
222
Lac Brompton
+ Saint-Romain
Sainte-Margueritede-Lingwick +
257
173
°
108
143
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Lac Elgin
Westbury
112
249
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°
Mont Stoke
agog
To Montréal
241
DE LA YAMASKA Réservoir # Choinière
222
222
P
+
269
CHAUDIÈRE-APPALACHES TOURIST REGION
Lambton
108
Dudswell + (Bishopton area)
Stoke +
Stratford +
Stornoway + + Weedon (Fontainebleau area) 161
216
55
Lac Mas sawippi
112
P
Valcourt
agog
Granby & region area
Roxton-Sud
phrém
231
133
Lac Boissonneault
h
+ Saint-FrançoisXavier- de-Brompton
Racine
Lac Mem
229
139 Sainte-Cécile+ de-Milton + Roxton Pond
255
(+
112
Dudswell (Marbleton area)
Windsor
Val-Saint-François area
137
Saint-Camille
249
Val-Joli +
Maricourt +
Lac M
227
227
Cleveland
Kingsbury +
139
Weedon
+ Saint-Claude
243 222
133
Richmond
Melbourne
161
Lac Louise
216
Saint-Georges- + de-Windsor
143
Weedon (Saint-Gérard area) + 257
249
P 55
116
Ham-Sud +
+ Wotton
+ Ulverton
139
Lac Aylmer
257Parc régional du Mont-Ham
#
PARC NATIONAL DE FRONTENAC
+
BeaulacGarthby
°
216
255
Asbestos +
112
Saint-Adrien +
Les Trois Lacs
Danville
243
L'Avenir
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Kingsey Falls
204
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20
Ste-Praxède
161
108
Lac
+ Drummondville
122
263
116
CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC TOURIST REGION
ois Saint- Franç
255
143
To Saint-Georges
To Beauceville
To Thetford Mines
c La
122
e Bai
To Trois-Rivières
114
To Portland
Lac Wallace
Hereford
Beecher Falls 3
NEW HAMPSHIRE (U.S.)
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MEMPHREMAGOG REGION
Where business is a pleasure!
Photo credit: Escapades Memphrémagog
Contact Noémie Poirier General Manager
Photo credit: Marco Bergeron
COMBINE BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE Memphremagog offers an idyllic location for your next business meeting! The beauty of the region will charm your participants, be it for a symposium, annual conference, or strategic planning retreat. The region’s long tradition of resort services will put you at ease and enhance the organization of your event. We can guide you on the choice of accommodations, activities, corporate gifts, and food services for all your needs. Our team of regional partners works to ensure you can benefit from quality, originality, and authenticity.
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THE REGION’S HOTELS OFFER MORE THAN 700 UNITS, RANGING FROM THREE TO FIVE STARS Many meeting halls are available, some as large as 8,300 square feet. Try a unique event for multiple benefits! Memphremagog offers unusual locations: a field of lavender, a church converted into a theatre, a patio in a vineyard, the deck of a luxurious cruise boat, and much more.
1-800-267-2744 819-843-2744 noemie.poirier@tourisme-memphremagog.com
2911, chemin Milletta, suite 150 Magog J1X 0R4
tourisme-memphremagog.com
Let us be your guides.
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Hôtel CHéribourg
# 44321
4 }}}}
CONVENTION CENTER SURROUNDED BY NATURE
2603, chemin du Parc Orford J1X 8C8
Contact Christine Paquette 1-888-550-1488, ext.: 299 cpaquette@hotelscongres.com
cheribourg.com
The Cheribourg Hotel is… Located in the heart of the National Park of Mount Orford, more than 18 000 sq.ft. of meeting rooms for all your events, 124 cozy rooms and small condos, a fine cuisine combining the flavors of regional products, a complete health center in the heart of nature’s bounty, many activities on the site in summer and winter 6,000-squarefoot indoor playroom with inflatable games, movie theater, pool table, ping pong table and a skilled and a dedicated team available to offer you the personalized service that will meet your expectations. Lodging units: 124
REGION
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Located in magnificent Magog-Orford, the Cheribourg is a real gem regrouping in its heart the high-quality services of a resort, convention center and health center.
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DINING & CHEF The Hôtel Chéribourg will entice your senses. The “Les Sommets” dining room, famous for its regional fine dining, ranks among the 500 best restaurants in Quebec, according to the prestigious Guide Debeur. Dining rooms Capacity Les Sommets 200 Bistro 60 Terrace 50
SERVICES & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS On-site services: Spa Chéribourg, fitness room, indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool bath, playroom with inflatable games, tennis court, badminton, volley-ball and skating rink. Nearby attractions: Golf Manoir des Sables, cycling paths, hiking trails, Mont Orford, Lake Memphremagog, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails. AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • High tech audio-visual equipment • Technician
meeting rOOMS ROOMS
DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
CONFERENCE
U
COCKTAIL ROND
COCKTAIL
KIOSK
Magog A
66’ x 47’
3,102 sq.ft.
16’ 10”
180
345
72
64
260
360
20
Magog B
21’ x 47’
987 sq.ft.
-
50
100
30
20
-
125
4
-
1,440 sq.ft.
9’
-
-
25
20
64
150
-
Terasse A
35’ x 23’
805 sq.ft.
9’
40
75
35
30
-
75
-
Terasse B
30’ x 42’
1,260 sq.ft.
9’
72
145
45
40
-
145
-
Terasse AB
-
2,065 sq.ft.
9’
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Abénaquis
21’ x 28’
588 sq.ft.
8’6”
35
60
14
12
-
-
-
Bistro
Algonquin
8’ x 14’
112 sq.ft.
8’6”
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Montagnais
15’ x 30’
450 sq.ft.
8’6”
30
50
30
21
-
-
-
Des Appalaches
16’ x 35’
560 sq.ft.
8’6”
35
55
36
27
-
-
-
Chéribourg
80’ x 48’
3,840 sq.ft.
11’11”
225
425
110
90
320
500
26
Du Parc
32’ x 48’
1,536 sq.ft.
11’11”
96
175
65
50
120
200
10
Memphrémagog
32’ x 48’
1,536 sq.ft.
11’11”
96
175
65
50
120
200
10
-
1,606 sq.ft.
11’11”
-
-
-
-
-
200
7
143’ x 48’
6,864 sq.ft.
11’11”
400
775
200
164
560
1 000
44
Grand Foyer Orford Orford et Grand foyer
-
8,376 sq.ft.
11’11”
486
900
-
-
620
1 200
-
Alfred-Desrochers
31’ x 15’
465 sq.ft.
9’
-
-
14
-
-
-
-
Grande-Coulée
40’ x 31’
1,240 sq.ft.
12’
36
70
32
27
-
100
-
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Estrimont Suites & Spa ALL-SUITE HOTEL IN COUNTRYSIDE SETTING
# 50164
4 }}}} 44, avenue de l’Auberge Orford J1X 6J3
Contact 1-800-990-8223, ext.: 5651 819-843-2123 ventes@estrimont.ca
estrimont.ca
• 95 spacious suites with Nespresso machine, fireplace, kitchenette, private terrace for a comfortable stay • Bella Pella Quebec bath products • Scandinavian space witch includes: 5 hot tubs, outdoor pool, Finnish sauna, Nordic shower, relaxation yurt with herbal tea break • Indoor pool and gym • Meeting rooms with remarkable windows • Experienced team to guarantee the success of your meeting • Dedicated maitre d’hotel during your event • Diversified culinary offer from the TOMAHAWK Grill restaurant • Amerispa Health Center on-site
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A unique 4-stars establishment with :
Free of charge: • High-speed wireless Internet • Free electric vehicle charging stations
LODGING UNITS: 95 suites with fireplace, kitchenette,balcony and BBQ.
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DINING Our chef uses high-quality products to create inviting meals at the banquet or the Tomahawk grill restaurant. L’Estrimont Suites & Spa offers several spaces for you to gather: terrace, bistro, lounge and the cozy dining room with a view. Our team will offer you several culinary experiences! Restaurant: Terrace: Bistro-bar:
180 persons 90 persons 30 persons
SERVICES & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS On-site services: Les Sans Filtres coffee shop, fitness centre, indoor and outdoor heated pools, 4-season whirlpool baths, Finnish sauna, Amerispa Health Centre, Nordic shower, exercise room, volleyball & tennis courts and a large terrace with view on the mountain. Nearby attractions: 4 ski resorts, Parc national du MontOrford, Escapades Memphrémagog (cruises), Orford Express tourist train, sailing, gourmet tour, Bleu Lavande, cycling trails, winery visits, 8 golf courses and much more! AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • Personalized coordination services • Flipchart • Television • Audio-visual material • Wireless high speed Internet access • Free electric vehicle charging stations
MEETING ROOMS ROOMS
Dimensions
SuRFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
ThEATER
ConfErence
U
FEAST
Cocktail
Nolain AB
80’ X 44’
3,520 sq.ft.
9’ and 11’
200
320
110
90
264
350
Nolain A
54’ X 44’
2,376 sq.ft.
9’
100
200
80
60
160
250
Nolain B
25’ X 51’
1,275 sq.ft.
11’
70
120
48
40
88
100
Magog-Orford
77’ X 46’
3,542 sq.ft.
15’ and 19’
180
330
110
90
264
350
Orford
50’ X 46’
2,300 sq.ft.
15’
120
210
90
70
160
240
Magog
27’ X 46’
1,242 sq.ft.
15’
60
120
48
40
88
110
Merry
19’ X 27’
513 sq.ft.
10’
25
48
28
32
60
60
Abénaquis
28’ X 22’
616 sq.ft.
10’
36
60
30
24
48
75
Executive
23’ X 24’
322 sq.ft.
9’
-
-
10
-
-
-
Alfred-Desrochers
14’ X 16’
224 sq.ft.
9’
-
-
-
12
-
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Manoir des sAbles FOR A MORE PRODUCTIVE CONVENTION
SERVICES & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
# 38861
4 }}}} 90, avenue des Jardins Orford J1X 6M6
Contact Christine Paquette 1-888-550-1488 ext.: 299 cpaquette@hotelscongres.com
DINING AND CHEF The “Les Jardins” restaurant offers fine dining prepared by our chef, who brilliantly combines spices with regional flavours to create delightful exotic dishes.
On-site services: • Manoir des Sables Spa (Hammam, saltwater, whirlpool baths, multi-jet showers) • Golf Manoir des Sables, Lake Ecluse (private lake) • Fitness room • Indoor and outdoor pools • Nordic baths • Finnish sauna • 2 tennis courts • Cross-country ski trails • Equipment (skis, snowshoes, skates, canoe, kayak and bike) • Experia • Footgolf course Nearby attractions: • Mont Orford • Lac Memphremagog • Cycling paths
Dining rooms Capacity Les Jardins 110 Bar l’Albatros 70 Le Pub 40
AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • High tech audio-visual equipment • Technician
manoirdessables.com MEETING ROOMS ROOMS
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At Manoir des Sables, the success of your event is guaranteed. Few sites are comparable to the Manoir who benefits from the magnificence of a lake and a mountain. Paired to a delicious gastronomy and a warm atmosphere, there is no doubt that your event will be successful. The Manoir des Sables is… • A site of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of the Eastern Townships • Windowed meeting & banquet rooms with balconies and terraces • 113 rooms and 27 suites in the private Chateau Wing offering a high level of comfort • A 300 acre playground, offering onsite activities for all seasons • A skilled and dedicated team is at your availability to offer you a personalized service that will exceed your expectations. Lodging units: 140
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DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
CONFERENCE
U
FEAST SQUARE
FEAST ROUND
COCKTAIL
KIOSK
Cordial
26’ x 33’
858 sq.ft.
11 (9’9”)
45
80
35
28
72
64
140
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Champêtre A
33’ x 20’
660 sq.ft.
11 (9’9”)
40
60
34
28
72
48
80
-
Champêtre B
33’ x 20’
660 sq.ft.
11 (9’9”)
40
60
34
28
72
48
80
-
Champêtre C
33’ x 20’
660 sq.ft.
11 (9’9”)
40
60
34
28
72
48
80
-
Champêtre D
33’ x 20’
660 sq.ft.
11 (9’9”)
40
60
34
28
72
48
80
-
Champêtre AB
33’ x 40’
1,320 sq.ft.
11 (9’9”)
80
130
48
42
144
96
200
-
Champêtre ABC
33’ x 60’
1,980 sq.ft.
11 (9’9”)
120
180
66
60
216
144
300
13
Champêtre ABCD
33’ x 80’
2,640 sq.ft.
11 (9’9”)
180
260
84
78
288
192
400
16
Président A
18’ x 10’6”
191 sq.ft.
8’
10
18
12
10
12
16
35
-
Président B
18’ x 17’
306 sq.ft.
8’
10
25
12
10
12
16
35
-
18’ x 27’6”
497 sq.ft.
8’
30
42
26
24
24
32
80
3
Exécutif A
Président AB
18’ x 17’
306 sq.ft.
8’
10
25
12
10
12
16
35
-
Exécutif B
18’ x 15’
270 sq.ft.
8’
10
25
12
10
12
16
35
-
Exécutif AB
18’ x 32’
576 sq.ft.
8’
30
50
26
24
24
32
80
3 -
Cherry River A
44’ X 22’
968 sq.ft.
12’
60
110
40
36
96
64
110
Cherry River B
44’ x 21’6”
950 sq.ft.
12’
60
110
40
36
96
64
110
-
Cherry River AB
44’ x 43’6”
1,918 sq.ft.
12
120
225
56
46
192
128
200
12 -
Cantons A
37’ x 21’
777 sq.ft.
10’
50
90
32
26
72
48
100
Cantons B
37’ x 22’9”
847 sq.ft.
10’
50
90
32
26
72
48
100
-
43’ x 37’
1,591 sq.ft.
10
100
180
48
38
144
96
180
9
Hall Pre-function
42’ x 17’8”
747 sq.ft.
10
40
70
-
-
-
-
80
-
Cantons AB + Hall
Cantons AB
54’8” x 43’9”
2,405 sq.ft.
10
130
250
54
44
228
152
250
11
Sablon
17’ x 17’
289 sq.ft.
8’
20
24
12
10
12
8
35
-
V.I.P.
18’ x 28’
504 sq.ft.
8’
-
-
15
-
-
-
-
-
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La Petite Auberge De Jouvence
# 162901
3 }}}
A DIFFERENT KIND OF MEETING! 131, chemin de Jouvence Orford J1X 6R2
Contact Sales Department 1-800-567-3134, ext.: 1837 info@jouvence.com
jouvence.com
DINING AND CHEFS The Petite Auberge is a spellbound place where time ceases to exist. The day comes to an end with an exquisite meal in a convivial dining room with a breathtaking view of its natural surroundings. The quality and freshness of the food are beyond compare, and the presentation is a treat for the eyes! Discover our popular bistro where we welcome our guests for a happy hour. La Petite Auberge: Buffet-style breakfast and lunch, and 4-course banquet dinner. La Crémaillère Hall: Buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining rooms Capacity La Petite Auberge 70 according to seating layout La Crémaillère 250 according to seating layout SERVICES & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Free on-site services: beach, outdoor spa and sauna, hiking, stand-up paddle, adventure trail, canoeing, rabaska canoeing, kayaking, pedal boating, beach volleyball, crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, pool table, horseshoes and shuffleboard, ping-pong, Mississippi table, board games, bicycle trail (Route verte). On-site services ($): sailing, climbing, archery, massage therapy, team bonding sessions, fatbike. Nearby activities and attractions: Mont-Orford National Park, downhill skiing , golfing, horseback riding, tree-to-tree aerial adventure.
Our all-inclusive packages include a 1-night stay, 3 meals, meeting room, coffee snack break, and access to all our outdoor equipment and facilities on site. Need something special? Let us know! We will build your own personalized package according to your needs. Ask us about the possibility of reserving the Petite Auberge exclusively.
available equipment • Free Wi-Fi Internet • Multimedia projectors • Screens • Microphones • Speakers • Televisions • Audio systems • DVD and Blue-Ray
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The Petite Auberge is the best kept-secret in Mont-Orford National Park. You’ll discover the ideal place to organize your business meetings. Whether it’s a board of directors, steering committee or seminar, no other location offers the serenity of a national park. Jouvence is also well-known for its team bonding sessions; why not include one in your stay!
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LODGING UNITS: 24
DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
BOARDROOM
U
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COCKTAIL
Marie-Victorin
33’ x 26’
858 sq.ft.
8’
48
90
40
32
-
90
Rose des Vents
30’ x 45’
1,350 sq.ft.
15’
76
150
62
51
90
150
Léon Arsenault
24’ x 16’
384 sq.ft.
10’
24
42
24
20
-
36
Vire-Vent A
25’ x 18’
450 sq.ft.
8’
24
45
24
20
-
40
Vire-Vent B
24’ x 18’
432 sq.ft.
8’
24
45
24
20
-
40
Girouette
31’ x 30’
930 sq.ft.
12’
46
86
32
24
56
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SPA Eastman
DINING Our Tonic Cuisine® will take you on a culinary journey like no other! Colorful, tasty and energizing, it will appeal to the finest gourmets, while respecting all regimes.
REINVENT YOUR BUSINESS MEETINGS!
# 35195
4 }}}} 895, chemin des Diligences Eastman J0E 1P0
Contact 1-800-665-5272 450-297-3109 corpo@spa-eastman.com
spa-eastman.com
With its 15 kilometers of hiking trails, natural streams and ecological pond accessible for bathing, lush gardens and picture-perfect scenery, the estate allows guests to commune with Mother Nature all the while allowing for breathtaking views of Mount Orford.
Dining room Capacity Spa Eastman dining room 80 OUR CORPORATE SERVICE PROPOSAL Spa Eastman wants to help you reach your goals in a unique setting that promotes comfort, wellness and relaxation. Simply let us know what your needs are, we have personalized turnkey corporate solutions for you! AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • High speed Wi-Fi Internet • Conference telephone • Projector • Projection screen • DVD player • Audio system • Flip chart • Easel • Laser pointer • Fax and photocopy services ($) Personalized activities Optimize your meetings with activities during your breaks organized specifically for you by our kinesiologists.
Lodging units: 43 Services and activities on-site
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Proclaimed among the top 10 Spas in the World, our establishment is located in the Eastern Townships on a charming domain of 326 acres and offers 43 rooms.
Our recipes are carefully prepared with organic, fresh and natural products recognized for their benefits.
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MEETING ROOMS
Free access to outdoor hot baths and polar baths, Kneipp© circuit, Igloo shower, hammam, saunas, swimming pools and to the gym.
rooms
Dimensions
surface
school
Theater
Conference
U
feast
YOGA
MeDITATION
Lac Orford
50’ x 21’
1,050 sq.ft
64
100
36
38
88
35
42
Verrière
36’ x 26’
936 sq.ft
30
64
18
18
-
25
30
Daily workout training sessions, workshops and conferences presented by global health coaches. Bistro and retail shop with specialized products.
Lac Stukely
28’ x 17’
476 sq.ft
6
40
10
12
-
-
-
Lac Argent
20’ x 16’
320 sq.ft
12
22
12
12
-
-
-
Lac Parker
20’ x 12’
240 sq.ft
-
7
10
8
-
-
-
Over 70 specialized cares: Massage, kinesiology, naturopathy, body and esthetic care.
Lac Parker / Argent
28’ x 20’
560 sq.ft
26
47
26
22
-
-
-
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RIPPLECOVE, LAKEFRONT HOTEL ELEGANT...INTIMATE…EXCLUSIVE!
SERVICES AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
# 18174
5 }}}}} 700, chemin Ripplecove Ayer’s Cliff J0B 1C0
Contact Sofia Van Zuiden Event Coordinator 1-800-668-4296, ext. 328 svanz@ripplecove.com
ripplecove.com
On-site services: High-speed wireless Internet, fine dining, full service spa, tennis, kayaks, heated exterior pool, private beach, bicycles, ice-skates, snowshoes. Nearby attractions: Dufferin Heights, Milby and Orford. Ski at: Mont- Orford, Owl’s Head. Horseback riding, lake cruises, Tomifobia Valley, Nature trail and more! MENTIONS • CAA/AAA 4 Diamond Hotel Award for luxury accommodations • CAA/AAA 4 Diamond Restaurant Award for outstanding cuisine and service • Best of Award of Excellence AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT All conference rooms are equipped with the free following equipment: • High-speed wireless Internet • Projection screens • Spider phone • LCD projector (fees may apply) • Flip charts • Printer and photocopy service • Television, video and DVD
Professional and bilingual employees allow clear communication with all group members to insure a smooth execution of even the most demanding agenda. Plan your next meeting or wedding at Ripplecove Hotel & Spa on the shores of beautiful Lake Massawippi! You will be glad you did! lodging units: 30 rooms, suites and 2 cottages
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Located on a private 12 acre peninsula, only 75 minutes from Montreal, Ripplecove Hotel & Spa offers a perfect blend of old world charm, service and modern amenities. With 3 private conference rooms, Ripplecove is ideal for meetings, weddings and all other group functions. The hotel is located on a private 12 acre lakeside estate which provides the perfect setting to insure a high level of privacy without distraction.
DINING Award winning international cuisine served on sterling silver and linen using only the finest local produce is offered at the restaurant ‘Le Riverain’ or with a more casual ambiance in the pub or lakeside terrace. Le Riverain at Ripplecove has won the coveted 4 Diamond Award every year since 1987. Three separate banquet halls can accommodate private groups from 10 to 90 persons.
meeting rooms ROOMS
DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
CONFERENCE
U
FEAST
COCKTAIL
Stafford
27’ x 42’
1,300 sq.ft.
11’
40
100
40
30
56
50
Massawippi
14’ x 24’
336 sq.ft.
9’
20
30
20
20
27
30
35’ x 30’
1050 sq.ft.
-
-
-
24
30
30
30
Abenaki
Dining room Capacity Le Riverain, Dining at Ripplecove 75
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Manoir HOvey Relax. Savor. Share.
# 18723
5 }}}}} 575, rue Hovey North Hatley J0B 2C0
Contact Julia Brouillard 1-800-661-2421 819-842-2702, ext.: 202 ventes@manoirhovey.com
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Manoir Hovey, a 5 star Relais & Châteaux property is the perfect setting to eliminate all distractions and plan a successful retreat. Nestled on the shores of Lake Massawippi it offers tranquility, fine dining, exceptional service and restful, luxurious rooms.
DINING AND CHEFS
SERVICES AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Two restaurants, one passion A renowned gastronomic destination, Manoir Hovey’s award-winning restaurant ‘‘Le Hatley’’ offers contemporary Quebec cuisine that focuses on seasonal local produce. The restaurant offers panoramic views of Lake Massawippi and of our English gardens, and the attentive and personalised service reflects our team’s dedication to excellence. Furthermore, our sommelier and his team have created an extensive wine list of 900 labels that has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence each year since 2004.
At Manoir Hovey, there are numerous activities to be enjoyed year-round. On-site, guests have access to our private beaches, heated pool, tennis court, gardens, gym, fleet of bicycles, massage room, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and stand-up paddle boards. We also offer culinary and/or wine tasting team building activities. In winter, enjoy snowshoe excursions and skating or ice-fishing directly at the hotel’s lakefront. Nearby are golf courses, premier alpine and crosscountry ski areas, numerous local producers and many other exciting experiences.
Chefs: Roland Ménard and Alexandre Vachon
Few hotels offer such a range of year-round activities, the majority of which are included in the rate - all of this less than five minutes from North Hatley, one of Quebec’s most picturesque villages.
Dining room Capacity Restaurant Le Hatley 108 Abénaki 80 Abénaki & Tap Room 120
Our main conference room, the Abenaki hall was recently renovated with a fresh new look bolstered by the antique-framed mirrors, rustic pendant chandeliers and contemporary finishing. The refurbished space includes state of the art audio visual equipment, luxurious pivoting leather chairs, DVD-player, LCD projector, remotelycontrolled projection screen and much more. The space is framed by magnificent views of Lake Massawippi and stunning English gardens. In the summer, French doors open out onto the terrace, where cocktails and hors d’oeuvres can be enjoyed. Lodging units: 36 rooms and suites and a cottage with 3 bedrooms.
meeting room ROOM Abénaki
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AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • High-resolution ACL projector • Disk drive • DVD • Bose speakers • Retractable screen • Spider telephone for conference calls • Adjustable three-zone lighting
DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
CONFERENCE
U
FEAST
38’ X 29’
1,102 sq.ft.
12’
58
90
30
35
80
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Espace 4 saisons NATURE. AUTHENTICITY. TRANQUILLITY.
SERVICES AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
# 217361
4 }}}} 4940, chemin du Parc Orford J1X 7N9
Contact Danielle Godin 1-855-330-6001, ext.: 2226 819-542-6001, ext.: 2226 danielle@palplus.ca
espace4saisons.com
The Auberge aux 4 Saisons d’Orford becomes Espace 4 Saisons and now offers a total of 82 accommodation units. Lodging units: 82 rooms, suites and lofts. DINING AND CHEF Our bistro offers simple, refined cuisine with a European flair, served in a warm and relaxing atmosphere.
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Atmosphere makes all the difference at corporate events, which is why we offer you more than just plain meeting rooms. We provide an inclusive corporate experience with services and activities customized to meet your needs, all in an enchanting decor favorable to expanding your company’s horizons.
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Chef: Antoine Rheault Dining rooms Capacity Cellier 24 Bar 20 Window side 36
Point of interest nearby: Orford Express tourist train, Escapades Memphrémagog cruise, Spa Nordic Station, Parc national du Mont-Orford, Lake Memphremagog, downtown Magog. On-site services: meeting spaces, banquet kitchen, 4 season indoor/outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, terrace with view on mount Orford, game room, underground parking, business centre, Burger Pub, Bistro 4 saisons, health & beauty center, fenestrated gym, lounge. Winter activities: downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, dog sledding, sleigh ride, hiking trails. At 5 minutes from downtown Magog. Spring, Summer and Fall: cycling, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, golfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, sail boating, summer theatre, horseback riding, bird watching, cruise, skateboarding, rollerblading, beach, picnic, lakes, Orford Express tourist train, Escapades Memphrémagog cruise. AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • Screen ($) • Wireless High Speed Internet • Telephone conference • Wireless Printer • Photocopy service • TV and DVD player ($) • Projector ($) • Flip chart ($) • Microphone ($)
meeting rooms ROOMS
DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
CONFERENCE
U
FEAST
COCKTAIL
Orford
67’ X 30’
2,010 sq.ft.
19’
130
200
50
50
150
230
1 diamant
22’ x 30’
660 sq.ft.
19’
45
65
26
30
50
75
2 diamants
22’ x 30’
660 sq.ft.
19’
45
65
26
30
50
75
3 diamants
23’ x 30’
690 sq.ft.
19’
45
65
26
30
50
75
Giroux
31’ x 26’
806 sq.ft.
10’
40
60
20
24
65
70
Alfred Desrochers
25’ x 21’
525 sq.ft.
9’
30
50
25
20
50
60
Cinéma
29’ x 18’
522 sq.ft.
8’
8
40
20
18
40
50
Cellier
23’ x 14’
322 sq.ft.
10’
10
16
14
12
24
30
2 X salons
16’ x 15’
240 sq.ft.
10’
10
-
-
6
8
12
Terrasse
49’ x 47’
2,303 sq.ft.
-
-
-
-
-
-
125
Bistro
22’ x 17’
374 sq.ft.
10’
10
-
-
-
60
-
Lounge
22’ x 14’
308 sq.ft.
10’
10
-
-
-
-
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Bleu Lavande
Escapades Memphrémagog
AN EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION FOR YOUR CORPORATE EVENTS Spring 2021 - new address 2525, rue Principale Ouest (route 112) Magog
New location in 2021 New activities will be available soon.
Contact Nathalie Cartier 819-843-5857 nathalie.cartier@bleulavande.com
Contact Danielle Godin 1-855-330-6001, ext.: 2226 819-542-6001, ext.: 2226 danielle@palplus.ca
AWAKEN YOUR SENSES AND GIVE A BOOST TO YOUR BUSINESS!
escapadesmemphremagog.com
en.bleulavande.com
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AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • Full audio-visual system • High quality projector • Giant screen • Wi-Fi
MENTIONS Member of SATQ, UMCA, Bus Carriers Federation Total capacity: 176 people DINING AND CHEF Gourmet cuisine, featuring local products. Chef: Ludovic Bruneau MEETING ROOMS Upper deck, Haut-Brion room Capacity: 28 to 32 people Main deck Capacity: 148 people AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • Televisions • Wireless microphone • VGA and HDMI connections
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Meeting room 15m x 5m meeting room that can accommodate up to 50 people.
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In spring 2021, Bleu Lavande will open the doors of its auditorium for new immersive experience. The auditorium will also be available for rental in low season.
Sway aboard the Grand Cru over the waters of magnificent Lake Memphremagog, a natural wonder in the Eastern Township. You’ll be fascinated by the boat’s luxurious interior, moved by its elegant setting, swept away by the poetry of the scenery, but above all you’ll indulge in pure pleasure thanks to an impressive and delicious menu. Plunge into one of the four gourmet getaways offered from May to October. It’s possible to reserve a section or to charter the boat depending on the size of your event and then customize it to your needs.
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1257, chemin de la Rivière Magog J1X 3W5
Vignoble Le Cep D’ARgent
Contact Jean-Paul Scieur 1-877-864-4441 819-864-4441 info@cepdargent.com
THE WORLD OF CHAMPAGNE IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
cepdargent.com
MENTIONS • Ordre national du mérite agricole, Award winner – Agritourism Special Mention - Eastern Townships & National • Over 95 international medals for products from Cep d’Argent • Gold medal, Coupe des Nations, for aperitif Fleur de Lys (Kir) 2014 • Gold medal, Coupe des Nations for the red wine La Réserve 2012 • Member of the Route des vins de l’Estrie
Available Equipment • Wi-Fi • Projector and screen • Sound system with auxiliary connection • Micro sticks, headset mike, video player
meeting rooms DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
CONFERENCE
U
FEAST
COCKTAIL
Chevaliers
50’ x 39’
1,950 sq.ft.
8’
110
140
110
50
120
50
Médiévale
75’ x 34’ irregular
2,550 sq.ft.
9,4’
150
150
120
60
180
200
The Champenois environment of the Eastern Townships proposes a unique sensory experience where discoveries are made with wonder, marked by the native Champagne of owners, Jean-Paul and François Scieur. Enjoy memorable moments through our guided tour, invigorate your senses with our wine tastings and bond during our Champagne aperitif activity which will allow you to explore the world of aromas. Welcome to our vineyard to visit also our Champagne method Interpretation Center. New: Champagne Village. DINING AND CHEF Buffet Royal will welcome you with the highest level of professionalism in order to provide you with the service that will meet the needs of your group.
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ROOMS
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Chef: Yvan Faucher Dining rooms Capacity Salle des Chevaliers 110 Salle médiévale 180 Terrace 150
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sherbrooke
HEART OF THE TOWNSHIPS
Contact Josianne Côté Delegate – Conference Promotion, Hosting, Business and Sports Tourism
Seminar of the Association des ingénieurs municipaux du Québec, October 2019 “I want to take the opportunity to thank and congratulate Destination Sherbrooke’s team for its continuous support throughout the organization stages of this seminar, from the bid process in the fall of 2017 through to the final report in October of 2019. Your support was without a doubt an essential part of this event’s huge success!” Strategically located near Quebec’s urban centres, Sherbrooke has several hotel complexes that are adapted to the different needs of event planners: - 20,000 sq.ft. convention centre connected to the Delta Hotel by Marriott - Sherbrooke - 3,000 sq.ft. conference centre connected to the Grand Hotel Times Sherbrooke - 3,000 sq.ft. conference centre in the OTL Gouverneur Sherbrooke - 830 3-star + rooms In addition to the above offers, the Sherbrooke Exhibition Centre has a fully adaptable exhibit surface area of 60,000 sq.ft.
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But the main value of holding your event in Sherbrooke is the free and customizable assistance that Destination Sherbrooke’s team of experts will provide you when planning and hosting your event. CONVENTION AND EVENT SUPPORT FUND Destination Sherbrooke developed a Convention and Event Support Fund (FACE). The financial support that can be granted, based on a pre-set scale, varies between $1,000 and $10,000. Ask one of our delegates if you are admissible.
819-212-7781 josianne.cote@destinationsherbrooke.com
congres.destinationsherbrooke.com
Michel Cyr, Eng., MBA Vice-President, Organizing Committee
88TH ACFAS CONVENTION, MAY 2019
“I can indeed say without a doubt that you’ve mastered the recipe! Thank you for working with the event organizers. Your expertise and professionalism allowed our beautiful region to shine and made Sherbrooke an unparalleled destination.” Caroline Bussières Administrative Coordinator - 88th ACFAS Convention
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DELTA HOTEL SHERBROOKE # 39406
BY MARRIOTT CONFERENCE CENTRE
3 }}} 2685, rue King Ouest Sherbrooke J1L 1C1
OUR EXPERTISE AT YOUR SERVICE FOR YOUR EVENT
Contact Catherine Arguin 819-822-9836 catherine.arguin@deltahotels.com
AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • Projection screens • Audio and video equipment • Audiovisual supplier on site • Complimentary wireless high speed Internet • Meeting Maestro Hotline in all meeting rooms • Accessories: laser pointer, lectern, stage, lighting • Projectors • Entertainment service • Simultaneous translation • Videoconferencing • Voting system
meeting rooms ROOMS
marriott.com/YSCDR
At Delta Hotel Sherbrooke by Marriott, Conference Centre, we understand that it is our job to make a meeting productive and a special event memorable. We also know that these gatherings should be unique and, most of all, stress-free. Our Rewarding Events program is designed to reward you. You can earn up to 50,000 Marriott Rewards® points and achieve Silver Elite status beginning with your first event.
Lodging units: 178 - 100% smoking free environment - 4 Green Keys of HAC
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With more than 20,000 square feet of available space for a total of 22 meeting rooms, the Conference Centre offers installations and a variety of services which are made to measure for each group.
DINING AND CHEF In a warm and friendly atmosphere, Le Murville Resto-Bar is the ideal place to meet parents, friends or business relations. Taste the various dishes prepared with care and creativity, a bistro style cuisine with quality local products, branded “Créateurs de saveurs Cantons-de-l’Est’’. Chef: Michel Lebacq
Le Grand salon de Sherbrooke
dimensions
SURFACE
CEILING
THEATER
SCHOOL
confErence
U
SQUARE
FEAST
cocktail
KiosK
75’ x 115’
8,625 sq.ft.
18’
1 300
700
-
-
-
860
1,200
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Sherbrooke A
75’ x 36’
2,700 sq.ft.
18’
450
180
-
-
-
210
400
18
Sherbrooke B
75’ x 43’
3,225 sq.ft.
18’
550
240
-
-
-
300
500
20
Sherbrooke C
75’ x 36’
2,700 sq.ft.
18’
450
180
-
-
-
210
400
18
Sherbrooke A AB ou BC
75’ x 79’
5,925 sq.ft.
18’
1 000
500
-
-
-
580
900
40
Rivière St-François
26’ x 24’
624 sq.ft.
9’
60
32
22
21
28
50
70
-
Rivière Magog
26’ x 24’
624 sq.ft.
9’
60
32
22
21
28
50
70
-
Rivière Coaticook
26’ x 24’
624 sq.ft.
9’
60
32
22
21
28
50
70
-
Lac Brome
21’ x 32’
672 sq.ft.
9’
70
32
24
24
24
50
75
-
Lac Massawippi
12’ x 18’
216 sq.ft.
9’
20
12
-
-
Lac Brompton
19’ x 26’
494 sq.ft.
9’
45
27
27
21
26
30
50
-
Lac Stukely
17’ x 26’
442 sq.ft.
9’
45
27
27
21
26
30
50
-
Lac Brompton et Lac Stykely
36’ x 26’
936 sq.ft.
9’
90
54
24
42
52
60
100
-
Lac des Nations
18’ x 18’
324 sq.ft.
9’
35
18
18
14
18
30
40
-
Lac Montjoie
18’ x 18’
324 sq.ft.
9’
35
18
18
14
18
30
40
Lac Memphrémagog
32’ x 38’
1,216 sq.ft.
9’
120
60
34
30
40
90
150
-
Lac Mégantic
26’ x 38’
988 sq.ft.
9’
100
45
30
22
32
60
140
-
Lac Aylmer
26’ x 38’
988 sq.ft.
9’
100
45
30
22
32
60
140
-
Lac Memphrémagog et Lac Mégantic
58’ x 38’
2,204 sq.ft.
9’
220
105
64
52
72
150
290
-
Lac Mégantic et Lac Aylmer
52’ x 38’
1,976 sq.ft.
9’
200
90
60
44
64
120
280
-
Lac Memphrémagog, Lac Mégantic et Lac Aylmer
84’ x 38’
3,192 sq.ft.
9’
320
150
94
74
104
210
430
-
Mont Bellevue
32’ x 14’
448 sq.ft.
9’
-
-
12
-
-
-
-
-
Salon des médias
30’ x 18’
540 sq.ft.
9’
40
-
-
-
-
30
-
6
Lac Orford
24’ x 19’
456 sq.ft.
9’
32
10
16
12
16
30
30
3
V.S.O.P. – A
-
1,177 sq.ft.
9’
70
30
24
24
30
50
50
4
V.S.O.P. – B
-
785 sq.ft.
9’
50
24
18
18
24
30
30
3
12
Dining rooms Capacity Le Murville 96 Bar 40
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Centre de Foires de Sherbrooke SHERBROOKE Heart of the Townships
DINING The Sherbrooke Exhibition Centre has two restaurants, a snack bar on the ground floor and a full restaurant on the upper floor which can accommodate up to 240 people, as well as a bar. The originality and freshness of the varied menus will certainly meet your expectations. 1600, boul. du Plateau-Saint-Joseph Sherbrooke J1L 0C8
Contact Pierre Duhamel 1-877-661-0088, ext.: 3250 819-560-8888, ext.: 3250 pierre.duhamel@ destinationsherbrooke.com
centredefoiressherbrooke.com
Dining areas Capacity Characteristics Restaurant 192 people Well lighted and atrium for banquet Numerous windows Bar – VIP 50 people Lounge atmosphere SERVICES AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS The Sherbrooke Exhibition Centre offers a rich and diversified program of events of all kinds for the general public. A spacious free parking area for 1,200 vehicles is offered to the clientele. The Exhibition Centre is located next to Highways 10 and 55, at the heart of a vast commercial complex of boutiques and stores, for the greatest pleasure of our visitors! Visit centredefoiressherbrooke.com and try our virtual immersive tour!
The Sherbrooke Exhibition Centre’s team is committed to create successful events for their customers. The Sherbrooke Exhibition Centre is a pure delight for event planners. “A beautiful and bright convention room! The staff is warm and welcoming, professional and particularly efficient. Thanks to the whole team we have been lucky to work with.”
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The Sherbrooke Exhibition Centre offers event planners a first class facility to ensure flexibility. The ideal place to hold trade shows, banquets, and business meetings, all in a prosperous environment. The multifunctional building offers an exhibition area of 60,000 sq.ft. divisible into three separate show rooms that can be transformed according to the logistical needs of promoters. Meeting rooms on the second floor are well suited for meetings, business dinners or conferences, all in a relaxed atmosphere. The professional team of the exhibition is committed to providing for promoters, an event experience success. The exhibition is located at the crossroads of Highways 10 and 55 in the heart of a commercial plateau with boutiques and shops, to the delight of visitors.
SERVICES OFFERED • Requests for a quote • Personalized inspection tour • Promotional and communication tools • Reference documents, such as room floor plans • Shuttle service via accommodations • Support for organizers • And much more Success Facilitator
meeting rooms - GROUND FLOOR ROOMS
Dimensions
SURFACE
CEILING
KIOSK 10’ X 10’
FEAST
Cocktail
A
119,7’ X 152,5’
18,061 sq.ft.
24’
83
944
1,960
B
131,2’ X 142,7’
18,773 sq.ft.
24’
80
960
1,400
C
156,8’ X 152,5’
23,303 sq.ft.
24’
118
1,320
2,100
AB
-
36,834 sq.ft.
24’
130
1,904
3,500
BC
-
42,076 sq.ft.
24’
145
2,280
3,640
ABC
-
60,137 sq.ft.
24’
300
3,224
5,600
Dimensions
SURFACE
CEILING
KIOSK 10’ X 10’
FEAST
Cocktail
9’
-
48 - 60
70
meeting rooms - UPPER FLOOR
Roselyne Lévesque Event Coordinator , Pijac Canada
ROOMS Meeting room 2
-
840 sq.ft.
“Many thanks to everyone at the Sherbrooke Exhibition Centre and Destination Sherbrooke; your contribution helped make this event a success!”
Meeting room 2 extension
-
1,298 sq.ft.
9’
-
72 - 90
100
Atrium
-
1,927 sq.ft.
11,6’
-
80
100
Restaurant
-
1,302 sq.ft.
9’
-
112
140
Bar - V.I.P
-
667 sq.ft.
10’
-
32
50
Valérie Binette Event Coordinator, FADOQ
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MEMBER OF • APEQ (Association des professionnels en exposition du Québec) • CAEM (Canadian Association of Exhibition Managers) • APCQ (Association des professionnels de congrès du Québec) • Meeting planners of Tourisme Eastern Townships
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OTL Gouverneur Sherbrooke
# 65822
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BEYOND COMPARE 3131, rue King Ouest Sherbrooke J1L 1C8
Contact Alain Robert 1-888-910-1111 819-780-8800 arobert@otl.ca
otl.ca
A modern deluxe hotel that melds soul and comfort for an incomparable stay. Our cozy, sunlit, smart rooms feature the latest iPad technology, quiet central air-conditioning and Nespresso coffee machines. Personalized full breakfast, wine coolerdispenser, professional gym, outsized indoor pool and free high-speed Internet.
SERVICES AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS What’s special about OTL is its commitment to making your stay unforgettable. Its unmatched services are proof: pool, gym, business centre, boutique and more. The addition of a spa and Nordic baths on four floors completes the OTL experience. With our wide range of services, enjoy a divine relaxing time. Located in the heart of Sherbrooke, OTL Gouverneur gives you easy, rapid access to the most popular attractions in the city and the Eastern Townships! See the most visited tourist attractions and succumb to the charm of the Eastern Townships. PAUS Spa Expérience Whether for a short or a long break, PAŪS offers you an ultimate relaxation experience. This four-level urban spa offers a wide range of upscale treatments and services to immerse you in a state of divine relaxation. Available equipment • HDMI projector (audio 1/8) • 184’’ screen • 161’’ screen • 55’’ television • Computers
MENTIONS • Hotels.com ‘Loved by Guests – Most Wanted Award 2018’ • Hotels.com ‘Loved by Guests - Most Wanted Award 2019’ • Trip Advisor ‘Certificate of Excellence 2018’ • Trivago National Awards 2019 - 5 star-hotel Top 3 in Quebec
restauraNT Full breakfast included. DINING ROOM Capacity Wellington 70 persons
REGION
SHERBROOKE
Lodging units: 126
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BOEFISH RESTAURANT NEXT TO THE HOTEL A surf and turf menu prepared by a chef in front of you, a lively central bar, a DJ, stylish decor and a party atmosphere: welcome to the indulgent world of Boefish.
meeting rooms ROOMS
DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
CONFERENCE
U
FEAST
COCKTAIL 150
King 1
36,5’ X 25’
2,010 sq.ft.
14’
50
150
30
25
85
King 2
36,5’ x 25,5’
660 sq.ft.
14’
50
152
30
26
87
152
King 3
36,5’ x 30’
660 sq.ft.
14’
60
186
37
32
93
186
King 1 + 2
50’ x 36,5’
690 sq.ft.
14’
100
302
60
51
151
302
King 2 + 3
56’ x 36,5’
806 sq.ft.
14’
113
339
67
58
170
339 489
King 1 + 2 + 3
80,5’ x 36,5’
525 sq.ft.
14’
163
489
97
83
300
Victoria
22’ x 12’
522 sq.ft.
10’
-
-
14
-
14
-
Queen
21’ x 12’
322 sq.ft.
10’
-
-
14
-
14
-
Wellington
40’ x 27’
240 sq.ft.
10’
-
-
-
-
70
-
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MRC
DES SOURCES A REGION FULL OF POSSIBILITIES Contact 819-879-6661 mrc.info@mrcdessources.com
mrcdessources.com
The MRC des Sources is a dynamic region in the economic diversification phase. It regroups seven municipalities including Asbestos, Danville, SaintAdrien, Saint-Camille, Saint-Georges-de-Windsor, HamSud and Wotton. Located in the Eastern Townships, in the heart of the triangle formed by Sherbrooke, Drummondville and Victoriaville, the MRC des Sources enjoys a privileged geographical position to bring together a multitude of actors and promote large-scale projects.
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DINING Our chef will enchant you with menus that are anything but ordinary! We specialize in using our local products, which are the pride of our region. Your culinary experience with Destination Saint-Camille will be one to remember!
DESTINATION SAINT-CAMILLE AN INNOVATIVE OPEN CONCEPT CONFERENCE CENTER IN A RURAL SETTING
162-B, Miquelon Saint-Camille J0A 1G0
Contact Serge Langlois 819-821-7759 dg@destinationsaintcamille.ca
destinationsaintcamille.ca
SERVICES AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS We offer everything that you are looking for in a destination: beautiful and unique meeting rooms, incredible caterer, cutting edge audiovisual equipment, free Wifi and unforgettable lodging. Furthermore, loads of memorable activities are available. Whether it’s climbing the magnificent Mount Ham, aquatic activities in one of the many lakes in the area, visit a local touristic farm or a relaxing day playing golf at one of the finest golf courses in the Townships, Destination Saint-Camille will charm you! AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • Projector • High speed Wi-Fi • Wireless or wired microphone • Lapel mike • Easel • Laser pointer • Sound system • Stage lighting • Stage curtains • Technician • Kitchen and reception accessories • VideoCapture, streaming and telepresence
DES SOURCES
MRC
Destination Saint-Camille is a unique conference center in a rural setting. Your event participants will love the change of scenery and you will love all the services that will make your event a success! Combining both professionalism and small town community warmness, Destination Saint-Camille will become your top destination for all your events!
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Lodging units: 115 Additional lodging available in Sherbrooke and Asbestos. meeting rooms ROOMS
Dimensions
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
ConfErence
U
FEAST
Cocktail
KIOSK
102’ X 54’
31’
135
240
-
80
200
300
1 to 25
-
8’
10
-
-
15
-
20
-
Félix-Leclerc
33’ X 19’
9’
40
100
-
40
55
100
1 to 10
Hortense
43’ X 20’
8’
42
60
-
36
50
70
1 to 10
Miquelon-Crépeau
28’ X 14’
9’
24
35
-
20
-
40
-
Le Camillois Grenier
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Granby région
Contact Hélène Plante Tourism Development Manager
In Granby, Your Business is at the Heart of our Priorities Easily accessible at only an hour from Montreal, the dynamic city of Granby offers convention goers more than 30 meeting venues, and hotel accommodations including 268 rooms. The city of Granby features an important convention centre in the Hôtel Castel complex, including 16 multifunctional rooms welcoming up to 1,200 participants and covering a space of 22,000 square feet.
450-361-6067 hplante@cdctgranbyregion.com
tourismegranby.com
Offer yourself a new and unique experience thanks to the Zoo de Granby’s latest corporate pavilion! Inaugurated in 2019, the Mumba banquet hall can welcome up to 450 participants. In Granby, increasing the synergy within your community is an easy task with its diversified gastronomical selection, its renowned cycling paths and its proximity to nature. We make it our business to accompany yours!
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Zoo de granby CORPORATE & PRIVATE EVENTS AT THE ZOO DE GRANBY 525, rue St-Hubert Granby J2G 5P3
1-877-472-6299 450-372-9113 ventes@zoodegranby.com
AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • Sound system • Microphone • Podium • Projection screen • Flip chart • TV • DVD player • Projector • Self-standing velvet curtain panels • Laptop • Lectern • Technical services available on request
DINING AND CHEF Specialities: Gourmet cuisine with international flair. Personalized menus available upon request. Chef: chef and his brigade on site
zoodegranby.com
The Zoo de Granby offers private, distinctive, sophisticated and exotic venues for your corporate and private events. No matter what you’re celebrating, our indoor and outdoor reception venues will make your events spectacular! We have plenty of options to choose from and can help you find just the right spot for your event. Throw in an animal presentation and your guests will go wild!
GRANBY REGION
Zoo de Granby is a non-profit organization. All profits from corporate and private events are reinvested in animal welfare.
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LODGING 268 hotel rooms, rated 3 to 4 stars, are located less than 5 minutes from Zoo de Granby. The Zoo, its amusement park and its Amazoo water park is located just 45 minutes from Montreal. Parking easily accessible and free. MENTIONS • Level II “Performance” certification, Sustainable Industries Council • Certificate of excellence (4.5 stars) and traveler’s choice award 2020 from Tripadvisor • Accreditation of AZA, AZAC and WAZA
Dining rooms Capacity Characteristics Le Marché 350 + 100 Open during Zoo hours, five fast-food outlets offer a wide variety of meals. Le Refuge 100 + 122 Open during Zoo hours. Le Bistro du Village 60 Outdoor terrace, bistro specializing in méchoui BBQ. meeting rooms ROOMS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
ConfErence
FEAST
Cocktail
2,080 sq.ft.
16’
-
140
-
-
-
Jardin d’Horace
800 sq.ft.
10’
45
88
-
64
84
Atrium
450 sq.ft.
26’
-
-
-
32
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Classrooms
260 sq.ft.
10’
12
25
-
24
-
HORACE-BOIVIN PAVILION Auditorium
INDOOR BUILDINGS ON SITE Havre du Nouveau Monde
4,800 sq.ft.
20’
261
511
-
384
456
Le Refuge
900 sq.ft.
10’
36
80
-
72
95
Le Marché
2,800 sq.ft.
12’
159
311
-
232
295
Odyssée Pacifique Sud
1,850 sq.ft.
20’
-
-
-
80
250
Kaïla
2,200 sq.ft.
20’
126
244
-
168
232
New Corporate Pavilion Mumba
7 470 sq.ft.
12’
501
811
-
450
768
Naïrobi (with rooftop terrace)
4 306 sq.ft.
10,6’
297
477
-
250
463
Hutte Nabëbë
1,830 sq.ft.
13’
-
135
-
140
130
Terrasse Le Lodge
3,600 sq.ft.
10’ and open sky
-
-
-
120
379
TERRACES
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BROME-MIssisquoi REGION
Photo credit: Geneviève O’Gleman - Savourer
Photo credit: Michel St-Jean
Photo credit: Julien Payette Tessier
Quebec’s first wine-producing region La Route des vins, which includes more than twenty vineyards, has made Brome-Missisquoi be recognized as Quebec’s designated wine region. The area’s gourmet offer is indeed impressive with a large number of producers and restaurants always ready to showcase local products on their menu. Located 40 minutes east of Montreal, the BromeMissisquoi region has the highest proportion of agritourism enterprises in all of Quebec.
Contact Guylaine Beaudoin 450-266-4928, ext.: 247 gbeaudoin@cldbm.qc.ca
tourismebrome-missisquoi.ca laroutedesvins.ca
The region will also appeal to outdoor sports enthusiasts by offering two major ski centres, cycling routes for all levels, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails as well as a fine selection of golf courses.
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HÔTEL CHÂTEAU-BROMONT
# 52824
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Where moments happen
90, rue de Stanstead Bromont J2L 1K6
Contact Sales Department 1-888-276-6668 450-534-3433 ventes@chateaubromont.com
chateaubromont.com
SERVICES AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
On-site services: Golf Château-Bromont, Spa Amerispa, indoor and outdoor pools, and outdoor hot tubs with panoramic view.
Meeting room arrangements • Furniture, decoration, podium IT / computer • Free high speed Wi-Fi Internet connection • Photocopies / Fax • Softwares
Nearby attractions: golf, spa, panoramic view, skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, cycling, Bromont, montagne d’expériences water park, Zoo and vineyards.
Audiovisual • Audio-visual equipment available on request
Located at the foot of Bromont, montagne d’expériences ski station, Domaine Château-Bromont offers an inspiring environment that promises a fertile environment for fruitful gatherings and creative meetings. Mountain activities all year long, golf, high-end spas, winery visits, cycling adventures and hiking trails. Your participants will know how to recharge and offer the best of themselves. Come appreciate the charm of Hôtel Château-Bromont that will impress you with our warm welcome and attentive staff. Lodging units: 166
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meeting rooms
DINING Our dining room is a jewel that serves fine regional dining inspired by French cuisine accompanied by the finest wines from around the world. Dining rooms Capacity Les 4 Canards 150 Le Salon 100 Terrace 120
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ROOMS
DimensionS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
ConfErence
U
FEAST
Double U
1/2 MOON 8 pers.
OPEN SQUARE
Salon A
47’ X 48’
2,256 sq.ft.
19’
102
162
34
47
160
82
96
64
Salon B
26’ X 48’
1,248 sq.ft.
19’
60
98
34
41
80
-
48
50
Salon C
47’ X 48’
2,256 sq.ft.
19’
102
180
34
47
160
80
96
64
Salon ABC
120’ X 48’
5,760 sq.ft.
19’
297
504
-
-
400
-
288
-
Knowlton
47’ X 35’
1,645 sq.ft.
8,3’
102
153
48
55
160
-
72
58
Knowlton Nouvelle-Angleterre B
47’ X 58’
3,072 sq.ft.
8,5’
138
268
-
-
220
-
112
-
N.-Angleterre A
20’ X 23’
460 sq.ft.
8,5’
21
40
18
21
30
-
24
26
N.-Angleterre B
20’ X 23’
460 sq.ft.
8,5’
21
40
18
19
30
-
24
26
N.-Angleterre AB
39’ X 23’
897 sq.ft.
8,5’
42
89
32
35
60
-
40
42
Les Cantons
44’ X 26’
1,144 sq.ft.
8,1’
57
99
36
37
70
-
48
42
Chasse-à-Courre A
32’ X 24’
780 sq.ft.
8,5’
48
84
26
32
60
-
40
36
Chasse-à-Courre B
32’ X 24’
780 sq.ft.
8,5’
39
78
26
26
50
-
32
36
Chasse-à-Courre AB
65’ X 24’
1,560 sq.ft.
8,5’
93
160
56
56
110
-
80
64
Dunham
14’ X 28’
392 sq.ft.
8,9’
21
23
10
10
20
-
-
-
Executive Salon
21’ X 21’
441 sq.ft.
8’
27
45
18
18
40
-
30
24
Shefford
15’ X 18’
270 sq.ft.
9,4’
-
-
10
-
-
-
-
-
Brome
15’ X 9’
135 sq.ft.
7,6’
-
-
6
-
-
-
-
-
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Auberge west brome REDISCOVER YOUR TRUE NATURE
# 50713
4 }}}} 128, route 139 West Brome J0E 2P0
Contact Isabelle Gariépy 1-888-902-7663 450-266-7552, ext.: 173 isabelle@awb.ca
awb.ca
Our three spacious reception halls can accommodate groups of all sizes and, in the summer, our two outdoor terraces offer you wonderful views of the valley. Our Bistro West Brome, as well as our pub (with wine cellar and tasting tables) is also available for smaller, more intimate meetings. Lodging units: 26 luxurious rooms and suites, giving free access to the hotel’s facilities and a 10% discount on massages and spa treatments.
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BROME-MISSISQUOI
Located on 200 acres in the heart of the Eastern Townships, the Auberge & Spa West Brome offers the best of both worlds: modern comfort and services with an enchanting ambiance just an hour from Montréal. Business meetings, conferences, seminars, and special events – we have everything you need to ensure their success.
mentions • 2015 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence • 2015 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
DINING Discover the wonderful pleasures of the culinary table during your next business meeting or event! Our Bistro West Brome will delight gourmets and food lovers of all persuasions in an easy-going and inviting atmosphere. Our Chef and his team offer a bistro-style cuisine inspired by the Auberge’s own organic vegetable garden, the freshest local ingredients and the region’s artisan farmers. They will help you develop a creative menu with local flavours that corresponds to your tastes and to your group’s needs. Dining rooms Capacity Bistro West Brome 70 Executive meeting salon 30 SERVICES AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS On-site services: Spa West Brome (massages, facials, body care and more), indoor heated swimming pool under glass dome, Finnish sauna, outdoor Jacuzzi, gym, 4 km of walking trails. Nearby attractions: vineyards, Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route, 3 ski centers, 7 golf courses, horseback riding center, antique shops and local artisan boutiques, VéloVolant Au Diable vert.
meeting rooms with windows ROOOMS Salle Banquet Salle Grenier Mansarde Terrace of the banquet room
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AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • LCD projector and screen • Sound system and cordless microphone • Conference telephone • Flip charts and supplies • Multimedia projector • TV, DVD, VHS • CD / iPod / mp3 player • Laptop computer • Free WIFI • Dance floor
DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
CONFERENCE
U
FEAST
COCKTAIL
42’ X 44’
1,265 sq.ft.
-
60
150
50
30
120
140
42’ X 23’
966 sq.ft.
-
40
120
40
36
60
105
Non-standard
550 sq.ft.
-
20
25
20
14
30
60
L display
900 sq.ft.
-
25
75
25
-
40
100
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Orpailleur Vineyard CREATING TRADITION SINCE 1982
SERVICES AND ATTRACTIONS • Guided wine tastings • Renowned wines available in the vineyard shop • Guided tours • Interpretive trails and self-guided tours • The Tire-Bouchon restaurant • Business meetings • Reception rooms • VIP experiences • Helicopter access • Space for large coaches
Vitiviniculture economuseum 1086, rue Bruce Dunham J0E 1M0
AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT • Projector • Screen • DVD player • Wi-Fi • Microphones and multiple plugs in the Dame-Jeanne Hall
Contact Claire Dubé 450-295-2763 evenements@orpailleur.ca
orpailleur.ca
The guided tour reveals the secret of the now worldwide success of these artisans and their work. The unshakeable belief in their dream is rooted in the vineyards where you are invited to take a stroll and learn about the fierce tenacity and know-how of the winemakers. You will also be invited to a wine tasting experience that evokes the soul of Quebec: fun-loving, daring and bearing a magnificent life force. To the Orpailleur Vineyard, where authenticity is a way of life, come raise your glass!
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BROME-MISSISQUOI
For more than 35 years, thousands of visitors have come to the Orpailleur Vineyard, renowned in the world of viticulture (grape vine) and viniculture (wine) in Quebec. They come to taste the fruit of the four founders’ labour and to discover their passion.
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Mentions • Québec Winegrowers Association • Vins certifiés du Québec (Quebec Certified Wines) • Recipient of several prestigious awards including the 2016 International Wine and Spirit Competition, Vinalies Internationales, Sélections Mondiales, Decanter World Wine Awards, Prix du Public Desjardins, Finger Lakes International
DINING AND CHEF The Tire-Bouchon restaurant offers a gastronomic experience in the unparalleled setting of Orpailleur Vineyard. The fresh aromas of products that are locally sourced or come straight from the estate’s garden pair wonderfully with the bouquets of Orpailleur Vineyard wines. À la carte, in a group menu, as part of a cocktail reception with food and wine pairings, during a banquet dinner or as a buffet, the Tire-Bouchon harmoniously combines gastronomy and wine under its terrace arbour, in the restaurant or in the magnificent Dame-Jeanne Hall. Chef: Gérald Loiselle, Chef and owner Dining rooms Capacity Tire-Bouchon 40 to 120 Dame-Jeanne 40 to 120 meeting rooms ROOMS
DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
CONFERENCE
U
FEAST
COCKTAIL
Restaurant le Tire-Bouchon
30’ x 45’
1,350 sq.ft.
12’
60
120
60
50
120
200
La dame-jeanne
40’ x 40’
1,600 sq.ft.
20’
60
120
60
50
120
240
La Vinothèque
17’ x 32’
544 sq.ft.
12’
24
36
-
-
-
40
Les Tourelles
26’ x 41’
1,066 sq.ft.
15’
28
60
22
40
-
65
La Gilles Vigneault
15’ x 16’
240 sq.ft.
20’
-
-
12
-
-
-
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Le Vignoble DU Ruisseau Customized Events
4500, chemin Strobl Dunham J0E 1M0
Contact Katerie Dubé 450 538-3782, ext.: 253 evenements@levignobleduruisseau.com
levignobleduruisseau.com
DINING AND CHEF Chef Jean-Michel Leblond and his culinary brigade will offer you local and gourmet cuisine. To deepen your immersion, our menus are made from the harvest from the garden or from the best producers in the region and are also offered to match our wine selection! Our sugar shack will give your colleagues and customers a sugared off experience all year long! Available in a 3-course and 6-course meal accompanied by a glass of maple bubbles, the traditional sugar shack selection of dishes is refined at Le Vignoble du Ruisseau. Steamed bread stuffed with smoked pulled pork, maple crème brulée….You will not be able to resist! Dining rooms Meeting rooms
Capacity 4 to 60 guests
Located in Dunham at nearly 300 meters above sea level, Le Vignoble du Ruisseau makes its mark in the world of wine thanks to its patented technology. An unusual and ingenious way to grow the vinifera grape varietals in cold weather. This world premiere use of geothermal energy aims to heat the plants during the cold season. Everything is put forward to welcome everyone from the most curious epicureans to the great wine lovers. From covered bridge, vaulted barrel cellar, two-level wine cellar and tasting rooms to a boutique showcasing more than fifty products from our land, a new-style sugar shack and a state-of-the-art still.
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BROME-MISSISQUOI
SERVICES AND ATTRACTIONS Tours, wine tastings, team building, business meetings, reception rooms, cooking classes and spirit crafting workshop.
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Mentions • National Wine Awards of Canada • Association des vignobles de Dunham • IWSC (International Wine and Spirit Competition) • Finger Lakes International Wine and Spirits Competition
Nearby attractions: vineyards, breweries, wine trail, ski resorts, hiking and golf courses. MATÉRIEL DISPONIBLE • Smart TV • Wifi • Conference phone • DVD
meeting rooms ROOMS
DIMENSIONS
SURFACE
CEILING
SCHOOL
THEATER
CONFERENCE
U
FEAST
COCKTAIL
L’Assemblage
80’ x 25’
2,000 sq.ft.
16’
60
60
60
60
60
60
La Cabernet
40’ x 25’
1,000 sq.ft.
16’
40
60
60
40
60
60
La Merlot
40’ x 25’
1,000 sq.ft.
16’
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60
60
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60
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La Chardonnay
20’ X 15’
300 sq.ft.
16’
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30
30
18
30
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L’Atelier
37’ X 17’
629 sq.ft.
16’
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28
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La Pinot noir
19’ X 19’
361 sq.ft.
14’
15
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24
15
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La Riesling
18’ X 8’
144 sq.ft.
16’
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Vignoble Le Cep d’Argent
Vignoble de l’Orpailleur
Make your events memorable! Situated at the foot of majestic Mont Orford on the banks of Lake Magog, the Cep d’Argent winery offers unique experiences that can help your team to bond while having fun and learning about the traditional method of making sparkling wines at our Champagne Interpretation Centre.
Impress your friends, customers or employees, with a gift selected and prepared according to your tastes and budget. We prepare ready to offer gift-wrapped bottles, packaged in your choice of colors, as well as gift baskets of our wines combined with local gourmet products from our store, or a choice of wine accessories. For small groups or for a large number, the Orpailleur Vineyard will include your company logo in the packaging.
We offer creative corporate gifts, personalized labels, bright, cheery function rooms, menus featuring regional food and activities designed around your needs. All you have to do is ask…. We’ll be more than happy to meet your demands! See page: 26
Domaine Ives Hill
Bleu Lavande
The range of product developed from blackcurrant that is found in the shop is varied. There is of course the alcohols which make great gifts. Besides our blackcurrant wine we offer a blackcurrant sangria and a blackberries dessert wine that are unique to the Domaine Ives Hill. The culinary range has many fine and varied products.
Explore the floral wonders of Bleu Lavande and capture a bit of its magic by offering your clients or employees products made from 100% pure lavender essential oil. The Bleu Lavande Estate in Fitch Bay is a charming, unique tourist venue that lends itself to an unforgettable corporate gathering. Whether you’re planning a get-together after work, a dinner and a cocktail, stand out from the crowd by choosing one of our custom made events, tailored to your needs.
Savonnerie des Diligences Since 2005, Savonnerie des Diligences has been making handmade natural soaps and body products with love, creativity and care. Show your values by offering ecological, local gifts, made with care and conscience. Upon request, we will be happy to send you our catalog of products and offer you the perfect gift, adapted to your budget.
Do you wish to have an even stronger impact? Ask about our popular custom labels. Your own personal wine, what more can you ask for! Contact us at cadeaux@orpailleur.ca for more information.
Domaine Ives Hill is the only blackcurrant producer to have developed a “healthy” range. His blackcurrant concentrate is an excellent source of vita-min C and prominent anti-inflammatory. A box “blackcurrant trio” is also available and provides very well for anyone who wants to discover the taste and the virtues of this little fruit.
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12, chemin Boyce Compton, J0B 1L0
1249, route 112 Austin, J0B 1B0
819-837-0301 administration@iveshill.ca
450-297-3979, ext. 101 info@savonneriediligences.ca
domaineiveshill.com
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Realize your most daring project! We are also specialized in tailor made pro-ducts that capture the essence of your brand and image. We can also customize our products with your image. Looking forward to hearing from you.
savonneriediligences.ca
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Below you’ll find a list of businesses offering quality regional products made in the Eastern Townships. Your event participants will be thrilled to receive these unique items. Don’t hesitate to contact these business members of Tourism Eastern Townships, who will be more than happy to meet your needs.
MEMPHREMAGOG REGION Verger familial et Compagnons 60, chemin Fitch Bay Magog J1X 3W2 819-868-0600 / vergerfamilialetcompagnons.com Apple-based products, apple and maple coulis, apple ice cream, baked products. Chocolats Vanden Eynden 1745, chemin Rivière-aux-Cerises Magog J1X 3W3 819-843-1706 / chocolatsvandeneynden.com Fine chocolates, pastries, ice cream, boutique.
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Abbaye de Saint-Benoit-du-Lac 1, rue Principale Saint-Benoît-du-Lac J0B 2M0 819-843-4080 / abbaye.ca Cheese, ciders, jams, apple compote, boutique.
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Domaine Bergeville 1030, chemin Sherbrooke Canton de Hatley J0B 2C0 819-842-1026 / domainebergeville.ca One of the rare sparkling wines to be certified organic, biodynamic and Vin du Québec. Open year-round for tastings and visits. Ducs de Montrichard 388, chemin Alfred-Desrochers Orford J1X 6J4 819-868-4217 / ducsdemontrichard.com Family-operated business introduces its 100% pure duck rillettes and wild game pâté without pork, gluten-free and without chemical preservatives. Ferme API M.D. 390, route de Mansonville (route 243) Canton de Potton J0E 1X0 450-292-0037 Top quality bee products. Simple and healthy products : pollen, propolis, beeswax candles, soaps, and balms. Also, production of highbush blueberries. Gourmet par Nature 1540, chemin des Pères Magog J1X 5R9 819-868-1414 / 1-877-868-0161 / savondescantons.com Fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, flowers and seasonings, maple and honey products, small sweet and salty jars, cereal products and pastas.
Herbes Orford 6749, route 220 Orford J1X 6L3 819-481-1231 / herbesorford.com Business offering a wide variety of herbs, medicinal plants, and edible plants used in the production of environmentally responsible natural products (spice blends and herbal teas).
Canton Brasse 2267, chemin du Parc Orford J1X 7A2 819-674-0846 / cantonbrasse.com This microbrewery is the brainchild of passionate and creative entrepreneurs inspired by local ingredients. On tap are highquality craft beers and terroir flavours.
La Pinte 1060, rue Westmount Ayer’s Cliff J0B 1C0 819-867-0131 / lapinte.ca Two product ranges: Jersey cow milk and organic Holsen milk. Other standouts include additive-free whipping cream and chocolate milk made with no artificial colours or flavours.
Ferme au Pied Levé 1107, chemin Fitch Bay Magog J1X 3W2 819-843-6143 / aupiedleve.ca Local is this farm’s modus operandi. Almost everything comes directly from the farm, including meat, herbs and seasonal vegetables.
Microbrasserie La Memphré 12, rue Merry Sud Magog J1X 3K9 819-843-3405 / lamemphre.com Bistro located in an ancestral home, serving about 12 craft beers and an authentic pub-style menu. Vignoble Le Cep d’Argent 1257, chemin de la Rivière Magog J1X 3W5 819-864-4441 / 1-877-864-4441 / cepdargent.com We produce 3 sparkling wines using the traditional method, as well as a wide variety of still wines: white, red, aperitif, ice wine… See page 26 Vignoble Chemin de la Rivière 1087, chemin de la Rivière Magog J1X 3W5 819-847-1485 / vignoblechdelariviere.com Family-run vineyard. We offer white and red wine, fortified wine aged in oak barrels. Ice wine and rosé. Au Vignoble d’Orford 318, chemin Bice Orford J1X 6X4 819-212-1211 / auvignobledorford.com Breathtaking view! 10,000 vines divided in four different grape varieties: Frontenac and Sabrevois (red), Louise Swenson and Adalmiina (white). Guided visits available.
VAL-SAINT-FRANÇOIS REGION Fromagerie Le Campagnard 394, rue Graig Richmond J0B 2H0 819-644-0447 Cheddar cheese made with 100% pure milk, fine herbs cheese, brine, smoked, grain or block. La Ferme écologique Coop. d’Ulverton 51, route 143 Ulverton J0B 2B0 819-826-3855 / la-ferme-ecologique-coopdulverton.business.site Combined offering of farm products and utilitarian pottery. Tastings of artisanal goat cheese made from raw milk Genuine local specialties. Miellerie Lune de Miel 252, rang 3 Est Stoke J0B 3G0 819-346-2558 / miellerielunedemiel.com Honey, fine and beauty products, candles, gift basket, boutique. Guided tour and honey tastings. Les Vallons de Wadleigh 186, route 143 Ulverton J0B 2B0 819-826-3334 / lesvallonsdewadleigh.com Wine tasting, sale of wine and oenological products, catering service for groups, hiking.
Bleuetière Harmonie Nature 115, chemin Lay Melbourne J0B 2B0 819-826-1638 Blueberry picking. Hilly landscapes, oak tree plantation, floral arrangements made from thousands of perennials. JardinS Zone Orange 506, chemin Ste-Anne Sud Sainte-Anne-de-la-Rochelle J0E 2B0 450-775-6147 / jardinszoneorange.com Sea buckthorn products. Over 20 different varieties. Pick your own fruit in August and September. Interpretation panels and picnic areas. Homemade products available at the boutique. Plantations Stéphan Perreault 331, route 143 Nord Val-Joli (Windsor) J1S 0C1 819-845-1160 Pick your own strawberries. Vegetables, corn, squash and pumpkins. Open until December. Cut your own Christmas tree. Warm atmosphere, activities, boutique. Fromagerie Nouvelle-France 154, route 222 Racine J0E 1Y0 819-578-7234 / fromagerienouvellefrance.com This award-winning cheese shop specializes in fine cheese and yogurt made from sheep milk. On its mantel are no less than 42 distinctions, including the Gold Caseus award for Best Quebec Cheese—twice! La ConfRérie Artisans Brasseurs 1280, rue Maurice-Bachand Windsor J1S 0J1 819-826-3334 / facebook.com/laconfrerie.artisansbrasseurs By-appointment brew house tours. Taproom with view on the brew house.
SHERBROOKE REGION La Halte des Pèlerins 693, chemin du Sanctuaire Sherbrooke J1H 0E1 819-563-5115 / haltedespelerins.com Aperitifs fortified and ice wine. Red, white and rosé wines. Animated guided tours.
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Micro Brasserie La Mare au Diable 151, rue King Ouest Sherbrooke J1H 1P4 819-562-1001 / lamareaudiable.ca In a friendly, relaxed setting, discover La Mare au Diable’s 100% craft beers, brewed onsite and neither filtered nor pasteurized. Microbrasserie Lion d’Or 2902, rue College Sherbrooke J1M 1Z6 819-562-4589 / lionlennoxville.com Located in a fine Victorian house, Quebec’s oldest microbrewery has continually brewed high-quality beers since 1986.
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Microbrasserie Siboire Dépôt 80, rue du Dépôt Sherbrooke J1H 5G1 819-565-3636 / siboire.ca/depot Located in a heritage building in the heart of downtown Sherbrooke, Siboire Dépot offers a constantly evolving selection of beers and a wide variety of Scotches and whiskies.
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Microbrasserie Siboire Jacques-Cartier 40, boulevard Jacques-Cartier Sud Sherbrooke J1J 2Z2 819-791-8440 / siboire.ca Located on the shores of Lac-des-Nations, Siboire Jacques-Cartier offers the perfect menu for lunch or dinner with friends over a delicious beer brewed onsite. Refuge des Brasseurs 2155, rue Galt Ouest Sherbrooke J1K 1K3 819-791-7574 / refugedesbrasseurs.ca Wide selection of beers brewed on site and made with ingredients mainly from Sherbrooke.
HAUT-SAINT-FRANÇOIS REGION Brasserie 11 comtés 225, rue Pope Cookshire-Eaton J0B 1M0 873-825-7075 / onzecomtes.com Beers inspired by European rural traditions to which a Quebec touch is added. Classic, wild, spontaneous fermentation, fruity and rural beers.
Fromagerie P’tit Plaisir 503, rue de la Carrière Weedon J0B 3J0 819-877-3210 / fromagerieptitplaisir.com Our farm-to-table products are 100% natural and contain no modified milk substances. Ferme Au Pré Bleu 409, chemin Paul Ascot Corner J0B 1A0 819-832-3959 Pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and pumpkins.
GRANBY REGION Bleuetière Érablière Giard 15, chemin Giard Granby J2H 0T1 450-372-6320 / bleuetieregiard.ca Located in a country setting on more than 35 acres and boasting more than 5000 blueberry plants of 9 varieties, the site features a picnic area with a view of Mount Brome. Brasserie Vrooden 617, rue Simonds Sud Granby J2J 1C1 579-488-5580 / vrooden.com The Brasserie Vrooden specializes in brewing traditional German beers using the ancestral brewing technique of decoction. Milton Cidery 5, route 137 Sainte-Cécile-de-Milton J0E 2C0 450-777-2442 / cidreriemilton.com Apple products, ciders. Guided tours. École du 3e Rang, vignoble et cidrerie 511, 3e rang Est Saint-Joachim-de-Shefford J0E 2G0 450-539-5467 / ecoledu3iemerang.com Sweet, ice and sparkling ciders. Red, white and rosé wines. Plum, cherry and pear liqueurs and creams. Microbrasserie Le Grimoire 1546, rue Principale Granby J2J 0S6 450-372-7079 / grimoire.biz Visit of the microbrewery, beer tasting, and possibility of eating on-site (pub-style menu).
Robin - Bière naturelle 6547, rue Foster Waterloo J0E 2N0 450-912-1745 / robinbierenaturelle.com Mixed fermentation beers that are barrel aged and brewed with Quebec ingredients. Bonus: A tap room.
Brome-Missisquoi Region À L’Abordage Microbrasserie 10, rue Principale Sud Sutton J0E 2K0 450-538-8338 / brasseriealabordage.com Located in a building dating from 1843 and serving British- and American-style beers that pair well with fish & chips or a legendary duck poutine. Auberge Sutton Brouërie 27, rue Principale Sud Sutton J0E 2K0 450-538-0005 / aubergesuttonbrouerie.com Take a guided tour of the facilities of the only brewery in Quebec brewing beers that contain all the Brettanomyces yeasts (which are said to be wild). Bleuetière Benoît 2676, chemin Vail Dunham J0E 1M0 450-295-2326 / bleuetierebenoit.com 4300 giant blueberry plants. Blueberry chocolate. The corymb blueberry, known for its many virtues, remains the most enjoyable and easy to pick berry. Boulangerie artisanale La mie bretonne 511, rue du Sud Cowansville J2K 2X9 450-955-1500 / lamiebretonne.com Bakery, pastries and sweet buns. Delicatessen and coffee shop. Brasserie Dunham 3809, rue Principale Dunham J0E 1M0 450-295-1500 / brasseriedunham.com In keeping with the New England modern wave of beers, the brewery offers an array of farmhouse-style, or very hoppy, craft beers.
Canards du Lac Brome 40, chemin du Centre Knowlton J0E 1V0 450-242-3825, poste 221 / canardsdulacbrome.com Find a full range of Brome Lake Duck products. Exclusive bulk products. Learn to cook duck. Au Diable Vert « Station de montagne » 169, chemin Staines Sutton J0E 2K0 450-538-5639 / audiablevert.com Organic Highland beef, available frozen and vacuum packed. Outdoor centre. Domaine du Ridge 205, chemin Ridge Saint-Armand J0J 1T0 450-248-3987 / domaineduridge.com Red, white, and rosé. Fortified and late harvest wines. Sparling rosé (champenoise method). Farnham Ale & Lager 401, boul. de Normandie Nord Farnham J2N 1W5 450-293-1116 / farnham-alelager.com Recognizable by the bold visual graphics on their cans, Farnham’s craft beers are identified by a number indicating their bitterness.Tasting room on site. Fromagerie des Cantons 441, boulevard de Normandie Nord Farnham J2N 1W5 450-293-2498 / fromageriedescantons.com First cheese factory in Québec offering homemade cheeses using only Jersey cow milk. Cheeses made from raw and thermised milk. Fromagerie Cornes et Sabots 641, rang de l’Ange Gardien Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge J0J 1M0 438-494-8831 / cornesetsabots.com Ecological farm that uses the principles of permaculture. No use of any pesticides, herbicides or GMOs in the fields or in the food of goats. Taste the cheese.
Les Brasseurs DE West Shefford 92, boulevard de Bromont Bromont J2L 2K6 450-919-0691 / brasseursdewestshefford.ca Lovers of microbreweries, welcome to the era of outstanding beers. They embody a tradition of surpassing oneself. EASTERN TOWNSHIPS BACK TO index
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Fromagerie Missiska 100, rue Wheeler Bedford J0J 1A0 579-433-8585 / missiska.com Cheese curds, wheel of cheese, soft and firm cheese to come. Fresh milk available in our boutique.
Vignoble Les Trois Clochers 341, chemin Bruce Dunham J0E 1M0 450-295-2034 / 3clochers.com Family business, attentive and warm welcome. Light and dry house wines. Fortified wines and ice wine
Au Paradis des Fruits Dunham 519, rue Bruce (route 202) Dunham J0E 1M0 450-295-2667 / paradisdesfruits.com Ecological family farm. Pick your own berries, black currants, red currants, apples, plums, and flowers. Other products available.
Vignoble de l’Orpailleur 1086, rue Bruce Dunham J0E 1M0 450-295-2763 / orpailleur.ca Red, white and rosé wines. Guided tours and tastings. Reception hall. See page 50
Vignoble de la Bauge 155, des Érables Brigham J2K 4E1 450-266-2149/ labauge.com Visit on a sleigh with Multisensory tasting, on an elevated terrace in the heart of our vineyards. Animal farm: wild boar, deer and many other exotic animals.
Micro-brasserie Le Brouemont 107, boulevard de Bromont Bromont J2L 2K7 450-534-0001 / lebrouemont.com Micro-brasserie Le Brouemont This brewpub offers 20 types of artisanal beers ranging from lager to American Pale Ale.
Vignoble Domaine Bresee 303, chemin Draper Hill Sutton J0E 2K0 450-538-3303 / vignobledomainebresee.com Wine products and pasture raised Charolais beef products, free of added hormones and antibiotics. Possibility of participating in the grape harvest.
Beat & Betterave 41, rue Principale Frelighsburg J0C 1C0 579-440-8600 / beatetbetterave.com Farm-to-table café, nanobrewery and cultural hub.
Val Caudalies, VINEYARD AND CIDERY 4921, rue Principale Dunham J0E 1M0 450-295-2333 / valcaudalies.com Tours, guided tastings, wines and ciders, hiking, pick-your-own, large covered terrace for hosting outdoor events. Vignoble Gagliano 1046, rue Bruce Dunham J0E 1M0 450-295-3503 / vignoblegagliano.com The vineyard produces white, rosé, red, sparkling, vermouth, fortified, ice, and late harvest wines. Léon Courville, vigneron 285, chemin de Brome Lac-Brome J0E 1S0 819-242-2665 / leoncourville.com The vineyard overlooks the Brome Lake Valley and features a breathtaking view of the mountains. Internationally acclaimed red, white, dessert, and sparkling wines are produced here.
Ferme Les Broussailles 277, chemin Bulwer Martinville J0B 2A0 819-861-2021 / fermelesbroussailles.com We process the raw and organic milk from our goats as well as from our sheep. Discover the cheeses: Tomme des Broussailles, Feta, Cru Berger and Broussaillon. Fromagerie La Station 440, chemin Hatley Compton J0B 1L0 819-835-5301 / fromagerielastation.com Raw organic milk cheese producer, onsite boutique, guided tours, gift basket. Miel Pur Délice 2008 inc. 815, route 141 Coaticook J1A 2S5 819-849-9994 / mielpurdelice.com Maple and honey products, small sweet and salty jars. Laiterie de Coaticook Ltée 1000, rue Child Coaticook J1A 2S5 819-849-2272 / 1-800-846-7224 / laiteriedecoaticook.com Ice cream, old-fashioned ice milk, frozen treats, ice Greek yogurt, cheese.
La Knowlton Co. 576, chemin Knowlton Knowlton J0E 1V0 450-243-9001 / facebook.com/laknowltonco American and British inspired beers alongside woodfired pizza and other fresh items made with local ingredients.
Microbrasserie Coaticook 1007, rue Child Coaticook J1A 2S5 819-804-1234 / microbrasseriecoaticook.ca Authentic, balanced beers; a bistro where you can enjoy the menu’s rock star attraction—fish & chips—while keeping an eye on the brewing facilities.
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Verger Le Gros Pierre 6335, route L.-S.St-Laurent Compton J0B 1L0 819-835-5549 / grospierre.com Apple-based products, pies, jams, CroustiPom.
Domaine de Courval – 100 % Organic 825, chemin de Courval Waterville J0B 3H0 819-837-0062 / domainedecourval.ca Farm producing a variety of certified organic goat cheeses. Everything is made on the farm, by hand, with pride and love. Domaine Ives Hill 12, chemin Boyce Compton J0B 1L0 819-837-0301 / domaineiveshill.com Wines made from blackcurrant and blackberries.
Ranch St-Hubert 900. chemin St-Jacques Saint-Herménégilde J0B 2W0 819-820-5167 / ranchst-hubert.ca Bovine producer with a herd of Blond d’Aquitaine cattle, a species renowned for its exceptionally lean and tender meat.
DES SOURCES REGION Ferme et Fromagerie la Maison Grise 68, route 216 Est Wotton J0A 1N0 819-828-2034 / fromagerielamaisongrise.com Range of cheeses such as Martin-Casimir, Le Raphaël (Cheddar), Le Bosquet (Pink Pepper Cheddar), Cendré and Palet des Sources, Bûchettes, Le Fil d’Ariane (feta), Tomme des Saisons. Fromagerie l’Oiseau Bleu Fromages Latino 525, boulevard Industriel Asbestos J1T 0A4 819-879-9191 / fromageslatino.com Experience a little bit of Latin-American culture through delicious Latin-American cheeses. Microbrasserie Moulin 7 294, boulevard St-Luc Asbestos J1T 2W1 819-716-0686 / moulin7.com Featuring decor inspired by Asbestos’s industrial past, the microbrewery hosts music and comedy shows. Try the bistro’s wild boar burger!
MEGANTIC REGION Microbrasserie la Gare’nison 4256, rue Laval Lac-Mégantic G6B 1B5 819-583-3737 Microbrewery honoring the sacrifices of exceptional people. Come discover the 16 types of beer, the cocktails of the moment. Fromagerie La Chaudière 3226, rue Laval Lac-Mégantic G6B 1A4 819-583-4664 / fromagerielachaudiere.com Fresh daily cheese, fine local and imported cheeses, cheese bread, homemade pastries, ice cream and much more. Enjoy the authentic flavours of a bygone area.
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