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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

255

161 20

To Victoriaville

To Québec

Disraeli

263

55

Saint-Félixde-Kingsey +

139 55

255

+

Trois-Lacs

?

Région des Sources area

116

+

20

Acton Vale

116 211

Saint-Hyacinthe

+

116

116

MONTÉRÉGIE TOURIST REGION

Granby 235

35

10

233

104

?P

133

Saint-Ignacede-Stanbridge

202

Mystic

Bedford + 202 Stanbridge Station

104

Brome +

Stukely-Sud + Eastman + Lac-Brome (Foster)

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+

(

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Frelighsburg ? + 237

89

VERMONT (U.S.)

108

4

Le Pinacle

°

139

243

°

10

112

245

BoltonOuest

+ Saint-Benoîtdu-Lac

55

Lac Lovering

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(Sherbrooke

°

Waterville

Mont Sutton

To Richford

243

Dunkin + Highwater

Vale Perkins Mont Owl's Head

°

? Mansonville

(Potton Township)

P 105

251 Johnville Huntingville Milby

P

?

Dixville

°

Rock Island

To Boston

+

Main road Secondary road Lac aux Araignées

Saint-Malo

3

1

Route Verte Wine Route

°

Access to the Wine Route Townships Trail

Mont Louise

°

+

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

Cartography: Néogis solutions géomatiques - February 2020

275 322 622 115 Magog

804 105 179 457 786 258 130 Lac-Mégantic 630 88

233 282 691 84

53

193 Granby

867 438 618 718 331 512 403 543 526 Boston

MAINE (U.S.)

Distance chart in kilometres

141

0

5

10

kilometres

+ Stanhope

INTERSTATE

5

°

Map Key Autoroute

Mont Scotch Cap

Notre-Damedes-Bois +

+

+P Frontenac

°

257

East Mont Hereford Hereford 253 +

147

Lac Lyster Mont Pinacle

° 212

Mont Prospect

°

Baldwin

91

Saint-Mathiasde-Bonneterre

+

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

Lac McGill

P

+Hatley 208 Massawippi + Ayer's Cliff

+ Georgeville

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253

112

410

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141

247

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Mont Glen

h

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+ Saint-Sébastien

Mont Aylmer

Scotstown +

P

216Mont Hatley

108

+

area Memphrémagog Bolton-Est

°

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

°

P P?

+ Philipsburg + Saint-Armand

1

241

+

243

?

Shefford

(

241

Cowansville

Notre-Damede-Stanbridge +

202

°

Brome-Missisquoi area

235

+ Pike-River

139

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55

222

Lac Brompton

+ Saint-Romain

Sainte-Margueritede-Lingwick +

257

173

°

108

143

Saint-Denis-de-Brompton +

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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+

143

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+ Courcelles

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Kingsey Falls

204

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20

Ste-Praxède

161

108

Lac

+ Drummondville

122

263

116

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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

memphrEmagog

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

REGION

memphrEmagog

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

REGION

memphrEmagog

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

6

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

meeting rooms ROOMS

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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

BANQUET

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

70

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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

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.

REGION

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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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RÉGION

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.

REGION

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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

62

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.”

REGION

SHERBROOKE

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

47

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

REGION

BROME-MISSISQUOI

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.

REGION

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!

REGION

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.

REGION

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’

40

60

60

40

60

60

La Chardonnay

20’ X 15’

300 sq.ft.

16’

20

30

30

18

30

50

L’Atelier

37’ X 17’

629 sq.ft.

16’

-

-

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-

28

45

La Pinot noir

19’ X 19’

361 sq.ft.

14’

15

20

24

15

-

30

La Riesling

18’ X 8’

144 sq.ft.

16’

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-

14

-

-

-

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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.

See page: 50

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.

CRÉATEURS DE SAVEURS PRODUCTS

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.

CRÉATEURS DE SAVEURS PRODUCTS

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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