Foodie Destination

The Ultimate Foodie Destination

To visit the Eastern Townships without sampling local eats is to miss out on one of the region’s most delicious—literally!—attributes. With a smattering of renowned restaurants, 26 microbreweries, 15 cheese makers, picturesque vineyards, cute coffee shops, farmer’s markets and other gourmet attractions, it’s safe to say that ours is one of the most delicious regions in Quebec.

In the following pages, we’ll highlight all the different ways to taste the Townships: From dining at an iconic eatery and visiting agricultural installations to sipping wine at a vineyard and shopping the farmer’s market. The common denominator? Passionate folks honing their expertise to handcraft the fresh, tasty and unique products that make our region one your palate won’t soon forget.

For more about our local food scene, visit

easterntownships.org/unmissablegourmet-products

Our Microbreweries

Into craft beer? There are some 26 (!) microbreweries in the Townships. Just like the passionate entrepreneurs at the helm of each one, they all have distinct personalities that are equal parts unique and charming.

Brasseurs des Cantons

In 2017, our microbreweries gathered under the Brasseurs des Cantons banner, creating a craft beer route that offers visitors and locals an easy and fun way to discover the region’s varied offering.

Cheers to These Local Beers

Sherbière from Siboire (Sherbrooke) Oxalis from Brasserie 11 Comtés (Cookshire-Eaton) Île-à-Roux from Microbrasserie Moulin 7 (Val-des-Sources) IPAs and Saisons from Brasserie Dunham (Dunham)

Download the map at easterntownships.org/ brasseurs-des-cantons

Our Cheese Shops

Some are award-winning, some are superstinky and yes, some are squeaky.

On our cheesemonger’s shelves, you’ll find a wide array of cheeses to suit any palate. And of course, behind each tasty morsel is a team of passionate, creative artisans expertly transforming raw, local ingredients into something supremely special.

Têtes Fromagères

Discover 15 of our top cheese shops along the Têtes Fromagères route. Set off on this decadent journey to meet Caroline Pelletier of Fromagerie Missiska in Bedford, Lucy and Gregory Sangiuliani of Domaine Courval in Waterville, Julie Labrecque and Jean-François Clerson of Ferme Les Broussailles, and so many more enthusiastic professionals eager to share inspiring stories, exceptional savoir faire and beloved products with patrons.

Some AwardWinning Picks

Alfred Le Fermier

Fromagerie La Station (Compton)

Bleu Bénédictin

Fromagerie Saint-Benoîtdu-Lac

Zacharie Cloutier

Fromagerie Nouvelle-France (Racine)

To download or order a hard copy of the map, visit

easterntownships.org/ tetes-fromageres

Cafés de Village

Chat Up the Locals Looking for the perfect spot to kick back and sample local culinary delights while chatting up the locals? To get an authentic feel for real life in the Townships, visit one of 16 Cafés de village restaurants, bistros and cafés scattered throughout the region. They may be locals-only spots but they’re more than happy to break bread with visitors, too!

Unique Places to Discover

> Café de la Brûlerie, in Granby, which boasts a tiki bar and swing set > Confiserie Bromont and its chocolate museum > La Shop, a grilled cheese restaurant located in one of Magog’s former textile factories (Dominion Textile) > Les Sucreries de l’érable, a modern-day eatery housed in what was once the general store in Frelighsburgh (circa 1815)

Le Cafetier, Sutton Café Aragon, Sherbrooke

Créateurs de Saveurs

Choose Local Eats With the Créateurs de Saveurs banner, we’ve made finding local eats effortless. When you see the emblem in a boutique, grocery store, restaurant or farmer’s market, you’re assured that you’re not only enjoying some of the best that the region has to offer but you’re also directly supporting our agricultural industry, from the farmers to the restauranteurs.

175+ Producers Making Delicacies Like...

> Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and pumpkin picked fresh at Ferme Au Pré Bleu > An appetizer of smoked duck rillette from Ducs de Montrichard > Red and white ice wines from La Halte des Pèlerins vineyard in Sherbrooke > Cidrerie Milton CID Sec, paired with a melty grilled cheese sandwich > La Fleur de Weedon, a semi-soft Swiss-style cheese from Fromagerie P’tit Plaisir

Our Interactive Map Create your personalized Créateurs de saveurs itinerary at createursdesaveurs.com

Explore Agrotouristic Attractions

A robust agrotourism offering is one of the region’s greatest assets. Our farmers and food artisans take tremendous pride in their work—and are more than delighted to share their wares and knowledge with visitors to their farms, shops and market stands.

If You Crave…

…Local Eats

> Sample sea buckthorn jelly at Gourmet par Nature in Magog > Shop the evening farmer’s market in Compton on Thursdays > Taste the umpteen ways to enjoy cassis at

Domaine Ives Hill in Compton > Pick apples, pears, plums and peaches at

Domaine de Dunham ecological orchard > Make a beeline for Miellerie Lune de Miel in Stoke > Try maple syrup at every step of its transformation at Érablière Bernard in Granby

…Memorable Experiences

> Take an olfactory stroll through Bleu Lavande’s new property in Magog > Pet donkeys (and buy donkey milk beauty products) at Asinerie Les Ânes en Culotte at Sainte-Anne-dela-Rochelle > Purchase all-natural, small-batch soap and beauty products at Savonnerie des Diligences in Eastman > Walk an alpaca or mini horse at Verger Champêtre-

Gîte et Compagnie in Granby

Did you know?

La Pinte, an artisanal dairy producer in Ayer’s Cliff, packages its products in glass containers for a retro vibe that’s 100% eco-friendly. For more ideas, visit

easterntownships.org/agritourism-activities