Sophie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Roughly a 25 minute drive from the house, take a couple of hours out of your day to talk a walk along the lake side trail of Lac Brome starting from the car park at Douglass Beach.
32 locals recommend
Douglass Beach
213 Chem. LakesideRoughly a 25 minute drive from the house, take a couple of hours out of your day to talk a walk along the lake side trail of Lac Brome starting from the car park at Douglass Beach.
Park up at Tiffany car park on the east side of Lac Brome and take a short walk onto the frozen lake to watch the sunset behind Mont Bromont ski hill.
Tiffany Park
673 QC-243Park up at Tiffany car park on the east side of Lac Brome and take a short walk onto the frozen lake to watch the sunset behind Mont Bromont ski hill.
A 15 minute walk from the house you will discover Mont Oak which offers a myriad of walking & Cycling trails which take you in and around the mountain. Perfect to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. The start of this trail sits just behind the Boulangerie Canael...always tempting on the descent.
Mont Oak
1389 Rue SheffordA 15 minute walk from the house you will discover Mont Oak which offers a myriad of walking & Cycling trails which take you in and around the mountain. Perfect to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. The start of this trail sits just behind the Boulangerie Canael...always tempting on the descent.
A 7 minute drive from the house the Mont Bromont ski hill is a very scenic place to ski. Over 60 different pistes across the park, its perfect for beginner or advanced skiers.
147 locals recommend
Ski Bromont
150 Rue ChamplainA 7 minute drive from the house the Mont Bromont ski hill is a very scenic place to ski. Over 60 different pistes across the park, its perfect for beginner or advanced skiers.
Take a day by booking for a unique Quebec spa experience at this unique all-season gem hidden on Mont Gale.
72 locals recommend
Balnea Spa
319 Chem. du Lac GaleTake a day by booking for a unique Quebec spa experience at this unique all-season gem hidden on Mont Gale.
Food scene
Perfect for apres-ski or just to quell a hungry belly. The menu at Brouemont offers some tasty pub food with brilliant burgers and hot sandwiches in addition to a range of craft beers. The 'framboise et miel' beer is a personal favourite. Ask for a tasting board!
26 locals recommend
Brouemont Micro - brasserie
107 Bd de BromontPerfect for apres-ski or just to quell a hungry belly. The menu at Brouemont offers some tasty pub food with brilliant burgers and hot sandwiches in addition to a range of craft beers. The 'framboise et miel' beer is a personal favourite. Ask for a tasting board!
Throw your nose into this beautiful bakery and reward your palate with some tasty savoury and sweet pies & tartes, breads and condiments. Pecan pie is a personal favourite
Désirables Gâteries
659 Rue SheffordThrow your nose into this beautiful bakery and reward your palate with some tasty savoury and sweet pies & tartes, breads and condiments. Pecan pie is a personal favourite
A 10-15 minute walk from the house the Patisserie Canael is a super popular destination for locals and tourists. A huge selection of breads, croissants, sandwiches, cakes, bars, quiches...the list goes on. Beautifully fresh and speedy service.
33 locals recommend
Boulangerie Pâtisserie Canael
1389 Rue SheffordA 10-15 minute walk from the house the Patisserie Canael is a super popular destination for locals and tourists. A huge selection of breads, croissants, sandwiches, cakes, bars, quiches...the list goes on. Beautifully fresh and speedy service.
The Famous Duck! Must visit for those duck-lovers, the store delivers the historic story board of its civilisation in addition to the shop with staff on hand to answer any queries.
15 locals recommend
Boutique Canards Du Lac Brome
40 Chemin du CtreThe Famous Duck! Must visit for those duck-lovers, the store delivers the historic story board of its civilisation in addition to the shop with staff on hand to answer any queries.
Fantastically lively small Italian restaurant with kitchen views and vibrant ambience
9 locals recommend
Restaurant La Pérouse
671 Rue SheffordFantastically lively small Italian restaurant with kitchen views and vibrant ambience
City/town information
With Lake Memphremagog for backdrop, established inside a decor surrounded by mountains plus its lively downtown area, the city of Magog has truly an exceptional location and the reputation of being a sought-after tourist destination
80 locals recommend
Magog
With Lake Memphremagog for backdrop, established inside a decor surrounded by mountains plus its lively downtown area, the city of Magog has truly an exceptional location and the reputation of being a sought-after tourist destination
Only 100 km from Montreal, Knowlton is the ideal holiday destination, in both summer and winter with its lake, public beach, marina, golf courses, walking paths and nearby ski hills. The village is well-known for its many boutiques and antique dealers, restaurants and cafes, country inns and B&Bs. Knowlton is also a bilingual village with its residents and business owners as comfortable in English as in French.
38 locals recommend
Knowlton
Only 100 km from Montreal, Knowlton is the ideal holiday destination, in both summer and winter with its lake, public beach, marina, golf courses, walking paths and nearby ski hills. The village is well-known for its many boutiques and antique dealers, restaurants and cafes, country inns and B&Bs. Knowlton is also a bilingual village with its residents and business owners as comfortable in English as in French.