Eastern Townships Biking 8 Days

Lac Brome

Arrive in Lac Brome. This region boasts many of Quebec’s most beautiful villages and is sprinkled with orchards, vineyards, and farms. Stay at Auberge Knowlton, built in 1849 and newly renovated and especially welcoming to cyclists.

Lac Brome

Ride a lovely loop to Bromont where you can taste chocolate at the Musée du chocolat de la confiserie. Ride the part of the wine route passing boutique wineries. Back in Lac Brome, discover the lake and then enjoy dinner at a favourite local bistro.
Distance: 45 km; 400 m gain.*

Magog

Ride from Lac Brome to Magog. After passing Lac Waterloo, you have a choice of a gravel trail through Mount Orford Park or a paved route.
Distance: 66.8 km; 142 m gain (gravel trail) or 58 km; 500 m gain (paved route).*

Magog

Pedal along the shores of Lake Memphrémagog en route to the lakefront Abbey Saint-Benoît-du-Lac — where Benedictine monks have worked and lived since the early part of last century. Be sure to pick up a few supplies for a picnic lunch at the monastery, which is famous for excellent cheeses and apple cider. It is then off to take up the challenge of biking through Mount Orford Provincial Park along the Trans-Canada Trail. This wonderful park is noted for the beauty of its scenery. Ending your day in Magog, with a relaxing dip in one of its many beaches.
Distance: 64km, elevation gain 636m.*

Stanstead/Ayers Cliff

Leave Magog to cycle through the rolling foothills of the Appalachians, encountering a postcard-picturesque covered bridge and scenic little hamlets. Reach the American border town of Beebe Plain, where the main street straddles the border. Enjoy lunch in Standstead and then continue north to Ayer’s Cliff and Lac Massawippi. * The Luxe trip stays in Ayers Cliff at Ripplecove Inn; the Classic trip stays in Stanstead at Domaine Les Boises Lee Farm. Ride Distance: 65km, elevation gain 580m (45-50km; 450m when staying in Stanstead).*

North Hatley

As you wind your way north, stop and learn how cheese is made at a farm that has been doing so for 4 generations. The family farm also has a sugar shack where they make organic maple syrup from their 6000 maple trees on the property. In Comptom, investigate the many studios and antique shops in the area. This village has long been a haven for artists and artisans, and is renowned for its wonderful antiques and art. Arrive to North Hatley, founded in 1897 and one of the most beautiful small towns of Québec. Visit the artisanal pastry shop Saveurs et Gourmandises.
Distance: 42km, gain 360m.

North Hatley

Your day ride out of North Hatley takes you through a diversity of experiences – beautiful countryside with quiet forests, rolling pastures and stunning vistas, to a riverside bike network through the City of Sherbrooke – the 7th largest city in Quebec. Take the time to explore the delightful architectural heritage, amazing art galleries and excellent museums, before you weave your way back to North Hatley via the university town of Lennoxville. After a final night reception, we’ll dine in the Tap Room of Manoir Hovey. Typical of Eastern Township restaurants, you’ll find a friendly ambiance and enjoy imaginative dishes featuring local products such as Abénaki poutines, half-cockerels, lobster rolls, Québec bred Wagyu beef burgers and more. Bon Appétit.
Distance: 50km, gain 400m.*

Departure Day

Take a final stroll around North Hatley or do some last minute souvenir hunting, before departing for another adventure.

*Distance and elevation gains may vary depending on hotels chosen for specific departure.