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manor house is surrounded 17
by terraces of walnut trees
Did You Know? stretching down to the river, Charlevoix Coast
and rare plant finds include n 495 Blvd de Comporté, La
Until the arrival of the 20 red oaks estimated to be Malbaie; www.tourisme-
railway, the Richelieu over 250 years old. charlevoix.com
River was a key route
for trade between Domaine Joly-De The Charlevoix Coast runs
Canada and the US. Lotbinière 124 miles (200 km) along the
" ⌂ Rte de Pointe-Platon north shore of the Saint
# Mid-May–mid-Oct: 10am– Lawrence River, from Sainte-

5pm daily ∑domainejoly.com Anne-de-Beaupré in the west
fortifications set up in 1675. to the mouth of the Saguenay
A museum in Saint-Denis-sur– Fjord. A UNESCO Biosphere
Richelieu commem orates 16 Reserve because of its fine
Quebecois patriots who examples of boreal forest, the
fought in the failed 1837 Sherbrooke area is a slim band of flowery
rebellion against British rule. ~ @ g n 785 Rue King W; rural beauty on the edge of
Today, the river flows past www.destination tundra. Gentle valleys protect
attractive villages surrounded sherbrooke.com old towns reaching to the
by orchards and vineyards; river, with coastal villages
Mont Saint-Hilaire affords The self-styled “Queen of sheltering beneath tall cliffs.
fine views of Montreal, and is the Eastern Townships,’’ The region’s Parc des Grands
famed for its apple plantations. Sherbrooke is this region’s Jardins is a vast expanse of
industrial, commercial, and lakes and black-spruce taiga
Fort Chambly cultural center. The city lies in forest with a herd of caribou.
" ⌂ 2 Rue de Richelieu, a steep-sided valley, with the Farther downstream is the tiny
Chambly § 1 888 773 8888 historic quarter delightfully and tranquil Isle-aux-Coudres.
or (450) 658 1585 # Mid- situated among the rolling The lush, green farm land of
May–Jun & Sep–mid-Oct: farmlands of the Saint- this island is sprinkled with
10am–5pm Wed–Sun; Jul– François and Magog rivers. historic farms and a windmill.
Aug: 10am–6pm daily The first settlers were British
Loyalists from the New
England states. Although
15 their heritage survives in DRINK
street names, and in the fine
Sainte-Croix old homes and gardens of
Sherbrooke’s North Ward,
n 6375 Rue Garneau; (418) Unibroue Brewery
926 2620 today the city is over- This local microbrewery
whelmingly French-speaking.
This town is best known for From the town center runs is famed throughout
Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière, the promenade du Lac-des- Canada for its superb
Belgian-style beers.
a stunning estate built in 1851 Nations, a lovely waterfront The brewery is not open
by the local squire according park with 12 miles (20 km) to the public but their
to the Picturesque style. The of attractive cycling and beers are available at
estate’s charming wooden walking trails.
most liquor stores and
regional res taurants.
Try the Blanche de
Chambly, a refreshing
white beer, or the
strong amber Maudite.
⌂ 80 Rue des
Carrières, Chambly
∑ unibroue.com

An attractive row of
historic town houses
in Sherbrooke
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