Situated in Canada, alongside the American perimeter, The Townships extend far east from the Quebec-Maine border not too far away from the Chaudiere River and also as far to the north as Drummondville.
This pictureque place really is a Garden of Eden for nature enthusiasts! Horse-back riding, trekking and cycling trails abound within this holiday haven. There are several golf courses, huge lakes, ideal for boating or swimming and walking trails that are almost everywhere you gaze! In the the southern area, the Appalachian Mountain string can be a hot-spot for backpackers and skiers. Mountain bikers have a number of options here, such as the great trails on Mont Bromont, the downward slope is a pioneer, having catered to cyclists for many years.
The Townships is centered on the great outdoors. You will find 4 provincial parks, a number of substantial regional parks, along with many nature centres. In some places, long streams pass beneath aged covered bridges, charming villages with Anglo-Saxon elegance blossom with theatre’s, galleries and vintage shops. Victorian-style buildings have been transformed into stylish inns. This land really has been gifted by nature, providing visitors pastoral escapes!
Considering the substantial stands of maple, the leaf viewing in the autumn months is considered the finest in the east. On a yearly basis a number of the ski resorts puts on a leaf festival, and a trip high onto the mountain top will certainly reward you with a breathtaking view.
You will find vast, open spaces a plenty within the Townships, The Parc National Du Mont Megantic, where the mountain is amongst the tallest in the area, which also includes a huge observatory where you can admire the views. The Parc De La Gorge De Coaticook includes a 169 metre suspended footbridge which is the longest in the world, this will certainly take your breath away!