Introducing the Eastern Townships

Overview

This vacation destination is renowned for its vineyards and gourmet getaways, as well as its "recreational tourism" activities, available year-round—especially in its four national parks.

Key Facts

• Location: bordered to the west by Montérégie, to the east by Chaudière-Appalaches, to the north by Mauricie, and to the south by Estrie.

• Local time: Heure : 7777. The region is on "Eastern Time" like Montreal.

• Main cities:

• Population: 240,872 inhabitants (2015).

• Area: 6,920 km².

• Density: 35 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point:

• Lowest point:

• Website: http://www.cantonsdelest.com

Tourism