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From Montréal to:
Trois-Rivières (segment 1) Québec (segment 7) Mont-Tremblant (segment 13) Hull via Oka (segment 17) Hull via Saint-Faustin (segment 18)

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Segment 31: From Montréal to Sherbrooke

Two itineraries are proposed:

• Via Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (265 km, 165 mi.): 31A
• Via Rougemont (180 km, 112 mi.): 31B

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Segment 31A

Montréal

Beloeil

• Cruises
  Excursions on the Rivière Richelieu.

Chambly

• Architectural heritage
  Houses dating back from the early 19th century.

• Canal de Chambly
  Canal inaugurated in 1843.

• Fort Chambly National Historic Site
  Park and military fortifications, dating from the 17th century.

• Cruises
  On the Rivière Richelieu.

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

• Victorian architecture
  The old section of this town contains numerous buildings reminiscent of the 19th century.

• Cruises
  25-km (16 mi) trip along the Rivière Richelieu to Fort Lennox.

• Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Hot-Air Balloon Festival
  The biggest gathering of hot-air balloons in Canada. An impressive event that's a must for the month of August.

Saint-Paul-de-l'île-aux-Noix

• Fort Lennox National Historic Site
  Tour the military fortifications and learn about life in a British garrison in colonial times.

Hemmingford

• Parc Safari
  Six-km (4 mi) drive through a park featuring wild animals from Africa, Europe and America.

Stanbridge East

• Picturesque village
  Museum housing Canadiana in three buildings: a mill, a general store and a barn.

Dunham

• Vineyards
  Tour of wine cellars with wine and aperitif tasting.

Sutton

• "Panoramaduodlacôte"
  Popular festival celebrating fall foliage (Weekends in September and October).

Lac-Brome

• Knowlton
  Victorian architecture. Numerous antique stores.

• Lac Brome
  Lookouts. Water sports.

Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

• Abbey
  Benedictine monastery. Gregorian masses and services.
  

Magog

• Boutiques et antiquaires. Théâtre le Vieux Clocher
  

  

• Lac Memphrémagog
  Lookouts. Water sports. Cruises.

• Flambée de couleurs
  Festival to celebrate the fall foliage. (Weekends in September and October).

• Festival Orford
  A program of classical and popular music (July).

• Traversée internationale du lac Memphrémagog.
  Long-distance swimming race. Sports and cultural activities (July).

Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley

• Île du Marais
  Bird watching on the island. Accessible on foot.

North Hatley

• Picturesque village
  A favorite spot for vacationers in a verdant setting beside Lac Massawippi.

• Lac Massawipi
  Lookout.

• The Piggery Theatre
  Plays in english

Lennoxville

• Bishop's University
  Founded in 1843. Architecture inspired by Oxford University in England. Saint Mark Chapel, gothic chapel built in 1855.

Sherbrooke

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Segment 31B

Montréal

Rougemont

• Centre d'interprétation de la pomme
  Exhibits and commentary on apple cultivation.

Granby

• Jardin zoologique de Granby
  Zoo housing 750 specimens of 220 animal species form around the world.

• Festival international de la chanson
  Canada's most prestigious amateur singing contest. The festival has proved to be a springboard to success for a number of Québec performers (September).

Bromont

• Musée Safari Nature
  This natural science museum houses a collection of insects and minerals from around the world. Insect safaris. Bicycle rentals.

Waterloo

• Architectural heritage
  A small town with old house built in the traditional Eastern Townships style.

• Musée Safari Aventure
  Short scientific excursions and exhibits on natural sciences.

Valcourt

• Musée J.-Armand-Bombardier
  Museum housing an exhibit on the history of the snowmobile and its inventor.

Parc de récréation du Mont-Orford

• This park is an excellent natural setting for outdoor activities. Beach and water sports at Lac Stukely. Centre d'arts Orford: exhibits of paintings and sculptures at this art center.

Sherbrooke

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From Sherbrooke to:
Québec (segment 30)

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