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Top 10 Attractions in Cantons de l’Est

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1. Zoo de Granby

For over 50 years, this zoo has been providing a glimpse of over 250 species of animals from exotic countries.
2. Parc National du Mont-Orford

Rising majestically beside the Eastern Townships Autoroute, Mont Orford is the central area for outdoor activities in this sprawling preserve, covering over 57 sq km (22 sq miles) around the mountain.
3. Knowlton

Set on the inviting shores of Lac Brome, this 19th-century anglophone village has an idyllic locale, attracting vacationers and weekenders.
4. Lac Memphrémagog

This immense lake is a draw for boat-lovers. La Traversée Internationale du lac Memphré-magog, an annual international swimming contest, attracts thousands to the nearby town of Magog in summer.
5. L’Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Benedictine monks founded this monastery overlooking Lac Memphrémagog in 1913. Their Gregorian chants take place daily at 5pm.
6. Le Chemin des Vignobles de l’Estrie

Due to its slate soil and climate this area has a highly respected wine-growing tradition visible along the Wine Route (Hwy 202) between Dunham and Stanbridge East.
7. Frelighsburg

A peaceful town at the foot of Mount Pinnacle and near the US border, Frelighsburg’s landscape attracts artists and photographers.
8. Lennoxville

Home to Bishop’s University and College, this town is one of the few in Québec to remain predominantly English throughout the province’s political turmoil. The Uplands Cultural and Heritage Museum unveils its history.
9. Sherbrooke

The Rivière Saint-François bisects this commercial center of Cantons de l’Est. Despite its history of British settlement, today it is predominantly a French-speaking town.
10. Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook

This park, set around a 50-m(165-ft) gorge, offers hiking trails, horse riding, as well as skiing in winter (see Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook).