“L’air frais et vif du pays nous rappelle que notre vue jaillit du monde naturel et à quel point nous sommes liés aux rythmes suspendus de la terre et du ciel, du temps et de la saison” – Kilroy J. Oldster
Art Of Living
Spring in the Townships
“City dwellers generally try to save time, when they can, while rural people are willing to kill time, though both try to keep in their minds the notion of a better life to come” – Edward Hoagland
The joys of the countryside
A waterfront, with pitou, a good book in a hammock, a canoe ride, a nap in the middle of the day, a trip to the farm or a bike ride. So many ideas to remind you once again that life is beautiful.
The best picnic sites
At Val Caudalies in Dunham The Val Caudalies vineyard is a beautiful place to walk and picnic. The view of the Appalachian Mountains is spectacular. Picnic tables are installed and you also have access to a large covered terrace. During the harvest season, we even offer U-pick. At Bleu Lavande While the lavender is inContinue reading “The best picnic sites”
The joys of Autumn
October
Country living at its best 16 inspiring fall images
New gourmet café-boutique in Brome Lake
Breakfast at the store This place is becoming the ideal place to have your coffee and croissants in comfort. Tables are also added on the charming gallery. This mini bistro is freshly opened since July. The shop A delicatessen stocked with jams, honeys, drinks, meats, cold cuts, cheeses, dishes prepared on the spot, desserts, mignardises,Continue reading “New gourmet café-boutique in Brome Lake”
10 relaxing ideas in Brome Lake
Glamping
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An American film shot in Knowlton
The American TV network Lifetime has produced a new Christmas movie filmed in Knowlton from August 16 to September 2, 2020. The title: Christmas Ever After. Lakeside Road was completely closed to traffic between Knowlton Road and Victoria Street. Preparing for the snow The stars The former member of the group Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland,Continue reading “An American film shot in Knowlton”
Take time to relax
The picnic reinvented
Do yourself a favor. Go to one of our local merchants or to the public market on Saturdays and enjoy life around a picnic table. Or better yet, find a spot under a tree and bring cushions, plates and flowers. Even crazier: dare to take your furniture out into your yard to do the DolceContinue reading “The picnic reinvented”
The place “in” in 1960
It was the fashionable place to be in Brome Lake. Located at 400 Lakeside, the Alouette Lodge was the trendy resto-bar and accommodation. Nowadays During the 1980s, this site was razed and replaced by 400 Lakeside, an estate with over 100 condos and homes. LE 400 LAKESIDE
9 things to do in the country this summer
Have a picnic in a field overlooking a bucolic view Sleep in a hammock Reading a good book in a park along a stream Take a bath at the Balnea Spa. Buy your vegetables directly from the farm Go pick wild fruits. Start an herb garden Hanging around a fire and drinking whiskey. Go fishing.
Times are changing
Here are some pictures from the past, more than 100 years ago in Bromont and Knowlton. Bromont Dr. Edmond Brun was the first mayor of West Shefford after the village was incorporated in 1889. He was a doctor and a pharmacist and, as a relatively wealthy and prominent person, it is normal that he wasContinue reading “Times are changing”