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Molson Bank existed here

One of the first financial institutions in Knowlton was Molson’s Bank, located on Victoria Street in 1899. A farwestern look This branch is an excellent representation of the boomtown style architecture. As Knowlton began to develop, these buildings became popular because they were easy and inexpensive to construct. The boomtown style was characterized by itsContinue reading “Molson Bank existed here”

The most beautiful kayak route

Discover a circuit composed of 10 stations of interest, from Brome Lake to the agricultural plain, upstream from the nature reserve. An expedition of about 1.5 to 2 hours. A canoe/kayak trip on Quilliams Creek, in the center of the Quilliams-Durrull Nature Reserve, provides an opportunity for extraordinary discoveries in a unique environment where theContinue reading “The most beautiful kayak route”

The strange barn of the vineyard

Saint-Armand Anyone who enters the Book Barn erected on the grounds of the new Clos de l’Orme blanc vineyard cannot help but be seduced. The rustic-looking farm building has been converted into a warm, self-service library, where it is pleasant to linger and read, socialize and recharge your batteries. People can come with their families,Continue reading “The strange barn of the vineyard”

The delights of Knowlton Village in 6 stops

Located on the “Route des Vins” which criss-crosses the Brome-Missisquoi countryside, Knowlton is the ideal stop at the beginning or end of your journey. The village of Knowlton is buzzing with discoveries. I propose a journey that will lead you to taste the little gastronomic treasures to bring back. The public market To begin with,Continue reading “The delights of Knowlton Village in 6 stops”

Tasting stop: elderberry

Flavor creators Andrea Coombs and Philippe Gélinas have been growing some twenty thousand elderberry plants on their land since 2014. Come and meet them during your next gourmet walk and discover this ultra-vitamin black berry with tremendous antioxidant and medicinal properties! All of their Purvita products – pure berry extract, elderflower syrup, elderflower honey andContinue reading “Tasting stop: elderberry”

22 vineyards to see in the region

The Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route is a tourist circuit that includes 22 wineries over a distance of 140 kilometers. It is possible to visit it by car, by bike or in a guided tour.Read more… Because visiting the vineyards whets the appetite, several estates offer gourmet activities during the harvest. For a second year, the VignobleContinue reading “22 vineyards to see in the region”

The best places in the Townships according to Elle Quebec

THE RIPPLECOVE HOTEL & SPA RIPPLECOVE HOTEL & SPA This 5-star hotel , the first of the Origine Artisans Hoteliers group, is located on the shores of Lake Massawippi. Since 1945, it has been offering its guests accommodation combining charm, comfort and tranquility on the lakefront. Its renovated rooms (with balcony) make it the perfectContinue reading “The best places in the Townships according to Elle Quebec”