Christmas market, photo credit Ian Westover
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It will be Christmas in a month! The Eastern Townships is a choice destination for enjoying sublime holidays. In this region, you will discover everything needed to serve up a delicious Christmas Eve dinner, find gift ideas to please your loved ones and places to celebrate, not to mention activities for enjoying your time off.
A Different Way to Get Ready for the Festivities
Shopping, family meals, gift lists… This year, mix business and pleasure with a trip to Christmas markets. You will enjoy festive ambiences and discover products made by local artisans. In Sutton, from December 9 to 11 and 16 to 18, take a trip back in time thanks to a décor featuring tepees and log cabins. In Sherbrooke, a huge lit Christmas tree will impress you on weekends from mid-November to mid-December. Then, in Compton, on December 4, 5, 10 and 11, you can discover the Comptonales Old-Time Christmas Market at the Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site.
Be bold and create your own holiday menu! The Eastern Townships Créateurs de saveurs products are true culinary discoveries. Cultivated and transformed by local producers, these cheeses, wines, meats and chocolates will delightfully garnish your table. Look for Créateurs de saveurs products in regional grocery stores and at select tourism information offices.
Don’t have any gift ideas? The Tourism Eastern Townships website has a flurry of packages and gift certificates sure to please all. Just browse through suggested themes to see for yourself.
Having Fun with the Family
Animal lovers will delight in visiting the guests at Granby Zoo this winter. For the occasion, the animals have put on their winter coats to enjoy light-hearted fun in the snow. Those creatures sensitive to the cold can be found in their winter quarters or at different pavilions. This is a great idea for something to do with your time off work!
Festivities in the Townships: It’s Magical!
Granby Zoo
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Various kinds of accommodation sites in the Townships feature different concepts for celebrating with your loved ones. Would you prefer renting a chalet or staying at an inn or hotel to enjoy the special activities featured? A generous selection of places to stay for every budget. Book early; accommodations fill up fast!
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