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Eastern Townships

Make Memories, Not Stuff: Unique Experience Gifts for Christmas

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

Welp, you've gone and done it now. The big day is just around the corner but you’ve procrastinated too long and now Amazon can’t even get to you in time. That's a good thing, because this is your opportunity to blow Christmas out of the water with experience gifts that will be remembered long after that thing-a-ma-bob you almost bought in a panic. Why Experience Gifts are Better Than Traditional Presents Whenever my kids or partner ask me what I'd like for a gift, I give one of two …

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Colour, Charm, & Connection in The Eastern Townships

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When the world shut down Canadians had little choice but to get familiar with their own backyard. Thankfully, our backyard happens to be one of the prettiest places on earth. Case in point, The Eastern Townships in Quebec. Consisting of nine regions, 'The Townships' resemble a Hallmark movie backdrop with picturesque towns and villages nestled in between valleys and mountains. While I can’t guarantee you’ll fall head over heels in love with a rich man in a flannel shirt posing as a humble …

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Winter Wonderlands – The Best of Ontario & Quebec

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I used to hate winter —completely and utterly loathe it. I would get cranky when the leaves would disappear and pretty much hibernate until spring. Then I had a lightbulb moment. Unless I was moving my family to Hawaii, it was time to get with the program and embrace the snow. After all, in Canada, winter weather can be up to a five month affair. That's a lot of time to spend cooped up inside, especially with children. So I picked up ice skating again on our beloved Rideau Canal, then we …

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Plan Your Perfect Winter Escape to Quebec’s Eastern Townships

By //  by Leslie Foster 37 Comments

The Eastern Townships is the third most popular tourist destination in the province of Québec (after Montreal and Québec City) and attracts more than 6 million visitors each year.  The region boasts four Québec parks and four ski centres. Most of Québec was developed by the French.  The Townships however were developed by the Loyalists from New England in the late 18th century. When driving through the quaint towns and villages, you will note the founders’ influence in the unique …

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