Nestled in the surrounding pastoral countryside in the eastern part of Québec is Lac-Brome. This town is actually made up of seven villages, with Knowlton the principal one. While visiting Lac-Brome, learn about the area’s rich history and the stories of Indigenous, French and British people who made the area home.
Lac-Brome Museum, spread over several buildings, offers a lot of information about the region, including an extensive collection of war artifacts, such as a World War I biplane. Take a self-guided walking tour of Knowlton and experience firsthand the village’s beautiful heritage buildings. Explore the whole town and area with a self-guided car tour of the Brome Lake region.
Food is an important component of the region’s cultural background. Dine at charming restaurants and bistros to savor a part of what is known metaphorically as Coeur Villageois, literally the heart of villagers. Québec has an extensive beer-making past, with the microbrewery La Knowlton Co. proudly continuing the tradition.
Equally as important are the vineyards spread over the countryside. Stop at several of them to sample products, demonstrating the substantive output of this wine-producing area. For a memorable event, plan a picnic among the vines and the rolling landscape.
Stay in the area at your choice of charming inns. The location in the province’s Eastern Townships is a convenient base to discover a multitude of interesting locations. The Wine Route and the Townships Trail passing through Lac-Brome provide hours of exploration and fun.
The town welcomes you during bucolic summers, colorful autumns and picturesque winters. Walk, cycle, drive or skate on the lake in winter through Lac-Brome’s villages of Knowlton, Foster, Fulford, Bondville, Iron Hill, West Brome and East Hill to experience its many beautiful aspects.
Find Lac-Brome about a 1-hour drive east of Montréal or travel 30 minutes north of Richford, Vermont.
