Hiking and camping at the Parc Sutton
Hiking and snowshoeing are just two of the many activities to enjoy in this park. With more than 80 km (50 mi.) of marked trails, there are loops ranging from two hours to several days. Yours to discover: four peaks, four mountain lakes and breathtaking views. Refuge and camping at the top of Mount Sutton. Leashed dogs permitted.
For further information: 1-800-565-8455 or (450) 538-4085
www.parcsutton.com
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Discovering local wines and produces along the Wine Road
All year round Open year round, the Wine Road, spanning 132 kilometres, offers to visitors a gigantic trail where interesting and varied finds await discovery. Past curves, bends and hills, visitors will enjoy great wines, guided tours, local farm products, country picnics, artist workshops, outdoor activities, good restaurants, cozy B & Bs and welcoming local people.
For further information : 1-888-811-4928
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Treego at Sutton
Discover four suspended trails of varying difficulty in the intimate setting of the wilds of Mont Sutton. Heights, high spirits and unbeatable excitement! Each trail features a series of tree-to-tree travel to discover the forest from the treetops using suspended bridges, vines, stirrups, nets, walkways, ladders, balance beams, tyrolians and other challenges!
New this year :
- New website as of June
- New corporate packages with pofessional trainer
- Family walking trails with play area and picnic area
- Larger information centre
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For further information: 1-866-538-6464 or (450) 538-6464
www.arbresutton.com
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Teaching of therapies at the Sunshine Center Studio
This specialized centre offers teaching and practicing of cultural and therapeutic activities.
For further information: 450-538-1791
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Jazz at the International
All year round Jazz at the "I" every Friday and Saturday night.
Jazz for everyone 9pm to 11pm.
Café L’International, 10-D Principale Sud
For further information: 450-538-1717
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Relaxation in spa in the area
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Discovery of treasures along the Townships Trail
All year round Two centuries of history to see...
New this year ! Year round, the Townsips Trail shows off the natural heritage of the Eastern Township along the tourist route that spreads over 415 km through 31 municipalities and suggest 27 stopovers along the way with 8 of them of route.
«The Townships Trail is among the top 10 Summer outings» - Elle Québec, July 2007 Top page
Learning art tecniques at Scola Arte
All year round What a great initiave!
Scola Arte offers a stimulating experience: workshops where artists of the region will pass on their knowledge with passion, in a very special environment!
Information: 1 866 908 4567 or 450 266 1539.
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Sutton Saturday Market
From May to October, every Saturday, from 8am to 3pm,
near the Legion on Curley Street in Sutton.
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Salle Alec et Gérard Pelletier - Sutton's Cultural Center
JUNE
STARTING IN JUNE , CINE-CABARET WILL BEGIN AT 8PM
ALL TIME CLASSIC FILMS
CINÉ-CABARET
Thursday June 26, 8:00 pm, $8
CITIZEN KANE, Orson Welles (USA, 1941, 119 min.) Avec Orson Welles, Dorothy Comingore, Joseph Cotten, Everett Sloane, Agnes Moorehead, Ruth Warrick, Paul Stewart., Multimillionaire newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane dies alone in his extravagant mansion, Xanadu, speaking a single word: "Rosebud". In an attempt to figure out the meaning of this word, a reporter tracks down the people who worked and lived with Kane; they tell their stories in a series of flashbacks that reveal much about Kane's life but not enough to unlock the riddle of his dying breath.
CINÉ-CABARET
Wednesday & Thursday, July 2 - 3, 8: PM, $8
To be announced.
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On the road help to bikers : Bike-taxi
Cyclists who are too tired to peddle any further, who have broken down or who simply don't want retrace their route, can now call the taxi-velo - a " bike taxi " - to get them back to base. This innovative service is available all along the designated bike trails, every single day, around the clock. You don't even have to book in advance. Just call and a taxi will come to pick you up within the hour. The vehicles can carry four cyclists and their bikes. And the cost? $40 for the first 30 kilometres and $1.45 for every kilometre thereafter.
To order a taxi-vélo, call 1-877-766-VELO (8356).
Three companies already offer this service : Taxi Magog-Orford, Taxi de Sherbrooke Inc. and Taxi Union Granby.
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Cycling around the Sutton Mountains: a marvellous two-day bike ri
Which cyclist has not dreamt of an ideal ride? A camp-and-bike ride, of medium length and difficulty, with settings varying from little towns with great charm, quiet rides across fields and the warmth of country reception. Here is what brings you the 73 km ride around the SUTTON Mountains.
You leave SUTTON by the south and head for Glen Sutton. Then, you cross the District of Potton and its historical villages of Dunkin and Highwater. Mansonville is half way and you enjoy the overnight rest. Once rested, you ride towards Bolton-South and Knowlton before coming back to SUTTON by the Lac Echo Road. A true delight for whom likes the bike and inspiring less known places.
Tired cyclists or those in need of a repair can call taxi-vélo. Many other bikepaths, some shorter and for everyone’s pleasure are available around Sutton. These bikepaths can be viewed on the dynamic map Cantons de l’Est à vélo. You will find your starting point, the city of Sutton, where the blue and orange paths meet, in the center of your screen.
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Bike championship for 30+ y.o. : Coupe des Amériques -
The 25th Edition of the Coupe des Amériques will take place in Sutton and comprises four stages over three days. It is an international bike competition for master cyclists (30+). At Sutton, July 4, 5, 6,2008.
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Knowlton House & Garden Tour
July 9: A day in the country, a chance to enjoy the beautiful homes and gardens of Knowlton and area up close and an opportunity to support English-language theatre in Quebec...what could be better ? This self-guided tour of exceptional homes is consistently sold out, so don't delay.
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Tour des Arts
July 12 to 20, 2008. The Tour des Arts is the oldest of the Townships' regional arts tours, and features stops at studios and workshops of forty of the region's most talented artists and artisans.
Information : www.tourdesarts.com
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Musique en vue
Cowansville, from July 18 to July 22, 2008. A five night serie of live shows by French popular artists.
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Karnak Shriners Country Western Festival Rodeo
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Panoramaduodlacôte 2008
Many activities, at the mountain as well as in the village, will be part of the Panoramaduodlacôte 2008 program, every weekend from September 20 to October 20.
Celebrate autumn as part of the autumn festival in Sutton “ Panoramaduodlacôte”, ride the ski lift or walk the trails and reach the summit of the mountain to admire one of the most breath-taking views in all Eastern Townships. Many activities as well as outdoor games are also offered; from workshops on healing plants, to painting, to landscape photography, mycology, corporate sport challenges and many more. For your ultimate well-being, open-air sessions of taï chi and yoga on the mountain are scheduled. Animation, music, BBQ, and packages including accommodation are available.
Complete program will be posted soon. Come back to find out all about it.
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Sutton Jazz Festival
On the menu this Fall, from September 20th to October 12th: Friday and Saturday evenings include performances by many well-known Montreal and Eastern Townships Jazz musicians. Saturdays at noon – musicians on the streets of Sutton and also on the mountain. Sundays offer Jazz and Brunch at various local restaurants.
For more information on the jazz festival visit www.festival-jazz-sutton.com
Reservation for evening events at Salle Alec et Gérard Pelletier: (450) 538-0486 Tickets are available at:
- Au Naturel (1 Principale N.)
- Golden Book bookstore (12-B Principale S.)
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Townshippers' Day
Sutton, September 20, 2008. Townshippers’ Day is a celebration, bringing together people from all over the Eastern Townships for an annual event that salutes the vitality and creativity of the Eastern Townships English-speaking community, its musicians, dancers, artists, artisans, writers and photographers, entrepreneurs and enterprises. It is a day when acquaintances are renewed and when those who have moved away return to re-affirm their roots.
www.tday.ca
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Duck Festival of Knowlton
September 20, 21, 27, 28, 2008. DUCK FESTIVAL in the heart of Knowlton. Culinary demonstration and duck tasting, farmer's market, artistic activities, music. (450) 242-2870.
info@cclacbrome.com
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Art Tour : Tournée des 20
September 27, 28 and October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 10 AM to 6: PM. This Fall, enjoy the freewheeling experience of visiting the inspired works and workshops, arts and ateliers of the passionate, gifted artists and artisans of the Tournée des 20.
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Bio Country Fair : Projet Écosphère
September 27 and 28, 2008. Country fair dedicated exclusively to ecology and the environment. Family fun atmosphere with more than 170 exhibitors focusing on the benefits of a healthy home, style and design, organic farming, identification and conservation of medicinal forest plants.
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Great Duck Race
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Blies Concerts : Sutton en Blues
As of October 18, 2008, the 7th Edition of « Sutton en Blues » .The greatest names of Canadian blues will be here !
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Traditional Christmas Market
November 22 th, 2008 to January 4th, 2009 Dunham / Sutton / Knowlton
Avoid the holiday shopping crowds and immerse yourself in the spirit of the holidays by visiting the Wine Route's Christmas Market.
Dunham / Sutton / Knowlton
Click here for more details.
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