Manoir Hovey

Top choice in Eastern Townships


This lovely resort offers handsomely set rooms in a picturesque lakeside setting. You’ll find expansive gardens, a heated pool and an ice rink (in winter), and you can arrange numerous outdoor activities – windsurfing, lake cruises and golfing. The award-winning restaurant Le Hatley is among the best in the Eastern Townships, with four-course meals highlighting refined Québécois fare ($80 for nonguests).


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1. Orford Musique

10 MILES

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2. Bishop's University

10.02 MILES

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3. Lac des Nations

10.07 MILES

South of all the sights, Rivière Magog flows into the pretty Lac des Nations, which is surrounded by a scenic paved trail perfect for walking, in-line…

4. Parc National du Mont Orford

10.29 MILES

Just outside the town of Magog, Mont Orford (853m) dominates the lush Parc National du Mont Orford. In winter the park is a cross-country and downhill…

5. Cathédrale St-Michel

10.8 MILES

Quietly overlooking the action from its hilltop perch is the Cathédrale St-Michel, a monumental granite, Gothic-style edifice.

6. Musée des Beaux-Arts

10.92 MILES

This museum has a good permanent collection featuring works by regional artists; it also stages temporary exhibitions.

7. La Société d'Histoire de Sherbrooke

10.93 MILES

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8. Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook

12.67 MILES

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