Gambrinus

Eastern Townships & Mauricie


About 3km northwest of the riverfront, this decade-old brewery serves more than a dozen varieties of beer, including seasonal cranberry, raspberry and apple ales, an excellent IPA, and an unconventional hemp-and-honey blend called Miel d’Ange.


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Nearby Eastern Townships & Mauricie attractions

1. Cathédrale de l'Assomption

1.42 MILES

Church fans should make a beeline for this colossal cathedral, a soaring neo-Gothic confection with exquisite sculpture and 125 intricate Florentine…

2. Musée Québécois de Culture Populaire

1.54 MILES

One of the most interesting stops in the area, this museum's changing exhibits cover the gamut from folk art to pop culture, delving into the social and…

3. Vieille Prison

1.57 MILES

Tour guides, including some former inmates, bring the harsh realities of the lockup vividly to life during 90-minute tours that include a stop at dank…

4. Musée des Ursulines

1.76 MILES

For a slice of the town's religious history, stop at this former hospital founded by Ursuline nuns in 1639. It forms a pretty backdrop for the fine…

5. Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap

3.91 MILES

The grand Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap looks like a spaceship sitting on a launch pad. Located in Cap-de-la-Madeleine (take bus 2), about 4km northeast of…

6. Les Forges-du-St-Maurice

5.32 MILES

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7. Cité de l'Énergie

15.68 MILES

Built around a 1901 hydroelectric power station and the country's oldest aluminum smelter, the 'City of Energy' celebrates the region's industrial legacy…