Divine Quebec

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆
Looking for a different kind of place to walk? The nature trails at the Sanctuary offer scenery of rare beauty to explore during a visit to Rigaud. On the grounds, the small historic chapel offers a breathtaking view of the city, the Ottawa River, and the surrounding area. And dogs are allowed on the trails, so it’s a great place to visit with Fido! 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦.

Plan your moment here: https://lourdesrigaud.ca/homepage/

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗺
Built in downtown Saint-Hyacinthe in 1880, the Cathédrale Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur is a prominent feature of the city’s skyline. Take advantage of self-guided tours (Sunday through Friday from 3 to 4:30 p.m., before Mass) to explore its Romanesque architecture, sumptuous chandeliers, and Casavant organ. 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯.

Fint out more: https://www.divinquebec.com/en/fiche-touristique/cathedrale-saint-hyacinthe-le-confesseur

𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲-𝗱’𝗛𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘂
How about a picnic in a beautiful setting? Steeped in history, the Calvaire-d’Huberdeau heritage site offers a magnificent view of the Rouge River Valley and the Laurentian landscapes. Enjoy the picnic area, and once you’ve eaten, take a stroll around the site to discover its history and its 28 statues. Continue your exploration by visiting other sites along La Route des Belles Histoires. 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦.

Plan your visit : https://www.laurentides.com/en/member/calvaire-dhuberdeau-heritage-site/

📷 Isabelle Labrosse Voir moins

𝗚𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
Treat yourself to moments of meditation surrounded by nature by taking a walk along the beautiful trails surrounding the outdoor chapel at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Beauvoir in Sherbrooke, in the Eastern Townships. Whether you’re strolling on your own, as a couple or with your family, make your outing extra special by timing it when the sun sets behind the surrounding hills. 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦.

Find out more: https://www.divinquebec.com/en/fiche-touristique/sanctuaire-du-sacre-coeur-de-beauvoir

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝘁
Feel like learning about embossed copper art? Located in Château-Richer, the Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum presents three amazing exhibitions which looks into the fascinating world of craftsman Albert Gilles :
- From Copper Ore to Copper Art
- Christorama
- A passion, an art, an extraordinary life

See for yourself how this form of art is still very much alive:
https://www.albertgilles-copper-art.com/expositions.php

𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲̀𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲́𝗯𝗲𝗰 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆
At the Monastère des Augustines, the wellness experience combines heritage and holistic health. A stay in this restored former cloister in Old Québec City is the perfect opportunity to nourish body and soul, while promoting physical and mental well-being.

In addition to the silent breakfast offered with packages, the Monastère’s culinary philosophy promotes the principles of mindful eating and invites you to take your time to savour the food offerings of its Le Vivoir restaurant and order counter in an environment conducive to relaxation and rejuvenation.

Find out more, this way: https://monastere.ca/en/

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲-𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲́𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁-𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲
On Wednesdays, July 1, 8, and 15, 2026, at 5 p.m., as part of its organ festival, the Basilique will present one-hour concerts that have been filmed and will be shown on a big screen.

These concerts will feature works by Quebec composers, children’s stories set to music, and well-known pieces, as well as classics from the organ repertoire, ranging from Boëllmann to Handel. The perfect event for music lovers! 𝘋𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦.

Find out more, this way: https://www.bcstm.org/evenements (Website available in French only).

📷 Archidiocèse de Sherbrooke

𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱-𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗲-𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗱𝘂-𝗖𝗮𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲
Every third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m., all year long, you can take part in a guided tour to discover the hidden treasures of the stained-glass windows at the Notre-Dame-du-Cap Shrine in Trois-Rivières. Its roof features more than 285 stained-glass windows, the work of Father Jan Tillemans, a master stained-glass artisan of Dutch origin. If the weather allows, take a stroll through the gardens on the grounds after the tour. Donations welcome (suggested price: $10).

Find out more, this way:
https://www.sanctuaire-ndc.ca/en/

Once the cradle of seigneurial life in the Châteauguay region, Hôtel Manoir d’Youville is now a charming resort with everything to please food lovers. Its bistro, La Traite, is located in a former dairy and showcases local flavours, offering some 30 beers from local microbreweries, a number of Quebec ciders and wines, as well as dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients. Manoir’s Chez Mes Sœurs Restaurant offers generous, terroir-inspired cuisine in a buffet style, best enjoyed while taking in the peaceful view of the surrounding gardens.

Find out more:
https://hotelmanoirdyouville.com/en/

If you visit the Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey, you’ll get to see the fruits of the monks’ labour prominently featured in its onsite store. The vast 3,500-tree orchard means making apple products is a cinch. Sparkling ciders made following the champagne method, apple butter and compote are just a few of the gourmet products sold on site. And how about the abbey’s cheeses? Several of them have received prestigious awards, and they are simply delicious.

Find out more, this way: https://www.abbaye.ca/en/

📷 Eastern Townships © GouvQc Mathieu Dupuis