Farnham

Farnham

Bordering the St. Lawrence Lowlands, Farnham lies in the heart of the Yamaska River Basin. Its name derives from the Old English Feornham, meaning “fern habitat,” a nod to the many wetlands that characterize the region.

Farnham was settled by Loyalists as early as 1790 and developed rapidly thanks to the railway and its railway station complex. By 1876, it had become the dynamic city we know today, with a population of nearly 11,000 residents. The succession of bridges and ferries, which linked the two banks of the Yamaska River, testifies to the city’s strong historical connection to the river.

The town centre attracts visitors with its heritage buildings, businesses, restaurants and terraces, as well as its urban park and the Yamaska River, which all come together to shape the landscape. The cultural hub, the heritage trail, including Saint-Romuald Church and its collection of works by artist Ozias Leduc, as well as artistic events add a touch of culture to the tourism offer.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Farnham is an ideal destination: golf, tennis, pickleball, skydiving and cycling trails, including the Montérégiade, a perfect way to explore the surrounding area by bike. As for wine lovers, Les Pervenches vineyard, a pioneer in biodynamics in Québec and certified organic, invites you to taste their Vitis Vinifera in their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Farnham is definitely worth a visit, whether for a day or two… or more!

Did you know? Farnham is home to a military base still in operation today. In fact, at the end of the Second World War, it housed German prisoners of war for a certain period of time.