Stanbridge East

Stanbridge East

Stanbridge East is located along the rapids of the Rivière aux Brochets, and offers amazing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The town was founded in 1796 by settlers coming from Europe via Vermont and the Hudson Valley. The village expanded rapidly mainly because of the construction of a grain mill and a regular railway service connecting Montréal to Boston, which passed through the town.

Today, Stanbridge East is home to about 880 residents. The red-brick houses and those built with clapboard siding are reminiscent of New England’s typical rural towns.

The Missisquoi Museum is an absolute must for visitors. Established in the heart of the village, inside the Cornell Mill (1830), here you’ll be able to relive the local history through different exhibitions and by exploring the museum’s heritage buildings. You’ll discover Hodge’s General Store, the Walbridge twelve-sided barn and the Baker-Gilmour House, which is now an art gallery.

You’ll find several ways to visit Stanbridge East. Among others, you’ll love heading out on a countryside bike ride, a wine tasting tour along the Route des Vins, berry picking in season, or attending the famous Apple Pie Festival, which attracts visitors every September.