5 ways to give the Eastern Townships as a gift

Love the Eastern Townships and want to share your affection for the region with family and friends this holiday season? We’ve thought of you and we would like to offer some gift ideas with an Eastern Townships flavour that you can get in Brome-Missisquoi.

Some well-deserved relaxation time

There are many outstanding spas in the Eastern Townships, and they’re well worth the trip. This is especially true of the BALNÉA Spa in Bromont which is set in a magical place on the shores of Lac Gale. And they have a nice, convenient website when it’s time to buy a gift card.

Offer the Wine Route

The cradle of winemaking in the province of Québec, needless to say Brome-Missisquoi’s Wine Route is indispensable when it comes to Québec-made wine. Here’s a terrific opportunity to encourage local know-how by giving a bottle of Québec wine as a holiday gift. You can do this either by going to one of the local vineyards or heading to an SAQ outlet near you, where you’ll find a wide selection in the “Origine Québec” section of the store. To fully enjoy the experience, you can give the gift of a guided tour on the Wine Route with one of the package deals offered by the Kava Tours company.

The warmth and comfort of alpaca wool

It’s been said that there’s nothing softer than alpaca wool, and with winter setting in this is a great opportunity to give the gift of local-style comfort. Many farms in the area offer items of clothing that are knitted from the wool of this charming animal. We invite you to discover the Domaine des Nobles Alpagas and Alpagas du Pinacle.

A treat for beer lovers

Is there a beer fan in your family? Eastern Townships’ microbreweries are crafting some top-notch products that are sure to delight beer connoisseurs. One such microbrewer is Brasserie Dunham, which has earned national acclaim and frequently makes special brews in limited quantities. Meanwhile, beer neophytes will find something they like with a variety of beers from the brasserie Farnham Ale + Lager; they’re more accessible but of comparable quality.

Offer a romantic getaway

With its fine restaurants, its spa inside the hotel and its proximity to Ski Bromont, Domaine Château Bromont is a favourite place for love-birds to go on a romantic getaway. And, just recently, the Domaine has set up an online boutique where you can purchase gift packages.