Winter Urban Trails: Discovering the Region on Foot

No need to head for the mountains or plan a full day to breathe in the crisp air and enjoy the white beauty that transforms our landscapes. Brome-Missisquoi is filled with little treasures right in the heart of its municipalities. Accessible, free urban trails perfect for an impromptu outing with friends or solo!

Here are some of our favourites for this winter.

Brome Lake

Call’s Mill is the area’s well-kept secret. A short loop of barely 1 km, without elevation gain, winding through wooded terrain along the Yamaska River. It’s bucolic, peaceful, and absolutely charming under the snow. Parking on site.

The Brome Lake Trail is already well known, but it lives up to its reputation. This 11.5 km multi-use trail connects historic downtown Knowlton to the Foster area along the lake shores. The two footbridges at Trestle Cove offer a striking panoramic view of the lake and Mount Brome. Perfect for walking, snowshoeing, fatbiking, or even cross-country skiing.

For an outing with children, the Coldbrook Trail is ideal. Short and easily accessible from the municipal parking lot, it runs along Cold Brook and transforms into a truly magical trail during the holiday season, decorated with lanterns and lights. Enchanting!

✨ Good to know: leashed dogs are welcome on all Lac-Brome trails.

Frelighsburg, a village park that has it all

Parc Jane-Freligh offers a beautiful variety of landscapes: wooded areas, small clearings, ponds, and even open views of Mount Pinacle. The main loop is 3 km, with several options for smaller loops totaling 4.5 km. The trail runs alongside the Pike River in places. Parking on Richford Road and chemical toilets at the trailhead.

Cowansville, nature and observation

The Centre de la nature is a haven of peace on the edge of Lake Davignon. With its chalet, toilets, and photo exhibition along the trail, it’s the perfect spot for a contemplative walk of about 2 km. Birdwatchers, keep your eyes open: the site is known for bird watching!

Bedford, for the whole family

Parc Héritage features an easy trail of about 1.5 km with a gentle ascent ending with a lovely view of the surroundings and distant mountains. Children can have fun on the sliding hill. Parking and a pavilion with toilets are available.

The Keith-Sornberger Nature Trail is a 1.6 km loop on flat terrain along the Pike River, winding through clearings and forest. You can observe its five dams while learning about native plants thanks to interpretive panels placed along the route.

Farnham, an island of nature in the heart of the city

The trails at Farnham’s Centre de la nature run mainly along the South-East Yamaska River for 2.5 km, accessible to all. Several viewpoints, including one from a lookout, await you. Interpretive panels on fauna and flora enrich the experience. Parking available.

Sutton, the must-see

Impossible not to mention the Village-Montagne trail, an easy 6.4 km linear route that starts from the village and reaches the Marmites aux Sorcières (Witches’ Cauldrons) at the Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton.

The municipality also offers 10 active circuits ranging from 1.5 to 8.5 km. These trails mainly use sidewalks but offer a great way to actively discover the village. Numerous parking lots are available.