Discover the Eastern Townships with a Holiday Gift! 

What on earth can you give a person who has absolutely everything? Some “quality” time of course! Why not offer an experience that will surprise and delight them, something special that is very different from the routine of their daily lives. The Eastern Townships region has oodles of charm, and it offers a slew of unusual activities and attractions. 

Here are our best ideas for some great holiday gift experiences.  

The PAL+ Gift Card 

Our PAL+ gift card can be used to pay for a number of interesting experiences at any of our 8 establishments—Espace 4 Saisons, Versō hotel, Bistro 4 Saisons, Burger Pub, Kóz bistro, LeCornet, OMG Resto and Escapades Memphrémagog. The PAL+ gift card can go towards an overnight stay at one of our hotels, dinner for two, a cruise in the summer… The list goes on. It’s the perfect solution for someone who loves to experience something new! 

As well as purchasing a gift card in person, you can order one online. The card is sent to you via email, so you can just print it out and maybe pop it into an attractive card with a personal message for the recipient. BTW, there’s a special deal on the PAL+ gift card until December 2. Don’t miss it! 

Nibble Your Way Through the Region With the Bon Appétit Passport  

If your giftee is fond of local food, this deal is for them! The Bon Appétit “passport” offers free tastings or products from dozens of establishments across the province, many of which happen to be in the Eastern Townships or in the neighbouring region of Montérégie. The passport entitles the holder to up to 10 tastings, so they could spend an entire day (or a weekend), visiting as many food producers as they want! Valid for one year from the date of issue. 

A Season Pass for Mont-Orford  

This is a fantastic gift for winter sports lovers! Mont-Orford is only minutes away from Espace 4 Saisons, and the pass is valid throughout the entire winter season. Recipients have a number of options. Local residents have access to the slopes at all times. Then there is a 5-day pass (for weekdays only) and a 1-day pass (access for one day a week during the season). Winter sports buffs can ski and snowboard till their heart’s content!  

An Olfactory Experience at Grange du Parfumeur 

The fragrant aroma of perfume wafts into your nose the minute you step into this amazing place—the workshop and boutique of Alexandra Bachand. This award-winning creator of artisanal scents has a range of wonderful products that incorporate organic ingredients. The Jasmin à l’aube fragrance, for example, winner of the Top Artisan France Award 2024, is imbued with jasmine, cardamom and wild melilot (sweet clover).   

A Tour of Sherbrooke’s Museums  

In the heart of downtown Sherbrooke is the “quartier des musées”—the city’s museum district. The most interesting establishments are the Musée de la nature et des sciences (Nature and Science), the Musée d’histoire (History), and the Musée des beaux-arts (Fine Arts). The museums are all within a couple of minutes’ walk from one another, and it takes only half-an-hour to drive there from Espace 4 Saisons. As a holiday gift, treat a companion to the entrance fees and perhaps a meal at one of Sherbrooke’s wonderful restaurants! Check out the current exhibitions, listed on each of their websites. 

A Taste of Bubbly at Le Cep d’Argent Winery  

Few drinks are more festive than a glass of sparkling wine! Le Cep d’Argent was the first winery in Quebec to produce wine through the “traditional champagne method” and it offers tastings of their delicious bubbly, as well as tours of the facilities. The winery will remain open during the holidays, so you can drop by for an aperitif, before returning to the hotel for dinner at Bistro 4 Saisons and an overnight stay.    

An Action-Packed Family Day at Karting Orford  

Why not treat an entire family? After all, a day out with kids is so much fun. The Karting Orford amusement centre is geared to youngsters (from small fry to teenagers), and it offers a wild assortment of attractions—mini-golf, laser tag, arcades, bowling, game modules… Those diversions will keep them entertained for hours!  

For more gift ideas, check out one of our previous blogs right here.