Gabriel & Marleen
Things To Do
Abbaye De St-Benoit-Du-Lac
Starting in 1912, Benedictine monks from France built a monastery overlooking Lake Memphremagog. It's a beautiful place to visit. Don't miss the gift shops; the monks make really good cheeses and other products.
Gorge de Coaticook
A beautiful hiking trail with a large suspension bridge over the gorge. During the night time the park is decorated with lights to resemble a fairy land. The night time Forest Lumina books up well in advance, so purchase tickets early if you are planning to go. Stop at Laiterie De Coaticook on your way for fresh ice cream and cheese curds.
Magog
Magog is the closest city to Orford. With Lake Memphremagog as a backdrop, a view of mountains stretching over 44.5 km clear to the Vermont border, and a lively downtown core, the City of Magog benefits from an exceptional location that established its reputation as a popular tourist destination early on in its history.
North Hatley
Recently famous as the Clinton families post election getaway, this quaint and historic village offers bistros, antiques, and the original Hatley store in La Maison Bleue
Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke is the largest city of the Eastern Township, where Gab grew up. Here are some suggestions of where to eat and drink: Coffee: Le Tassé Café De Quartier (426 Rue du Conseil, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 1J7) Bakery/Patisserie/Lunch: Les Vraies Richesses (242 Rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 1P9) Poutine: Louis Luncheonette (three locations) Dinner: Antidote FoodLab (35 Rue Belvédère N suite 10, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 4A7) Drinks: King Hall (amazing selection of QC microbrewery on tap and one hundred Scotch whisky) or Ciboire (a Sherbrooke based Microbrewery).
La Grange du Parfumeur . Maison de Parfum
Marleen's favourite perfume store. Quaint local perfumer who studied in Paris and returned to set up her shop here, in a beautiful little barn.
Spa Nordic Station
There are several spas in the area. We really enjoy this one that also happens to be the closest to the wedding.
BLEU LAVANDE
Lavender farm and store
La Route des Vins
22 wineries to enjoy
Orford Express Tourist Train
This train travels through the eastern township region providing pretty views of the country side.