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The Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route snakes through the heart of winemaking in Quebec, with 23 vineyards. Whether you explore this 140 km route by car or bike, you’re guaranteed fascinating wines and lively chats with local winemakers. Here are five vineyards worth visiting – all within 15 minutes of Bromont.   Léon Courville, vigneron – Brome […]

Wondering who owns all those charming shops in Old Bromont? Meet the friendly hardworking entrepreneurs who bring warmth and charm to “the village.” Bibop et Loula : Gifts, toys, décor, jewellery & fashion An unusual gift shop offering a hodgepodge of vintage finds and carefully selected items. Decorations, jewellery, Quebec creations, bags, retro toys… every […]

“Upon entering the Old Village, you can see the Yamaska River. That’s where it all began back in 1793 when John Savage arrived. Savage was an American loyalist of Irish origin and the first leader of the Shefford township. His job was to establish mills and settlers, plan roads, and oversee the township’s development. It […]

Alexandra Diaz is an author, host, and producer. She also happens to be a huge  fan and collaborator of BALNEA – in fact, she’s been a frequent guest since the spa’s early days. Here’s how she gives body and mind a much-needed break.   What draws you to BALNEA? The turnkey experience. I’m taken care […]

“A velodrome is more than a training facility; it’s a place to meet other avid cyclists.” The idea for the centre was born from a group of can-do mountain bikers in the 1990s after Bromont hosted the first-ever world championships in Quebec. “This led to the creation of the centre as a top training venue […]

Dominick Ménard knows a thing or two about gravel biking. On top of creating the web and TV series Bonvelo and serving as the ambassador for Pittstop Vélo-Café, he’s also a two-time member of the national mountain biking team. Plus he just biked 23,000 km from BC to Argentina. He’s now back at his base […]

Bromont is mountain biking territory. Just look at the Parc des Sommets and Bromont, montagne d’expérience (aka BME). Where else can you find two awesome side-by-side sites to enjoy your favourite sport? We asked Marie-Christine Daignault, coach and editor of Racines mountain biking magazine, what makes the duo’s 150 km of trails so special. Here’s […]

“Whenever I chat with friends about where to go golfing, Bromont is always at the top of the list,” says Max Lalonde, well-known Quebec TV and radio sports host. Lalonde has played the region’s greens on multiple occasions but says the courses in Bromont are his favourites. Royal Bromont : stunning views “The early-season greens […]

Si petit soit-il et Julius Café : Family-run pastry & specialty coffee shop duo   Think chocolate-dipped cheesecakes & Costa Rican coffee freshly roasted on-site. In other words: a haven of happiness! Try the original cheesecakes (including orange creamsicle, funfetti, chai pecan and pistachio & rosewater!) Pittstop Vélo-Café : Good eats & drinks for remote […]

Parc des Sommets is a community love affair. This network of mountain summits overseen by Amis des sentiers de Bromont is a great example of how trails can be managed in a healthy way in protected environments – and still give nature lovers a magnificent playground to enjoy. “Thanks to the community, we’ve been able […]