Our Region
Eastern Townships
Discover the Eastern Townships: Where Nature Meets New Adventures
Welcome to the Eastern Townships (or Les Cantons-de-l’Est), one of the most breathtaking regions in Quebec and Canada. If you are coming to study for a few months, you aren’t just choosing a school—you are choosing an unforgettable backdrop for your international adventure.
Located just 100 km east of Montreal, the Eastern Townships offer a perfect blend of rolling hills, deep-blue lakes, and majestic mountains. The region changes dramatically and beautifully with each season, giving you a front-row seat to the authentic Canadian experience.
🔹Winter Wonderland: Experience world-class skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing at iconic mountains like Mont Orford, Owls Head, and Mont Sutton.
🔹Autumn Glory: Witness Canada’s famous fall foliage, where the hills explode into vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold.
🔹Summer & Spring Lakes: Spend your warmer months swimming, kayaking, sailing, or paddleboarding on spectacular waters like Lake Memphremagog and Lake Massawippi.
Safe Communities & A Rich Cultural Crossroads
The Eastern Townships are famous for offering safe, secure, and tight-knit learning environments where French and English traditions beautifully intertwine. Here, you get the benefits of a vibrant life without the stress and high costs of a mega-city, all while experiencing a unique cultural mix you won’t find anywhere else in Canada.
A Place of Belonging: A survey conducted by Reader’s Digest voted our region’s largest hub, Sherbrooke (240,000 inhabitants), as the #1 city in Canada to raise a family.
Whether you find yourself in the bustling city of Sherbrooke or one of our picturesque surrounding towns, you will be surrounded by a community that is famously friendly, helpful, and welcoming to international visitors.
As an international student, this is the ultimate environment to immerse yourself in French culture and practice your language skills, while still feeling entirely comfortable in an open, bilingual atmosphere.
From local sugar shacks (cabanes à sucre) in the spring to cozy cafes and local art galleries, there is always something new to taste, see, and experience.
Make the Townships Your Home Away From Home
Studying abroad is about more than just what happens inside the classroom—it’s about where you live, explore, and grow. The Eastern Townships offer the perfect safety net, a vibrant cultural scene, and an endless outdoor playground.
Don’t miss the chance to experience Canada at its absolute best. Sign up for the International Student Program today and start your journey!