Exploring the Coaticook Region with 3 tasty stops

Published on October 5, 2026 • Destinations to explore

This fall, set out to discover the local flavours of the Coaticook region, an idyllic area in the Eastern Townships. Among a bounty of activities that warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds, here are 3 must-see stops to immerse yourself in the region’s flavours and colours.

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Le Gros Pierre orchard for some apple-picking

As the air cools but the sun continues to shine, head to Le Gros Pierre to pick your own apples. Whether it’s for a family day out, a romantic date, or an activity with friends, Le Gros Pierre welcomes you with more than twenty varieties of crisp apples to discover and taste as you stroll through the rows. To round out your adventure, treat yourself to a short ride on the orchard’s tractor. This tour, featuring fun activities along the way, is sure to entertain the kids and put a smile on grown-ups’ faces. And before you head home, why not stock up on local products at the orchard’s shop?

Hop Station for some sampling of local beers

Fall is still a great season for a relaxing break on an outdoor patio! Add a celebratory touch to your getaway with a drink at the Hop Station microbrewery. As the October light washes over the stunning patio of this former train station, choose from a wide selection of on-site brews for al fresco tasting. You can also get something to munch on thanks to a menu filled with comforting Mexican-inspired dishes and smoky, flavourful specialties. Once it starts to feel cooler and your cheeks have gone rosy, step inside the charming microbrewery to warm up and enjoy a live music performance.

Patio at the Microbrasserie Hop Station.

Fromagerie La Station for delectable cheeses

Brimming with local delicacies, La Station is a cheese shop that welcomes you every day to its charming store—the perfect comforting stop after a hike or bike ride. Enjoy a delicious grilled cheese sandwich overflowing with cheese made on-site and sip a good cup of coffee for a break filled with flavour and comfort. In addition to the cheese shop’s products, you can purchase maple products year-round, straight from the maple grove located on the same property. Rich in history and tradition, La Station also invites you to explore its ÉCONOMUSÉE® farm cheese museum for an educational experience.

Why not end with a touch of magic?

Round out your trip to the region with a stop at Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, known for its magnificent fall scenery and the unique view from the suspension footbridge, as well as its hiking trails accessible to everyone, mountain bike trails, small farm and unique lodging options. You can also take the opportunity to explore the illuminated nighttime hiking trail, Foresta Lumina, open until October 11, 2026.