Eastern Townships

The Eastern Townships (les Cantons de l'est in French) is a region in south central Quebec, lying between the Saint Lawrence River and the US border. The principal city is Sherbrooke. The region comprises the counties that are divided into townships after the traditional New England method of land grants, as opposed to other Quebec counties which are divided into municipalities based on the former seigneuries. The region boasts numerous summer colonies popular with vacationing Montrealers.

Related Topics:
Quebec - Saint Lawrence River - US - Sherbrooke - Townships - New England - Land grants - Municipalities - Seigneuries - Summer colonies - Montrealers

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