The Three Pines Tour

Step into the world of The Three Pines on this immersive five-day journey through Québec’s Eastern Townships. Travel through all the charming villages that inspired Louise Penny’s beloved novels, including Georgeville, Knowlton, Stanstead, Sherbrooke, and Magog, while staying at Manoir des Sables, your home for the duration of the tour.

Enjoy guided visits to iconic locations such as St. Thomas Church, Mr. Beliveau’s General Store, and the unique Haskell Opera House on the Canadian border. Discover Manoir Bellechasse, the inspiration for Murder Stone, and visit Abbey Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups on Lake Memphremagog, the inspiration for A Beautiful Mystery, with time to explore the boutique and sample their award-winning cheeses. Spend time in the heart of Three Pines in Knowlton, browse local shops and bookstores, and enjoy included meals at regional favourites such as Auberge West Brome. Beyond The Three Pines, explore Sherbrooke’s murals, the Museum of Natural Science, and the waterfront town of Magog, before concluding with a visit to Brockville and a guided tour of Fulford Place.

This is an active tour and is not suitable for those with mobility issues.

Day 1: Depart for Quebec’s Eastern Townships (D)

In the morning, you’ll meet our coach at your designated pick-up locations and depart for Quebec’s Eastern Townships, the landscapes that inspired Louise Penny’s beloved Three Pines novels. We’ll arrive at Manoir des Sables, our home for the duration of the tour. This incredible hotel offers a serene setting with views of Mount Orford and a private lake. Guests may enjoy the hotel’s amenities, including pools, dining venues, spa, golf course, and more. Later we’ll gather for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: The Three Pines Day Tour & Abbey Saint-Gilbert (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we begin our guided Three Pines tour. We’ll visit Georgeville, including St. Thomas Church and Mr. Beliveau’s General Store, followed by Stanstead for a tour of the Haskell Opera House, uniquely located on the Canadian border and featured in The Black Wolf. We’ll continue to Manoir Bellechasse, the inspiration for Murder Stone, where we enjoy an included group lunch. In the afternoon, we visit Abbey Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups on Lake Memphremagog, the inspiration for A Beautiful Mystery, with an audio-guided tour and time to visit the abbey boutique. Then we’ll return to Manoir des Sables for dinner.

Day 3: Knowlton – The Heart of The Three Pines (B, L, D)

Following our breakfast, we’ll travel to Knowlton – the heart of Three Pines. Visits include the local museum and bookstore, along with time to explore the village. Lunch is included at Auberge West Brome, followed by free time to discover historic buildings and notable locations from the novels. Afterwards we’ll return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 4: Sherbrooke & Magog (B, D)

After breakfast, we’ll visit Sherbrooke, the capital of the Eastern Townships, for a guided walking tour of the city’s renowned murals. You may then enjoy free time to explore the city and buy some lunch (on your own) before a visit to the Museum of Natural Science. Later, we’ll travel to Magog, where we’ll enjoy dinner and time to explore the waterfront and town centre before returning to the hotel.

Day 5: Brockville & Return Home (B)

We depart the Eastern Townships and travel to Brockville, where we enjoy a guided tour of Fulford Place and free time to explore the town and waterfront. Then you’ll be dropped off at your designated location and bid you farewell.

** Photos courtesy of Bonjour Quebec, Jean-Francois Hamelin & Mathieu Dupuis