Guidebook for Orford
Food Scene
One of our favorite go-to's for the local beer, view on Lake Memphremagog, and rustic atmosphere.
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Microbrasserie La Memphré
12 Rue Merry SOne of our favorite go-to's for the local beer, view on Lake Memphremagog, and rustic atmosphere.
An awesome patio that is perfect for after activity food and drinks. Or have a drink around one of the fire pits in the evening...it's fabulous!
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Burger Pub
4940 Chem. du ParcAn awesome patio that is perfect for after activity food and drinks. Or have a drink around one of the fire pits in the evening...it's fabulous!
Super cool Italian style wood fired pizzeria with great ambiance. Superb patio for warmer days and they have heaters and blankets for chiller spring or fall days. On a nice evening or day, you can walk or ride your bike from the chalet.
Recommendation: Get the charcuterie and cheese plate!
21 paikallista suosittelee
Steforno La Fabrique
2466 Chem. du ParcSuper cool Italian style wood fired pizzeria with great ambiance. Superb patio for warmer days and they have heaters and blankets for chiller spring or fall days. On a nice evening or day, you can walk or ride your bike from the chalet.
Recommendation: Get the charcuterie and cheese plate!
In a renovated old house this restaurant is simply charming.
Great food, lively atmosphere, and super friendly service!
On a nice day or evening, you can walk or ride your bike from the chalet.
25 paikallista suosittelee
LE FOUR A BOIS D'ORFORD
2197 Chem. du ParcIn a renovated old house this restaurant is simply charming.
Great food, lively atmosphere, and super friendly service!
On a nice day or evening, you can walk or ride your bike from the chalet.
Restaurant on the ground level with good food and modern rustic atmosphere. But the best part is the rooftop bar (only one in the area) for summer evenings overlooking the lake.
50 paikallista suosittelee
Les Enfants Terribles — Magog
803 Rue Principale ORestaurant on the ground level with good food and modern rustic atmosphere. But the best part is the rooftop bar (only one in the area) for summer evenings overlooking the lake.
Fondue, fondue, fondue + Plus fantastic atmosphere + bring your own wine = everything to love about this place!
35 paikallista suosittelee
Restaurant Fondissimo
276 Rue Principale EFondue, fondue, fondue + Plus fantastic atmosphere + bring your own wine = everything to love about this place!
Fresh Montreal-style bagels + made to order donuts = breakfast heaven
Take them to go to enjoy at the chalet or they have a cozy little seating area if you want to stick around.
26 paikallista suosittelee
Fabrique de Bagels Café Noir
2760 Rue Principale OFresh Montreal-style bagels + made to order donuts = breakfast heaven
Take them to go to enjoy at the chalet or they have a cozy little seating area if you want to stick around.
Healthy & vegan options on a bright and sunny terrace in the summer or gorgeous renovated house for rainy or winter days.
Menu highlights: Crepes and smoothies!
Note: They are closed on Monday and Tuesdays
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Belania d'Amour
2387 Chem. du ParcHealthy & vegan options on a bright and sunny terrace in the summer or gorgeous renovated house for rainy or winter days.
Menu highlights: Crepes and smoothies!
Note: They are closed on Monday and Tuesdays
Hip coffee shop attached to Restaurant Fondissimo with wifi and great for a lunch of soup, salads, and sandwiches.
10 paikallista suosittelee
La Shop
274 Rue Principale EHip coffee shop attached to Restaurant Fondissimo with wifi and great for a lunch of soup, salads, and sandwiches.
Essentials
Amazing local product section combined with everything you could possibly need for preparing a meal. It's really the only grocery store we will go to in the area.
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Metro Plus Plouffe Magog
460 Rue Saint-Patrice OAmazing local product section combined with everything you could possibly need for preparing a meal. It's really the only grocery store we will go to in the area.
Since the selection of wine & liquor is not very good in the grocery stores, we definitely recommend SAQ for better options. One exception is that the grocery stores generally o have a good beer selection.
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SAQ Sélection
987 Rue Principale OSince the selection of wine & liquor is not very good in the grocery stores, we definitely recommend SAQ for better options. One exception is that the grocery stores generally o have a good beer selection.
Entertainment & Activities
Located in Parc de la Gorge Coaticook this light show at night is simply amazing! Seriously, if you have never experienced one of the productions by this company you are in for a real treat. We have gone multiple times!
Tickets are required and we definitely recommend buying online in advance as it is not uncommon for it to sell out.
Note: Because it is a light show it is later in the evening so if you have young children you may want to check the schedule to make sure it be suitable.
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Foresta Lumina
135 Rue MichaudLocated in Parc de la Gorge Coaticook this light show at night is simply amazing! Seriously, if you have never experienced one of the productions by this company you are in for a real treat. We have gone multiple times!
Tickets are required and we definitely recommend buying online in advance as it is not uncommon for it to sell out.
Note: Because it is a light show it is later in the evening so if you have young children you may want to check the schedule to make sure it be suitable.
Cool way to experience the Eastern Townships while enjoying brunch, lunch, or dinner. There is also an Express option that does not include a meal.
We love doing this with our guests that come to visit!
21 paikallista suosittelee
Orford Express Tourist Train
Quai McPhersonCool way to experience the Eastern Townships while enjoying brunch, lunch, or dinner. There is also an Express option that does not include a meal.
We love doing this with our guests that come to visit!
Well known as probably the most popular ski hill close to Montreal it is also being developed into one of the best MTB trail systems in the Eastern Townships. It is where Philippe goes most often for MTB.
It is too technical for me (Kerri) however, they have a fabulous trail system in the woods for running or walking. So when Philippe goes MTB there with friends I often tag along and go for a trail run.
It is also quite a charming town with plenty of microbreweries, boutiques, and restaurants to choose from.
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Mont Brome
Well known as probably the most popular ski hill close to Montreal it is also being developed into one of the best MTB trail systems in the Eastern Townships. It is where Philippe goes most often for MTB.
It is too technical for me (Kerri) however, they have a fabulous trail system in the woods for running or walking. So when Philippe goes MTB there with friends I often tag along and go for a trail run.
It is also quite a charming town with plenty of microbreweries, boutiques, and restaurants to choose from.
VéloVolant
169 Chem. StainesSuper cool biking in the treetops from suspended bikes!
Absolutely one of the most charming and small villages in the Eastern Townships. In fact, several movies have been filmed here including Secret Window with Johnny Depp. It is often visited by US and Canadian celebrities.
Right on the lake, it's perfect for a picnic lunch that you can either bring with you or buy at one of the cute restaurants.
It's also one of our favorite road bike rides. It is challenging, but the views are stunning. There are several route options for road biking so check on Google Maps.
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North Hatley
Absolutely one of the most charming and small villages in the Eastern Townships. In fact, several movies have been filmed here including Secret Window with Johnny Depp. It is often visited by US and Canadian celebrities.
Right on the lake, it's perfect for a picnic lunch that you can either bring with you or buy at one of the cute restaurants.
It's also one of our favorite road bike rides. It is challenging, but the views are stunning. There are several route options for road biking so check on Google Maps.
Who doesn't love an alpaca farm??? We love this place and go as often as we can when in town.
You can feed and pet the alpacas while learning all about these adorable animals from the staff. The owners are simply fantastic.
Animal lovers and families with children should definitely put this on their must do list!
WOW Freli Alpagas
117 Chem. des ÉrablesWho doesn't love an alpaca farm??? We love this place and go as often as we can when in town.
You can feed and pet the alpacas while learning all about these adorable animals from the staff. The owners are simply fantastic.
Animal lovers and families with children should definitely put this on their must do list!
Another MTB favorite of Philippe's. I (Kerri) have never ridden here, so I am not sure of the level of technical difficulty.
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Coaticook
Another MTB favorite of Philippe's. I (Kerri) have never ridden here, so I am not sure of the level of technical difficulty.
A favorite MTB location of Philippe's. I (Kerri) fell off my bike a lot here so I leave it to the more experiences MTB'ers.
East Hereford
A favorite MTB location of Philippe's. I (Kerri) fell off my bike a lot here so I leave it to the more experiences MTB'ers.
So this one is in Vermont, USA so you will need a passport to get there. It is only about a 1.5 hour drive from the chalet.
This is one of the best MTB trail systems in the northeast with trails that fit all riding levels. Even I LOVE going to MTB here (and I am not a big MTB'er). It's gorgeous with lots of flowing trails and you can easily pick your level of difficulty.
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Kingdom Trails
478 VT-114So this one is in Vermont, USA so you will need a passport to get there. It is only about a 1.5 hour drive from the chalet.
This is one of the best MTB trail systems in the northeast with trails that fit all riding levels. Even I LOVE going to MTB here (and I am not a big MTB'er). It's gorgeous with lots of flowing trails and you can easily pick your level of difficulty.
Everything Else
Great Nordic spa for soaking tired muscles after lots of outdoor activity or just for having a chill day!
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Spa Nordic Station
285 Chem. des PèresGreat Nordic spa for soaking tired muscles after lots of outdoor activity or just for having a chill day!
Parks & Nature
So many outdoor activities year round!
Summer: Hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing
Winter: Cross-county ski (classic and skate), snowshoeing, fat biking.
Seasonal Events: They often host season events/activities (such as smores roasts) throughout the year so make sure you check out their website!
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Mont Orfordin kansallispuisto
3321 Chem. du ParcSo many outdoor activities year round!
Summer: Hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing
Winter: Cross-county ski (classic and skate), snowshoeing, fat biking.
Seasonal Events: They often host season events/activities (such as smores roasts) throughout the year so make sure you check out their website!
The local ski resort, but not to be overlooked other times of the year. In summer there are great hiking trails. In the fall you simply must take the chairlift (for a fee) to the top for panoramic views of the splendid colors.
Added bonus: There are often local festivals and food trucks here so make sure to check out their website!
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Mont Orford
4380 Chemin du ParcThe local ski resort, but not to be overlooked other times of the year. In summer there are great hiking trails. In the fall you simply must take the chairlift (for a fee) to the top for panoramic views of the splendid colors.
Added bonus: There are often local festivals and food trucks here so make sure to check out their website!
Shopping
Oh, so many cute clothing, shoe, home decor, and other specialty boutiques. So many different restaurants of various cuisines and atmospheres to choose from.
I honestly am in love with this street! And while I (Kerri) am browsing these shops Philippe manages to entertain himself in the bike and ski shops. So it's a man-friendly shopping street! :-)
Rue Principale Ouest
Rue Principale OuestOh, so many cute clothing, shoe, home decor, and other specialty boutiques. So many different restaurants of various cuisines and atmospheres to choose from.
I honestly am in love with this street! And while I (Kerri) am browsing these shops Philippe manages to entertain himself in the bike and ski shops. So it's a man-friendly shopping street! :-)
Sightseeing
Simply gorgeous, operational Abbey. You can even buy still some of the food products they make onsite. The cheese is fabulous!
Google it! It's stunning!
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Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
Simply gorgeous, operational Abbey. You can even buy still some of the food products they make onsite. The cheese is fabulous!
Google it! It's stunning!