Granby is a picturesque town nestled in the Eastern Townships, a scenic slice of Quebec dotted with forested hills, crystalline lakes and rolling farmland. You can eat your way through the region's farm-to-table food scene, explore rugged nature reserves and soak up French-Canadian culture.
Things to do in Granby
Home to over 1,000 animals, the Granby Zoo is packed with unique exhibits, including a submerged hippopotamus pool den where you can watch the semiaquatic mammals snoozing, splashing and swimming through the glass walls. On a sunny day, you can cool off in the water park.
Set in a forested ravine, Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook is laced with scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, including a route spanning across the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge. In winter, the park is a hotspot for snow-tubing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Quebec cradles a rich farm-to-table food scene inspired by the flavours and traditions of France. Spend the day exploring the Eastern Townships Cheese Route, a self-guided itinerary that will take you to places like Abbaye St-Benoit-du-Lac, a tranquil monastery where monks have been making artisan cheese and freshly-brewed apple cider for over 100 years.
Bring your own wine to Restaurant La Maison Chez Nous, an atmospheric bistro housed on a historic country estate. Save your appetite for local delicacies like smoked Marieville duck served with brandy maple jelly, wild boar pudding and Schwarzbier beer and bacon elk tartare.
Getting around Granby
The Granby town centre is easy to get around on foot or by using a bicycle, while a rental car is best for exploring the Eastern Townships. The drive to Montreal takes one hour, while Quebec City is 2.5 hours away.