Bolton-Est: Hiking Trails and Waterscapes

Waterways with distinct highlights

Bolton-Est’s hiking trails take you through a range of waterscapes. The Sentier de la Sablière passes through a sand pit and a marsh, then follows a stream and winds through a maple forest. At its lookout point, you can see a waterfall flowing down from the mountain and into the Missisquoi Nord River. The Sentier des Ruisseaux focuses on riverbanks and floodplains: the trail follows the river, crosses two bridges and offers a lovely view of the Missisquoi Nord floodplain from one of them. The two trails therefore offer different highlights to choose from: changing landscape along the Sablière and river views on the Ruisseaux.

The trails also differ in length and layout. The Sentier de la Sablière starts at Parc municipal Terrio and forms a 2.4 km loop. The Sentier des Ruisseaux is 6 or 8 km long, depending on the parking area, and both options are out and back. The longer route can start in downtown Bolton-Est at Parc municipal Terrio. If you are choosing between the two hikes, you can consider a loop and a longer out-and-back option. Distance and route layout offer practical points to consider when planning your day: think about how much distance you would like to include in your outing.

Market, architecture and events

The Marché public (été) at Parc Terrio brings together several local producers and artisans every Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., from mid-June to mid-October. If your stay falls within this period, you can plan a visit to the market on Saturday morning. Local products and crafts come together here—a different kind of outing from a day on the hiking trails. If you would like to include both in your trip, you can choose between a market visit during the season and the trails described here.

A building adds another dimension to the nature and market experiences: Hôtel de ville de Bolton-Est is a two-storey building with shingle siding. Le Rucher boltonnois offers a varied year-round program of performances, films and other events. So, in addition to hiking trails and the seasonal market, there are events throughout the year. As you plan your trip, you can decide whether to focus your time on trails through the landscape, a visit to the market or events.

Hiking trails and routes to help you plan

For hiking trails in Eastman and Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton, Stationnement du Rocher on Route 245 in Bolton-Est provides access. This parking area is a practical starting point if you are considering outings on the trails in these two towns. Bolton-Est is also a stop along the Chemin des Cantons. If you are including this route in your travel plans, you can consider the municipality as one of its stops. This gives you a range of outing ideas: the trails described in Bolton-Est, access to hiking trails in Eastman and Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton, or following the Chemin des Cantons.

When looking for a vacation rental in Bolton-Est, you can start by deciding which of these experiences you would like to shape your trip. The Sablière loop, the longer route options on the Ruisseaux, the seasonal market and the year-round events program each offer a different kind of experience.

More destination pages

For more destination pages, you can also visit Mansonville, Ayer's Cliff, Stanstead, Austin, North Hatley, Magog, Eastman and Orford.

For the overview of the wider region, visit: Memphrémagog.