Welcome to Knowlton, Lac Brome

Knowlton, Quebec (Lac Brome) is one of the most beautiful villages in Quebec. Situated in southern region of a region known as The Eastern Townships, this quiet Victorian town is an oasis of natural beauty and cultural diversity known for its diverse festivals, historical charm and laid back atmosphere. A rural setting with just enough cosmopolitan flair, Knowlton is close to all major attractions yet has somehow managed to remain un-spoiled by the development of the surrounding Townships.

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Knowlton, Lac Brome, Quebec, os situated on the shores of Brome Lake, the Knowlton area of the town of Brome Lake (Knowlton, West Brome, Foster, Fulford, Iron Hill, Bondville and East Hill),has a combined population of just over 5000.

Within a leisurely drive from Montreal, Knowlton is also close to Vermont and New York State making it a popular spot for the many tourists and visitors who find Knowlton to be a veritable jewel of the region with friendly residents and the right mixture of attractions, restaurants and recreational activities.

Knowlton's strength is the natural beauty and architecture of the town which dates back to Victorian times. The center of the village has a large green space bordering an old Mill Pond with a flowing waterfall and glorious churches standing magnificently on the banks of the pond. Walking trails lead to the public beach on the shores of Brome Lake where swimmers share the sandy beach with the famous Brome Lake Ducks who have become quite tolerant of people and enjoy getting their picture taken!

Knowlton prides itself in remaining more of a quaint village with art galleries, incredible restaurants, antique stores and variety stores that cater to the eccentric side and are beyond the big stores we see in most towns these days. Small shops and boutiques line the streets and huge green trees create a cathedral overhead for the wide variety of birds, from finches to jays, to sing from.

A marina sits on the shores of Brome Lake and several world-class golf courses are within ten minutes of the village making summer a busy time for lovers of the outdoors. Provincial Parks like Mount Orford, Mount Megantic and Yamaska Park are all a short hop from Knowlton and Mount Sutton, Bromont and Mount Glen are ideal places for recreation from hiking and cycling to picnics and canoeing. With so many natural wonders being so close to Knowlton it is becoming a choice travel destination for all visitors to Quebec.

The town museum boasts a large collection of historical artifacts from the region and tracing the heritage of the Eastern Townships wouldn't be possible without considering the importance of Knowlton. The old fashioned corner store is alive and well in Knowlton and a visit to Flannagans general store is like taking a step back in time about 100 years.

With the Big Brome Fair held in the Fall, the Duck Festival, The Festival of lights in the winter and the popular Tour Des Arts it is almost impossible to keep up with the wide range of events in the area.

Beyond the special occasions, Knowlton is a town with a forward thinking and vibrant future. The recently completed Community Center is a testament to the spirit of the residents of the region and the number of active clubs and community groups in Knowlton, from sports to music to visual arts and seniors organizations, is an example of the close-knit spirit the town shares. Life in Knowlton is akin to an era where our grandparents could leave their doors unlocked, knew everyone in the town by name, and said hello to anyone they passed in the streets.

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COMING SOON

The Big Brome Fair 2009
Well...you missed the Brome Fair 2007 but don't worry we have a full recap! A full collection
of photos and videos from the Brome Fair plus we want you to come back for next
year! See more about the Brome Fair Check out our photo collection from the Brome Fair or look back at the Brome Fair.

Brome Lake Duck Festival 2009
As the leaves turn there crimson mix of orange delights the duck festival again showcases the world famous ducks that have made Brome Lake famous. There are sidewalk boutiques and culinary demonstrations and competitions by world-class chefs who converge on Knowlton for this prestigious event. Always a crowd-pleaser the Duck Festival is one of the most popular events in the tourist season.

The Brome Fair

The Big Brome Fair is being celebrated this long labour day weekend in Brome and it is going to be one of the biggest and best fair's ever! This year marks the 152nd year that the Brome Fair has taken place and the crowds are expected to be bigger than last year especially after the soaking wet summer we've had here in Quebec have left us all needing a break. There can be no better place to relax than at one of the oldest and respected agricultural fair in Eastern North America.

This years entertainment features David Usher and Jaydee Bixby...well this ain't exactly Willie Nelson it's nice to have some different musical acts and the Brome Fair tries to make every year a bit different on the musical shows. Of course there is also home-grown talent and entertainers playing throughout the day on the smaller stage near the main entrance so even if you've never heard of Moist or Jaydee you can still here some great music that varies from traditional Quebecois folk to good ole' rock 'n roll!

Since the inception of the Brome Fair in the 1840's there have bee many changes of government, wars, depressions and countless changes in the way people live...but some things have remained constant; the people of the region and their connection to the land they live on.

Farmers and craftspeople have been gathering together over the years in an annual celebration of all that they do; maintaining their crops and tending to their flocks, eeking out an existance that is not always easy but is always fullfilling and based on the good values of family and hard work.

Of course there is more to life in the Townships than hard work so to counter balance the wholesome family values there will be beer gardens, bingo tents and a pari-sportif horse racing event. Throw in a little monster truck tractor pullers belching columns of black diesel smoke into the air mixing with the smells of fresh Wapiti Burgers and Funnel Cakes and Fried Onions and you have the perfect Brome Fair experience that should not be missed!

Of course the Brome Fair is about family fun, with fun midway rides, music, clowns, magicians, petting zoos, games, food and bingo on site but it is also a serious agricultural show with events and judging taking place in many categories through the week-end.

Main headliners for this year's fair David Usher, formerly of the group called Moist, who brings a modern pop sound that mixes alternative stylings with techno assertiveness to create a swirling and upbeat mood that is more infectious than The West Nile Virus! David plays the popular Saturday night concert when gusest let themselves loos and have a great time. If you remember seeing Wayne Rodstad from CBC a few years back you might want to get prepared for something quite different. This show could bring a whole new group of young folks to the fair as he is very popular with the Much-Music set!

Unless you have a phobia of seeing Mulroney Jr. on TV like some people, then you likey know that Jaydee Bixby was one of the Canadian Idol finalists and even if you've never heard of him you likely know what the Canadian Idol sensibility is and can assume that you will be in for a strong set of popular music staying fairly close to the middle of the road. Jaydee kicks off Mondau September 1st at noon.

Sunday Night is the ever popular Truck Pull. Now...many people are thinking "They're loud, stinky, powerful and quite an attraction to anyone who has "the knuckle dragger" gene still residing in their DNA columns!" Well...that's the kind of judgemental statement that the Brome Fair crushes! Those Truck shows are always packed and the grandstands are always packed with cheery lovers of Diesel Horse Power! Hey...we need more in Brome Lake than classical music on Tibbits Hill...what about the loud and raucus minority who love to whoop-it-up with dust and Budweiser! Bring it on!

Another popular attraction will be Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo. Paul “Little Ray” Goulet, owner and head curator of Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, located in Ottawa, Ontario, and has been caring for reptiles and amphibians since he was a child. In 1995 he and his wife Sheri, began performing educational, live animal presentations to schools, birthday parties, corporate events, malls and fairs. In the fall of 2000, they opened their zoo and have watched it grow to have the most diverse collection of reptiles and amphibians in Canada. The zoo now has the largest outreach program in the country, performing over 2500 presentations a year in Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec. The kids just love to pet the reptiles and get their picture taken holding a real crocodile!

On Monday the horse racing Pari-Betting allows the equestrian gamblers a chance to make a few bets and maybe pick up some cash. The betting area always looks a little seedy with strange characters coming our from the shadows of the grandstand with their crumpled betting programs and chain smoking like the ladies at the VLT's...another angle of the Brome Fair that makes it such fun! This ain't no DisneyWorld!!

Other fun stuff is the Mickey Farkas Show for the Kids on Friday and the incredible Gastoni Attractions feature tricks, tumbling, circus displays and of course the popular "Globe of Death"...what's that...yes...it's "The Globe of Death" where caged motorcyclists spin at high speed in a large steel globe while on-lookers watch in disbelief!

The full schedule is available at the Brome Fair Website

Get to the grounds early as there is always long traffic lines heading to the fair grounds. The Brome Fair takes place at 345 Stagecoach Road. If you are in the Knowlton area and can't figure out how to get to the fair just ask anyone you see...The Brome Fair is all we've been talking about for the last month!

Check out our photos from previous Brome Fair or look back at the Brome Fair in our article from 06.

I admit it...I go to the Big Brome Fair to do a total over-indulgence in the hedonistic pleasures of hydrogenated cuisine! Oh my...the sheer blood-sugar high of freshly deep-fried batter mixed with a diet coke is nothing short of Nirvana! Every day can be a veritable "Greatest Race" through a pleasurable maze of fresh-donuts, pizza, maple candy, wapiti burgers, pizza, deep fried onions and smoked meats and sausages and when you have finally completed the circuit and are sitting in the Grandstand watching the action a Detroit Diesel hauling 16 tons of cement over a dusty dirt patch you really know that you've found a most special place!

DESTINATION KNOWLTON BEST BETS FOR THE BROME FAIR
This year...this is what we'll go to see if we can find a parking space. If you want to go beyond our recomendations then visit the schedule at the Brome Fair Website

FRIDAY
08h00 Horse Judging
09h00 Farm Produce Judging Beef Cattle Judging (Simmental & Hereford)*
12h00 Micky Farkas***
13h00 Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo*** Beef Cattle Judging (Charolais, Shorthorn, Angus)*
16h00 Country Friends***
17h00 Micky Farkas*** Gastoni Attractions****
18h00 Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo***
19h00 A Gastoni Attractions**** Adult Talent Contest***
19h30 HORSE PULL****

SATURDAY
09h00 Poultry Judging
10h00 Dairy Cattle Judging (Ayrshire, Holstein)
11h00 Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo***
14h00 Gastoni Attractions**** Youth Talent Contest Sponsored by Coke ***
17h00 Gastoni Attractions ***
18h00 Yvan Sirois ***
19h00 Sarah Biggs***
19h30 Gastoni Attractions****
20h00 DAVID USHER ****

SUNDAY
08H00 Horse Judging****
09h00 Sheep Judging** Rabbit judging
09h30 Goat Judging**
10h00 Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo***
12h00 Rainbow Cloggers ***
13h00 THE BIG PARADE ****
14h00 Knowlton Harmony Band***
16h00 Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo
18h00 Mannix and the Dirty Blues Band***
19h00 Gastoni Attractions****
19h30 TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL ****

MONDAY
08h00 Horse Judging****
09h00 Young Farmers Calf & showmanship Classes *
09h30 Farmers Sheep and Goat Showmanship Classes *
13h00 Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo *** Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing****
14h00 Silverado***
17h00 Wayne Durell***

** Covered arena
*** Entertainment Centre
**** Grand Stand Stage
The full schedule is available at the Brome Fair Website

For Rent For Sale Knowlton Quebec & Lac Brome

Knowlton, the heart and soul of Brome Lake, has many golden opportunities for people who want to enjoy living in a quiet and historical part of Quebec. Here is an example of the large Victorian home that can be rented or purchased in this lovely community that is currently available in Brome Lake. This is available immediately and the real-estate listing is absolutely charming and inviting.

"Our family home {1926} offers you the opportunity to enjoy spacious grounds and mature trees as well as an inground concrete swimming pool. There are 4 bedrooms and a study and 3 bathrooms upstairs, two of which are off the bedrooms. Downstairs there is a powder room, a formal dining room and a livingroom free of tv., dvd or internet!

A wrap around veranda and screened in porch provide even more living area. The house is fully furnished with dishes and linens but does not have a dishwasher. If you would like the location and to view our home, click here."

And, since we are bilingual and proud of it here in Knowlton:

"Notre maison familiale (1926) vous offre l’opportunité de profiter d’un grand terrain avec des arbres matures et une piscine creusée. Au 2e étage, il y a 4 chambres a coucher, un bureau, et 3 salles de bains, dont deux sont dans les chambres. Il y a une salle de toilette au rez-de-chaussée, une cuisine, une salle a manger ainsi qu’un salon sans téléviseur (pas de lecteur dvd ni internet!)

La véranda grillagée offre de l’espace habitable supplémentaire. La maison est complètement meublée, incluant vaisselle et literie, mais il n’y a pas de lave vaisselle. Pour connaître l’emplacement ou pour une visite, cliquez ici"

Homes for Rent and Property for Sale in Knowlton, Lac Brome

There are so many reasons to visit Lac Brome, Knowlton, Quebec and twice as many reasons to live here! Centrally located near shopping and recreation without being cluttered with the modern commercial jungle Knowlton, Lac Brome offers some property and rental prospects that are un-matched in the province!

Where else could you find a "for rent" or "for sale" offering that read like a scene from a Victorian novel, such as:

"Our lovely one-level home in Knowlton is again available for rental between the end of October and the end of May (6 to 7 months rental with an option for more). It is located on a short quiet street near the Brome lake and the marina. A tiny neighborhood, where friendly local residents live all year round. It is luxury living for one couple, although a second bedroom offers room for the occasional visitor or another person. Large open living areas with englassed patio doors give the impression of living outdoors. The large confortable bedroom offers his and hers dressing areas and an office area with all conveniences. Our previous tenants are all available to tell you how living in our home not just satisfied them, but how it was instrumental for them to become themselves permanent Knowlton residents and/or home owners. Ideal for Montreal working people, who seek a getaway and weekend retreat from the bustling city. And ideal for business people who will be stationed in the Eastern Townships for the rental period. Rent includes care taker services, snow clearing, Bell Express Vu or Videotron Cable and Internet services, all furnishings and facilities. $800.- monthly, minimum 6 months, maximum 7. "

Now doesn't that sound like a dream? Living in Knowlton can be like a long fuzzy dream where time stands still and the residents seem to exist in a separate era, a time-warp almost, where progress is almost un-welcome and the quiet times are "en vigeur" with only the occasional truck or motorbike passing through the quaint village.

Unlike many cities or large towns, Knowlton and Lac Brome, Quebec, do not exhibt the classic signs of becoming a flourishing and multi-cultural melting pot where cultures and beliefs blend and evolve while creating a commercial atmosphere of thriving business and artistic community.

Instead, according to some residents, Brome Lake is remaining more like the historical two-tiered society of Canada which once divided into the elite and the working class. Of course the growth of Lac Brome has been important in bringing change and new values consistant with modernization and progress yet the local political thrust and the"Silent Majority" have ensured that Lac Brome remains true to a certain vision which keep Knowlton and Lac Brome as a unique place in Quebec.

Homes for Rent and Property for Sale in Knowlton, Lac Brome

A property in Lac Brome in central Knowlton has been put on the market and it is an ideal occasion for someone interested in living in Knowlton to have a great view and a dream house all together at an affordable price!

Many people want to live in The Eastern Townships and while Knowlton is officially recognized as one of "The Most Beautiful Villages" in Quebec it has often been a place that was only affordable to millionaires as the prices of housing was higher than almost anywhere in Quebec.

For more photos and information on this property for sale in Lac Brome visit this webpage.

Many properties for sale are large sprawling estates which may be enjoyable if you can afford a stable of workers to cut the grass, tend to the ponds, and clean the 5,000 square foot house. This sort of homeownership isn't possible for everyone.

For the rest of us, and with this property for sale in Lac Brome, there is a realistic chance to live in this incredible small town and be within walking distance of all local services! This cute, treed property overlooking a lush valley filled with birds and deer, is one of the last empty lots right in Knowlton that someone can build the house of their dreams without buying an old Victorian fixer-upper! Build an energy efficient and modern house and be the envy of everyone who is forced to paint their old wooden house that was built in 1800 every year!

Highland is a small cul-du-sac in Lac Brome within walking distance to the Community Center and Health Care Services as well as the IGA, Schools and Day Care making this location perfect for a small family, first time home-owner or a retired couple looking to live in a reasonable and manageable fashion.

Centrally located property in Knowlton, Quebec. Centrally located on a quiet street close to all facilities this 11,280 square foot lot has a view of the sloping, treed mountains. This parcel of land is ready for your new house. The initial landscaping has been done meaning retaining walls, fill and grass has been seeded. The land is provided with water and sewer services by the town of Lac Brome. Great views at the rear of the property.

Very quiet residential street is walking distance to shopping and the new community center. Build your dreamhouse in the center of the village and enjoy quiet country living in the safety of a wonderful neighbourhood. The lot is 80 feet wide by 141 feet deep and has several trees on the property and a view of the hills that is awesome.

Build the house of your dreams in a great place on a cozy lot with a great view and wonderful neighbours!

For more photos and information on this property for sale in Lac Brome visit this webpage.

Brome Duck Festival Gets Quackin'

The weather is looking magnificent for the opening weekend of the Brome Lake Duck Festival. The 8th Annual celebration of fall, ducks and our beautiful town kicks off Saturday morning and runs all this week-end and next weekend featuring music, games, demonstrations and of course the ducks!

Knowlton becomes the center of activity in the Townships during the Duck Fest as the colors are breaking into a chorous of reds and oranges and the weather is ideal for being outside with friends and family. The Mill Pond is the place to under the big top but don't forget to stroll around the village and take a peek at our special town! The Canard en Fete festival owes it's success to the hard work of the Chamber of Commerce, countless Volunteers and positive residents, as well as support from The Town and many businesses. Working together has ensured the festival gets better every year with more people attending!

PROGRAMMATION DU PREMIER WEEK-END - FIRST WEEK-END PROGRAMMING
Samedi, le 20 septembre 2008 - Saturday September 20th, 2008
10 h 00 Début des festivités - Ouverture du festival - Opening
11 h 00 - 16 h 30 Animation musicale par Mario Bruneau, accordéoniste - Musical animation by Mario Bruneau, accordionist
11 h 30 Démonstration culinaire présentée par Richard Wisdom, maire
de Ville de Lac-Brome - Culinary demo presented by Richard Wisdom, Mayor of the Town of Brome Lake
13 h 30 Démonstration culinaire présentée par Antoine Ménard de l’Auberge Quilliams - Culinary demo presented by Antoine Ménard from Auberge Quilliams
15 h 00 Démonstration culinaire par un chef surprise - Culinary demo by a surprise chef
17 h - 18 h 30 Concert musical : Sonia Fréchette, musique d’hier à aujourd’hui - Musical concert

Dimanche, le 21 septembre 2008 - Sunday September 21st, 2008
10 h 00 Ouverture du site - Site opening
11 h 00 à 16 h 30 Animation musicale par Duo Sanacord, violonistes - Musical animation by Duo Sanacord, violinists
11 h 30 Démonstration culinaire présentée par Antoine Ménard de l’Auberge Quilliams - Culinary demo presented by Antoine Ménard from Auberge Quilliams
13 h 30 Démonstration culinaire par un chef surprise - Culinary demo by a surprise chef
16 h à 17 h 30 Concert musical : Angel Forrest (folk-rock) Musical concert



PROGRAMMATION DU SECOND WEEK-END - SECOND WEEK-END PROGRAMMING
Samedi, le 27 septembre 2008 - Saturday September 27th, 2008
10 h 00 Ouverture du site - Site opening
11 h 00 à 16 h 30 Animation musicale par Mario Bruneau, accordéoniste - Musical animation by Mario Bruneau, accordionist
11 h 30 Démonstration culinaire présentée par Richard Wisdom, maire de Ville de Lac-Brome - Culinary demo presented by Richard Wisdom, Mayor of the Town of Brome Lake
13 h 30 Démonstration culinaire présentée par Antoine Ménard de l’Auberge Quilliams - Culinary demo presented by Antoine Ménard from Auberge Quilliams
15 h 00 Démonstration culinaire par Jean-François Plante, porte-parole du festival - Culinary demo by Jean-François Plante, spokesperson of the festival
17 h à 18 h 30 Concert musical : Mannix and the Dirty Blues Band Musical concert

Dimanche, le 28 septembre 2008 - Sunday September 28th, 2008
10 h 00 Ouverture du site - Site opening
11 h 00 à - 16 h 30 Animation musicale par The Barr Family Quartet - Musical animation by The Barr Family Quartet
11 h 15 Démonstration culinaire présentée par Antoine Ménard de l’Auberge Quilliams - Culinary demo presented by Antoine Ménard from Auberge Quilliams
12h45 Démonstration culinaire par un chef surprise - Culinary demo by a surprise chef
13 h 30 à 15 h Fermeture de la rue Lakeside - Closing of Lakeside street
14 h La Grande Course de Canards et remise des prix - The Great Duck Race and awards winners
16 h à 17 h 30 Concert musical : Chris Derek and the Appalachian Groove Band
Musical concert: (jazz, blues, celtic, funk)

The festival is all about discovering new ways to enjoy the Peking Duck that has made Lac Brome famous over the years. The cooking demonstrations are always well attended and the guest chefs creat some wonderful looking dishes! Luckily there are duck sausages available and a steady line-up of folks who needed to bite into a succulant duckydog! The chefs present tips and new ways of preparing duck and explain step by step methods of creating fancy duck recipes with little effort.

All the family will be able to go cherish our small farms animals at the petting zoo. Moreover, a sleigh ride of approx. 40 minutes in the village to the duck farm will be available at the corner of St-Paul and Lakeside streets (from noon to 3 p.m.). Cost will be $5 per person (free for children under 5 years old). Take advantage of this ride to see the architecture of our beautiful Victorian village, to visit the merchants, the museum and of course, to go to see the duck farm.

Of course, In Knowlton, even when there is a busy festival there is always a quiet place to enjoy a family picnic beside the water. Bring the whole family and enjoy a visit to another time in the Victorian village of Knowlton! When he weather is like this at the end of September the fall colors explode all around the center of the village and stores, terasses and boutiques are all decked out in their sunday best for the occasion. The duck festival is popular amongst visitors who enjoy the fall foliage at the same time as gathering for gourmet treats in the beautiful village of Knowlton.

Don't miss your chance to experience one of the best reasons to visit Lac Brome!

The 8th Annual Brome Lake Duck Fest also known in French as "Canard en Fete au Lac Brome" is starting on September 20th and the preparations of hard working organizers turning Knowlton village into a huge family oriented street party are sure to make this edition of the succulant festival one of the best ever.

A great variety of regional and local products as well as artists craft, wine, honey, maple vinegar, spices, specialty salts, body products, knitting, moccasins, jewelry, musical instruments, natural products, stone and wooden ducks, Christmas bauble, ice cider, terrines, foie gras, rillettes, alcohols, juices and smoothies, cheeses, dressings, jams, jellies , chocolates, coffee, tea, espresso, hot chocolate, duck tastings, duck wings on BBQ, etc.

While the region of Lac Brome of the Eastern Townships is often associated withthe Big Brome Fair the Duck Festival is the best chance to really get to know the intimate side of the village of Knowlton.

And let's not forget the ducks!
The ducks are really the star of the show for the two-weekend extravaganza! People gather in Knowlton to taste the newest duck creations from world class chefs and to enjoy the signature hospitality that is is Knowlton.

Famous the world over for its Brome Lake duck, the village of Knowlton (Lac-Brome) is already gearing up for its now famous fall street festival, the Brome Lake Duck Festival.

Knowlton, known as one of Quebec’s most beautiful villages, will transform itself over two weekends this fall on September 20-22 and continues the week-end of September 27-29. The hours will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Highlights of the festival include a farmer’s market, exhibiting local and regional goodies from maple products to local wines. Musicians, artists, entertainment and games for children are also on the agenda. Of course, duck specialties will be on the menus of local restaurants. This year’s festival promises to be a feast for the senses, both culinary and visual as autumn’s colours will be out in all their splendour.

Organizers again invited Marie-Andrée Leblond, a local artist, to design this year’s Duck fest poster. Year after year the talented Artist has delighted us with colorful and fun duck paintings which are loved by all! The poster is sure to become a collector’s item! You can also visit the Knowlton Gallery to see more of Leblonds paintings, the gallery is located right downtown at 285 Knowlton Road, you can't, and shouldn't, miss it!

Culinary demonstrations
One of the most popular events during the festival is the daily culinary demonstrations offered by the many different chefs of the region every hour between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. It’s an excellent occasion for connoisseurs to learn the secrets of the art of cooking and serving duck.


Dozens of local producers and artisans will be present in the Park to tempt the taste buds and the eyes with their interesting and tasty offerings. Among the producers who are opr who have been at the Duck Festival in previous years are : Les p’tits péchés de Madeleine (chocolates), Projet d’une terre (smoothies, fresh fruit juices), Les trésors de l’Érable (vinaigrettes), Wish Buds (cards and bookmarks), Bio Bon inc. (breads, cakes, cookies, pies…), Les Produits Camelus (ostrich oil based beauty products), Les Distributions L’Escalier (jams, vinaigrettes…), Crousset inc. (seasonings, herbal teas), Vignoble le Cep D’Argent inc. (wines), Cabane du Pic Bois (maple vinegar), Douceurs de Géraldine (soaps and beauty products), Domaine Pinacle (ice cider), Atelier Alondra (artisan) et Thés C.G. (teas, tea accessories…)

Knowlton, for its duck, and so much more!
For lovers of fine food and wines, The Brome Lake Duck Fest offers the perfect excuse
for a delicious week-end in Knowlton while enjoying the charm and ambience of this historic village on the shores of Brome Lake. See More Pictures of Knowlton & Lac Brome

A full program of activities will be available during the festival on-site.

THE GREAT DUCK RACE IS BACK!
Another highlight is the crazy Duck Race! Crowds fill the Park at Mill Pond to watch as thousands of cute yellow ducks pour over the dam and drifted along the Coldbrook in a wild yellow race to the finish line. Kids and adults run through the bushes following the yellow rubber duckies as they bob and weave the easy flowing brook towards the finish line. People cheer, coaxed and holler at the ducks as they float towards the victory net! Relive the magic of previous Great Duck Races!

The second edition of Knowlton’s Great Duck Race, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Brome Lake, will take place on Sunday, September 28 2008. The spectacular Duck release is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on top of the Blackwood dam of the Millpond at Coldbrook Park. Get their early as the bridge fills up fast with people ready to watch the wild opening of the dam that releases the little duckies!

Tickets are sold at $5 each and are bundled in booklets of 5 tickets for $20. The Great Duck Race will be the closing event of the Duck Festival and the Chamber expects to attract a great crowd into downtown Knowlton.

The tickets can be bought at the Chamber’s office at 255-C, Knowlton Rd and at participating stores of Lac-Brome and at the Big Top at the main Festival Grandstand!

Knowlton, Lac Brome, Welcomes You

Knowlton, Quebec (Lac Brome) is one of the most beautiful villages in Quebec. Situated in southern region of a region known as The Eastern Townships, this quiet Victorian town is an oasis of natural beauty and cultural diversity known for its diverse festivals, historical charm and laid back atmosphere. A rural setting with just enough cosmopolitan flair, Knowlton is close to all major attractions yet has somehow managed to remain un-spoiled by the development of the surrounding Townships.

Knowlton, Lac Brome, Quebec, os situated on the shores of Brome Lake, the Knowlton area of the town of Brome Lake (Knowlton, West Brome, Foster, Fulford, Iron Hill, Bondville and East Hill),has a combined population of just over 5000.

Within a leisurely drive from Montreal, Knowlton is also close to Vermont and New York State making it a popular spot for the many tourists and visitors who find Knowlton to be a veritable jewel of the region with friendly residents and the right mixture of attractions, restaurants and recreational activities.

Knowlton's strength is the natural beauty and architecture of the town which dates back to Victorian times. The center of the village has a large green space bordering an old Mill Pond with a flowing waterfall and glorious churches standing magnificently on the banks of the pond. Walking trails lead to the public beach on the shores of Brome Lake where swimmers share the sandy beach with the famous Brome Lake Ducks who have become quite tolerant of people and enjoy getting their picture taken!

Knowlton prides itself in remaining more of a quaint village with art galleries, incredible restaurants, antique stores and variety stores that cater to the eccentric side and are beyond the big stores we see in most towns these days. Small shops and boutiques line the streets and huge green trees create a cathedral overhead for the wide variety of birds, from finches to jays, to sing from.

A marina sits on the shores of Brome Lake and several world-class golf courses are within ten minutes of the village making summer a busy time for lovers of the outdoors. Provincial Parks like Mount Orford, Mount Megantic and Yamaska Park are all a short hop from Knowlton and Mount Sutton, Bromont and Mount Glen are ideal places for recreation from hiking and cycling to picnics and canoeing. With so many natural wonders being so close to Knowlton it is becoming a choice travel destination for all visitors to Quebec.

The town museum boasts a large collection of historical artifacts from the region and tracing the heritage of the Eastern Townships wouldn't be possible without considering the importance of Knowlton. The old fashioned corner store is alive and well in Knowlton and a visit to Flannagans general store is like taking a step back in time about 100 years.

With the Big Brome Fair held in the Fall, the Duck Festival, The Festival of lights in the winter and the popular Tour Des Arts it is almost impossible to keep up with the wide range of events in the area.

Beyond the special occasions, Knowlton is a town with a forward thinking and vibrant future. The recently completed Community Center is a testament to the spirit of the residents of the region and the number of active clubs and community groups in Knowlton, from sports to music to visual arts and seniors organizations, is an example of the close-knit spirit the town shares. Life in Knowlton is akin to an era where our grandparents could leave their doors unlocked, knew everyone in the town by name, and said hello to anyone they passed in the streets.



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