Rolling Hills, Historic Hamlets (Stanstead E & Barnston W)

Rolling Hills, Historic Hamlets (Stanstead E & Barnston W)

The irresistable English charm of its hamlets and villages, the beauty of its rolling fields first cleared by the early pioneers...There are miles and miles of breathtaking countryside that await you in this charming tour of Stanstead East and Barnston West.  The view is spectacular, whether along the banks of the Niger River, or up on the heights of Brown's HIll.  

Follow the tour's itinerary, and discover photos, anecdotes and historical notes about the area's hidden corners, landmarks, and first settlers, including some interactive aspects.  It's all accessible on your mobile device!

A Suggestion:
Preload the tour on your mobile device before setting out, so you won't need to be connected to a 3G or WiFi network as you go along.

Deepen your knowledge of Eastern Townships history:  take your time to explore the sites, and take your own photos of the rich cultural and architectural heritage sites.  You can even enter our contest, "Four Seasons of Tradition in the Coaticook Region" (in French, "Les Quatres Saisons du Patrimoine dans la MRC de Coaticook")
Pick up an entry form at :
http://www.circuitsdecouvertecoaticook.org/fr/evenements/participation.php Click on English.

When to go : Plan on a day, winter or summer.

Production : Table de concertation culturelle de la MRC de Coaticook (TCCC).


Consult the Points of Interest on the Interactive Map 

This content is available to app users only.
You must use a tablet or smart phone to access it.
  • Select the photo on the map to view historical content.
  • Select the left/right arrows to get the full experience in order.
  • Use the See Around button to see what else is nearby and see your location on the map.
  • Use the list to discover the history of places randomly.
  • Select points of interest directly on the map to discover places in a specific area.
  • Use two fingers to move, rotate, reduce or enlarge the map on your mobile device.
  • By car or bike: The option Get there gives access to voice assistance to each point of interest on demand and frees you from looking at the screen on the road.
  • Download the BaladoDiscovery mobile App to preload a guided tour and access it anywhere offline.
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Based on the distance as the crow flies

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Rolling Hills, Historic Hamlets (Stanstead E & Barnston W)