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The Missisquoi Museum is owned and operated by the Missisquoi Historical Society (MHS).

The MHS web site is currently being redesigned and relocated here. The old web site will continue to be available until the move is completed. To report typos, errors and omissions, please send email to the webmaster.

Exploring the Missisquoi Triangle

The Missiquoi Triangle -- the perfect route for a perfect day in the Eastern Townships.

What do YOU want to do today? Explore quaint New England style villages? Taste some of the finest wine in Quebec along the internationally recognized Route des Vins? Revel in the quiet beauty of the Eastern Townships' rolling country side? Experience history in the region's best museum? Eat fabulous food at local cafes? Sleep in charming and cozy B&Bs? Shop for Township's antiques? Swim, fish or boat along the banks of the Pike River? You'll want to keep coming back to experience all there is to see and do in the Missisquois Triangle!

The three picturesque villages of Stanbridge East, Frelighsburg and Dunham are linked by scenic country roads, creating a delightful circuit for exploring the charms of the region. We suggest you start with the introduction below, and then trace the three sides of the triangle as outlined below.

• A quick History of the Misissquoi region. Stroll back through history and learn about Missisquoi County

• Part One: Stanbridge East to Frelighsburg, 10.5 km. Following the meandering Pike River upstream

• Part Two: Frelighsburg to Dunham, 9.3 km. Past Lake Selby and the majestic Pinnacle

• Part Three: Dunham to Stanbridge East, 10.3 km. The scenic heart of Quebec's famed "Route des Vins"

Location

Situated just an hour's drive south east of Montreal and close to the American border of Vermont, the Missisquoi Triangle is easy to reach

Latitude: 45' 7'.0 north / Longitude: 72' 55'.0 west

Directions:

From Montreal take the Autoroute 10 East (Sherbrooke) and exit at Route 35 south to St. Jean-sur-Richelieu. Follow the route directly and watch for signs to Philipsburg Route 133 south. Take this road all the way to St. Pierre-de-Vérone ŕ Pike River and turn left on to Route 202 east. Follow the road past Bedford to the village of Stanbridge East. Turn left from the 202 in to the village and begin the Missisquoi Triangle tour at the Missisquoi Museum located in the heart of the village.

From Philipsburg/Highgate International Border Crossing follow Route 133 north to the village of St. Pierre-de-Vérone ŕ Pike River and turn right on to Route 202 east. Follow road directly past Bedford to the village of Stanbridge East. Turn left from the 202 in to the village and begin the Missisquoi Triangle tour at the Missisquoi Museum located in the heart of the village.