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Exploring the Missisquoi Triangle

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

• Introduction to the Missisquoi Triangle. How to get here and what to do

• 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"

Part Two: Frelighsburg to Dunham

Exploring Frelighsburg village

0.0 km. Welcome to Frelighsburg! This village is consistently rated "one of the most beautiful villages in Quebec" and you will see why if you take a little time to explore. Everything is at close range--if you walk more than 5 minutes in any direction you'll have left town!

0.0 km. Check out the eclectic Coeur Nomade art gallery in Frelighsburg next to the charming little Deux Clochet restaurant. The work of 25 local artists and artisans is exhibited.

Also worth a visit: the Anglican and Catholic churches, the old mill and, leaning out over the Pike River, the delightful little restaurant Au Deux Clocher.

Get your bearings at the large map in front of the tourist office in the pink brick building, next to the town hall, labelled "Grammar School."

If you walk a little further southward along rue Principale, you will notice an elegant stone residence behind a tall pine tree, and a little further, the fascinating gallery and atelier of the well known printmaker Michel Dupont, Galerie /Atelier Dupont. A few steps further at 41 rue Principale is Galerie DESIGN, a space devoted to design and architectural exhibitions.

Past Lake Selby and the majestic Pinnacle and on to Dunham

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0.0 km. Continuing our Misissquoi Triangle route, we leave Frelighsburg and set out northward on Route 213 towards Dunham.

1.2 km. As we mount the steep hill leading out of town, the view opens out on the right to the magnificant Pinnacle (elevation 2,200'), one of the last unspolied peaks in southern Quebec. Note the smaller hill to its left, known as the Little Pinnacle. If you feel adventurous, turn right on Pinnacle Road and explore the mountain from the nature trails of the Pinnacle Land Trust.

2.1 km. On the right, Lake Selby Road leads down towards the lake. If you look directly behind you you will see, on a clear day, a spectacular view of Mount Mansfield in Stowe, Vermont.

3.0 km. A municipal sign indicates that we are entering the township of Dunham, and on the right is the large red barn of Val Caudalies, an orchard and cidery. Just beyond is the Plonteux Gallery and studio.

4.9 km. Three small roads lead down into the cottage zone around Lake Selby: Plonteux, Montagne, and Baillons.

7.3 km. Suddenly it becomes clear that we are have crossed over into a new watershed with the land sloping down to the left and distant views of the Montreal plain. The next kilometer enjoys fantastic sunsets and sweeping views to the Monteregion hills of Mont Royal, Mont St-Gregoire, St-Hilaire, Rougemont and Yamaska.

8.4 km. A curious monument of stacked boulders marks our entry into the village of Dunham, and the view ahead reveals a one-street town punctuated by church steeples.

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Let's explore the village of Dunham before continuing on to Stanbridge East.