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Lac-BromeLac-Brome (Knowlton)
Give Lac-Brome one day if you have a car; sleep one night only if you are looping the Eastern Townships slowly. Without a car, treat it as a Knowlton village stop of 3–4 hours.
Lac-Brome is an amalgamated town of seven villages strung around a lake, and Knowlton is the one that matters for a visitor: a compact main street, a beach, a museum and a small theatre. It is 110 km south of Montréal off Autoroute 10, and the villages are too far apart to walk between, so a car decides how much of the place you actually see. Most travellers come for a summer day from Montréal or as a quiet night on an Eastern Townships loop.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the lake and beach; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many seasonal businesses closed; check opening before you drive)
- Airport
- YUL
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lac-Brome911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Québec health line (Info-Santé, 24 h)811
- Limocar coach enquiries+1-819-562-8899
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lac-Brome, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a small Québec town; the real issues are rural driving, icy winter roads and unlit back roads at night.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Québec health line (Info-Santé, 24 h) · +1-819-562-8899 Limocar coach enquiries
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 1 h 30 min by car via Autoroute 10, Exit 90 then Highway 243 south.
- Getting aroundWalking covers Knowlton, including the Coldbrook River path and Douglass Beach.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastry2026 estimateC$5–9 (≈ US$4–7)
- BeerPub burger and a draught beer2026 estimateC$25–35 (≈ US$19–30)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimateC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Museum or sight ticketBeach parking and entry2026 estimateC$10–20 (≈ US$8–15)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedCountry inn double room, a night, per roomC$190 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedCountry inn double room, a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 1 h 30 min by car via Autoroute 10, Exit 90 then Highway 243 south. Check which airport your ticket actually uses before booking ground transport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best*
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best*
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Feb (12). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Lac-Brome: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
14 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
12 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers Knowlton, including the Coldbrook River path and Douglass Beach. Between the villages you need a car: they sit 5–15 km apart and there is no scheduled local bus. Check current taxi and ride options locally before relying on them for an evening return.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25–30 min
Highway 215 south by car
Hiking on Mont Sutton in summer, skiing in winter; pair it with a half day in Lac-Brome.
Door to door: About 20 min
Highway 104 west by car
Closest town with a full supermarket and year-round services.
Door to door: About 45 min
Autoroute 10 east by car
Lake Memphremagog waterfront and a bigger choice of restaurants.
Door to door: About 50 min
Highway 139 north then Autoroute 10 west by car
Zoo and gardens; a family day out rather than a quiet one.
Door to door: About 1 h
Autoroute 10 east by car
Worth it for a city evening, but it eats the day if you also want the lake.
Door to door: 1 h 30 min by car; longer by coach with the transfer
Autoroute 10 north by car; Limocar coach runs Montréal to Bromont, then you need a taxi or arranged transfer for the last 25 km (16 mi)Autoroute 10 north by car; Limocar coach runs Montréal to Bromont, then you need a taxi or arranged transfer for the last 16 mi (25 km)
Too far for a return day trip on top of seeing Lac-Brome, and the coach does not reach the town itself (check).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Knowlton village
Walk to the main street, the pub, the theatre and the museum; the only place where you can leave the car parked.
Lakeside Road / Douglass Beach side
Closest to the beach and the water; a short drive or a longer walk into the village.
Around the lake and the outer villages
Cottages and B&Bs in Bondville, Fulford, West Brome and Iron Hill; cheaper or larger, but you drive for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Country inn double room1 × 1 night × C$190 | C$190 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Limocar coach Montréal → Bromont, one way2 × C$25 · check | C$50 |
| Beach entry and parking, one day1 × C$20 · 2026 estimate | C$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 · 2026 estimate | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$63 |
| Trip total≈ C$347 per person per day, bed included | C$693≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Bed and extra figures are planning estimates, not quoted rates. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry2026 estimate | C$5–9 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Bistro main, duck or otherwise2026 estimate | C$22–38 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Pub burger and a draught beer2026 estimate | C$25–35 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Beach parking and entry2026 estimate | C$10–20 (≈ US$8–15) |
| Canoe or kayak rental by the beach2026 estimate | C$25–45 (≈ US$19–35) per hour |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Villages are 5–15 km (3.1–9.3 mi) apart with no scheduled bus between them: without a car you are limited to Knowlton.Villages are 3.1–9.3 mi (5–15 km) apart with no scheduled bus between them: without a car you are limited to Knowlton.
- Many restaurants and shops keep short, seasonal hours and close on some weekdays: check before driving out.
- Beach swimming is lifeguarded only in summer daytime; outside that, no supervision.
- Winter driving on Highway 243 and the back roads is icy. Québec requires winter tires in cold months: check the current dates and rules before you drive.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Québec health line (Info-Santé, 24 h)
- 811
- Limocar coach enquiries
- +1-819-562-8899
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Lac-BromeLac-Brome (Knowlton)
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (24 h health line)811
- Limocar coach enquiries+1-819-562-8899
Embassy
No embassies here; the US consulate general and most others are in Montréal. For consular help, contact your embassy in Ottawa or consulate in Montréal.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Limocar Montréal → Bromont: about C$25 (≈ US$19) one way, 1 h 20 min, roughly every 3 h in the daytime (check)
- Drive Montréal → Knowlton: 110 km (68 mi), about 1 h 30 min via Autoroute 10, Exit 9068 mi (110 km), about 1 h 30 min via Autoroute 10, Exit 90
- Bromont → Knowlton: about 25 km (16 mi); taxi or arranged transfer, no scheduled bus (check)about 16 mi (25 km); taxi or arranged transfer, no scheduled bus (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
- Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (oo ay la PLAZH)
- Une table pour deux, s'il vous plaît — I would like a table for two (ewn TABL poor DUH, seel voo PLEH)
French is the main language; a bonjour before you ask anything goes a long way. Tipping 15–20% at restaurants is expected.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lac-Brome. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for the lake and beach; late Sep–mid Oct for fall colour · avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many seasonal businesses closed; check opening before you drive) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YUL: drive time via Exit 90, coach fallback through Bromont, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for Knowlton with rescue anchors: main street, Douglass Beach, the museum, the theatre.
- Place pages with verified seasonal hours (museum, beach, theatre, duck farm shop) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and shoulder-season fixtures so the page can go green when the beach is closed.
Sources
- officialVille de Lac-Brome (official)
- officialTourisme Lac-Brome
- officialThéâtre Lac-Brome
- officialLimocar (coach operator)
- officialCanards du Lac Brome
- secondaryWikivoyage: Lac-Brome, revision 5048758 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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