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Sutton
Give Sutton 2 nights: one full day on Parc Sutton trails or Mont Sutton slopes, one half-day on rue Principale and a vineyard. Skip it as a day trip from Montréal.
Sutton is a village of about 3,900 people in the Eastern Townships, 90 minutes from Montréal by car and 80 minutes from Burlington, Vermont. It is a four-season base: glade skiing and snowshoeing at Mont Sutton, 60 km of hiking trails in Parc Sutton, road cycling on La Route Verte, and a short main street of restaurants and food shops. Most visitors come for a weekend, not a single day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct for hiking and cycling; Jan–Mar for skiing
- avoid Apr (mud season, lifts and trails closed), Nov (between seasons)
- Airports
- YUL · BTV
- Nights
- 2
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.
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- 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 Sutton911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (24 h nurse line, Québec)811
- Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)310-4141
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sutton, 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
- SafetySutton is a low-crime village and safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Info-Santé (24 h nurse line, Québec) · 310-4141 Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)
- 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 Highway 10; no direct bus to Sutton).
- Getting aroundNo public transport in the village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and pastryC$5–9 (≈ US$4–7)
- Sit-down mealRestaurant main courseC$22–35 (≈ US$16–30)
- Street or quick mealCheese and sandwich from a rue Principale shopC$10–16 (≈ US$8–12)
- BeerDraught beer at a microbreweryC$8–11 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–30 (≈ US$11–25)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bunk, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per roomC$240 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$170 (≈ US$130) · High C$300 (≈ 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 Highway 10; no direct bus to Sutton) · BTV Burlington International (About 1 h 20 min by car via Interstate 89; US side of the border)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Best
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
Best
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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
not flagged
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct. Avoid: Apr, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Feb (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sutton: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
14 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
11 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)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
14 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°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
No public transport in the village. Rue Principale is walkable end to end in about 15 minutes. A car is needed for Parc Sutton, Mont Sutton and the vineyards; Mont Sutton runs a free village-to-hill shuttle on weekends and school-break weeks in ski season (check dates).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Car via Route 139 north and Route 112 east
Lake Memphremagog waterfront and a bigger restaurant choice.
Door to door: About 25 min
Car via Route 139 north
Useful for groceries and services, not a sight in itself.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via Route 139 north and Autoroute 10 east
Regional city with museums and a riverfront; a wet-day option.
Door to door: About 2 h
Car via Route 212 east
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there.
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.
Rue Principale (village centre)
Walk to restaurants, shops and the tourist office; best for a car-free weekend.
Rue Maple / mountain road
B&Bs and chalets climbing toward Mont Sutton; you need a car or the ski-season shuttle.
Glen Sutton
Hamlet south of the village near the Vermont border; quieter, more driving.
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
| B&B double room1 × 2 nights × C$160 | C$320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$170 | C$680 |
| Parc Sutton day pass2 × C$8 · check | C$16 |
| Mont Sutton lift ticket, one day2 × C$85 · check; weekend and holiday rates higher | C$170 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$123 |
| Trip total≈ C$337 per person per day, bed included | C$1,349≈ US$1,000 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and pastry | C$5–9 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Cheese and sandwich from a rue Principale shop | C$10–16 (≈ US$8–12) |
| Restaurant main course | C$22–35 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Draught beer at a microbrewery | C$8–11 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Parc Sutton trail day pass | C$8–10 (≈ US$6–8) (check) |
| Mont Sutton day lift ticket | C$75–95 (≈ US$55–70) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–30 (≈ US$11–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport: without a car you are limited to the village and the ski-season shuttle.
- Parc Sutton charges a day pass for trail access; buy it before you start walking.
- Many restaurants close two or three days a week and shut the kitchen by 21:00; check hours the same day.Many restaurants close two or three days a week and shut the kitchen by 9:00 PM; check hours the same day.
- Winter driving on rue Maple and the mountain road: snow tires are required in Québec in winter.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Info-Santé (24 h nurse line, Québec)
- 811
- Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)
- 310-4141
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (24 h nurse line)811
- Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)310-4141
Embassy
No embassies in Sutton. The US consulate general is in Montréal; other countries keep embassies in Ottawa and consulates in Montréal.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Limocar bus, Montréal → Sutton: about 1 h 50 min; check the current timetable and fare (check)
- Parc Sutton day pass: C$8–10 (≈ US$6–8), buy at the tourist office or trailhead (check)
- Mont Sutton village shuttle: free on weekends and school-break weeks in ski season (check dates)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Une table pour deux, s'il vous plaît — A table for two, please (ewn TABL poor DUH, seel voo PLEH)
- Où est le départ du sentier ? — Where is the trailhead? (oo eh luh day-PAR dew sahn-TYAY)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
French is the main language; staff in tourism and restaurants usually switch to English.
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 Sutton. 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–Oct for hiking and cycling; Jan–Mar for skiing · avoid Apr (mud season, lifts and trails closed), Nov (between seasons) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 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 and BTV: last practical arrival times, car-hire desks, winter-tyre rule.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: rue Principale, the tourist office and town hall, Parc Sutton trailheads, Mont Sutton base.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Parc Sutton day pass, Mont Sutton lift hours, Chapelle Sainte-Agnès tours) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures (ski weekends, fall colour, mud season closures) so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTourisme Sutton (official tourist office)
- officialParc Sutton
- officialMont Sutton
- officialLimocar (bus service)
- officialTourisme Québec — Eastern Townships
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sutton (Quebec), revision 5044902 (CC BY-SA 4.0)