Eastern Townships: The Trail of Louise Penny

Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2026 MLT

3 Days

Low - Moderate

The “Three Pines Trail,” inspired by Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache novels, explores the Eastern Townships of Quebec, particularly the village of Knowlton, which serves as the inspiration for the fictional town of Three Pines. Visit locations that Penny used as inspiration for her books, while exploring this beautiful region of Quebec.

Tour Summary

Hotel Accommodations at the Manoir des Sables
2-Day Guided Experience with Three Pines Tours, endorsed by Louise Penny
3 lunches (lunch at Creperie Verger Charbonneau & luncheon that was the inspiration for “A Murder Stone and a surprise lunch awaits!!)
2 dinners at our hotel
Gondola Ride at Mount Orford for spectacular viewing
Abbey Saint-Gilbert entre lacs and Cheese Boutique
Manoir Hovey library visit
Fromagerie la Station
Station Cap d’Argent Discovery Tour: Vineyards and white wine
Museum in Knowlton, the heart of Three Pines
Visit to the Bookstore
Full escorted by a Maple Leaf Tour Director
Deluxe Motor Coach Travel with Wifi, air conditioning, DVD, reclining seats with drink holders and seat belts
All taxes & service charges (except Tour Director & Driver gratuity).
A portion of the proceeds from this Maple Leaf Tour, help to support Indigenous Scholarships

Day 1 Wednesday, September 30

8:00 am Welcome one and all to the Maple Leaf Lounge at the Kingston Shrine Club, 3260 Princess Street at Collins Bay Road, as we meet our fellow travelling companions and prepare for our exciting adventure together to the Eastern Townships of Quebec for this spectacular tour! We will depart from Kingston and we’ll pick up our travelling companions along the way.

We will make a mid morning comfort stop along our travels to the Eastern Townships.
11:30 am Arrive in Mount St. Gregoire for an included lunch at Creperie Verger Charbonneau
2:30 pm Next we’ll travel to Mount Orford where we’ll enjoy a Gondola Ride!
4:00 pm We will board the coach to transfer to the Manoir des Sables to check in and relax. www.manoirdessables.com (819) 847-4747 Manoir des Sables: Imagine a 300-acre site in the heart of the Eastern Townships, with a majestic lake and an impressive mountain. Our bright meeting rooms offer stunning views, and our balcony terraces are perfect for inspiring breaks. Add to that superior quality accommodation, delicious cuisine, and a multitude of activities. For your well-being, enjoy the Spa des Sables, an exceptional place of relaxation.
5:00 pm Together we’ll enjoy a wonderful included welcome dinner at the Manoir as we get to know our fellow travelling companions and plan our exciting days that await!

Day 2 Thursday, October 1

Enjoy an included breakfast today before we begin our wonderful day!
8:30 am We’ll be joined by our local guide to begin our 2-Day Guided Experience with Three Pines Tours, endorsed by Louise Penny!
9:00 am Abbey Saint-Gilbert entre lacs for a guided tour and a visit to Cheese Boutique
11:15 am Manoir Hovey to visit the library.
12:00 pm We’ll enjoy an included luncheon that was the inspiration for “A Murder Stone”.
2:15 pm Fromagerie la Station guided tour
3:30 pm La Station Cap d’Argent Discovery Tour: Vineyards and white wine
5:30 pm Once again, we’ll enjoy dinner this evening to reflect on our happy day!

Day 3 Friday, October 2

7:30 am Bonjour! Again, an included breakfast awaits!
9:30 am With our local guide, we’ll visit the Museum in Knowlton, the heart of Three Pines, the fictitious name of the town in Louise Penny novels.
10:45 am Visit to the bookstore where there will be a quiz with prizes!
11:30 am After our wonderful stay in the Eastern Townships, we’ll continue our journey!
1:30 pm We’ll have an included farewell lunch together before we continue our travel home.

Belleville

IHOP, 902 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Parking on the Eastside of the Building

6:00 am

Napanee

Flying J, Northeast Corner

6:30 am

Kingston

Shrine Club, 3260 Princess Street

7:00 am

Gananoque

Hwy 2 Carpool Lot

7:30 am

Brockville

Food Basics, Jefferson Dr

8:00 am

Spencerville

Angelo's Restaurant, 2025 Hwy 44

8:30 am

Cornwall

Petro Canada at 401 Exit 796

9:30 am

Insurance

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Cancellation & Medical Insurance is strongly recommended for overnight tours and out of country travel.

Travel Insurance is available for purchase through Maple Leaf Tours.

Call us today for your no-obligation quote 613-384-0012 in Kingston OR 613-969-8884 in Belleville!

BEFORE YOU GO

Regular stops will be made for comfort breaks and meals.
For the comfort of fellow travelers, kindly refrain from using scented products.
Tipping for your Tour Director and Motor Coach driver is completely voluntary, based on level of service.
Proceeds of Maple Leaf Tours help to support Indigenous scholarships.
Portage of 1 large suite case per person, you may also bring 1 carry-on per person
Please keep all medication with your person not in luggage
Cancellation and Medical insurance is not covered in your package but is strongly recommended for out of province travel
Insurance is available through Maple Leaf, please call to inquire today!

Double

$1,399

Triple

$1,349

Quad

$1,299

Single

$1,549

A refundable deposit of $100 per person is required at the time of booking.
$25 OFF per person – Early Booking Bonus, when booked and paid in full by March 14/June 30/July 4, 2026.
Balance is due April 14/July 30/August 4, 2026.
$25 off extra per person, if paid by money order, bank draft, cash or cheque.
Refunds are not available within 45 days of travel.

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Eastern Townships: The Trail of Louise Penny