ABBEYS & CHURCHES

Abbey of St-Benoît-du-Lac: This Benedictine monastery complete with turrets, copper roof and stone walls was founded in 1912 and houses 50 monks. It sits in a beautiful spot on Lac Memphrémagog, with a majestic view of Owl's Head. Up to 200,000 visitors a year come to stay in the guest houses, attend the daily 11 a.m. mass celebrated with Gregorian chants, consult with a monk or purchase ciders and St-Benoît cheese made at the abbey. Last visited: not yet. Address: St-Benoît-du-Lac, Qc., tel.: 819-843-4080, website: St-Benoit-du-Lac.com.

TAGS: Eastern Townships, Lac
Memphrémagog, Owl's Head, church

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