Cookshire-Eaton

Cookshire-Eaton is a town of about 5,500 residents in the MRC du Haut-Saint-François, in the Estrie administrative region and the Eastern Townships tourist region. The heart of Cookshire is about 30 minutes from downtown Sherbrooke and about 2 hours 20 minutes from Montreal. It is a choice for people who want space and real countryside, with services within easy reach.

Living in Cookshire-Eaton

Created in 2002 by the merger of Cookshire and Eaton, the town covers nearly 300 km² of forest and farmland, built around three village cores: Cookshire, Johnville and Sawyerville. For elementary school, there is École Saint-Camille in Cookshire, École Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix in Johnville, and Cookshire Elementary and Sawyerville Elementary in English. High school students attend Polyvalente Louis-Saint-Laurent in East Angus or, in English, Alexander Galt Regional High School in Sherbrooke, among others. The town has its own CLSC (local community health centre), and the nearest emergency department is at the CHUS Hôpital Fleurimont, about 30 minutes away.

Outdoors and nature in Cookshire-Eaton

The Eaton River flows through Sawyerville and Cookshire. Two covered bridges tell the story of the area: the John-Cook bridge, built in 1868, at the end of an easy 3 km loop from the village, and the McDermott bridge, from 1886, still open to traffic. Parc écoforestier de Johnville offers 5.8 km of trails open year-round, and a 14.9 km bike path links Sawyerville to Saint-Isidore-de-Clifton from May to September.

Culture and local flavours

Named one of the Cœurs villageois (village hearts) by Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est, which calls it the village of four steeples, Cookshire-Eaton can also be explored along the Chemin des Cantons and its Loyalist heritage. In Eaton Corner, the museum occupies a Congregational church built in 1841 and the Academy next door, two heritage buildings. In August, the Cookshire Fair brings together horses, tractors and midway rides. Three places to remember: Les Mal-Aimés, a farm restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide, Ferme Boucherie Le Sabot d’Or, which raises red deer, and Cidrerie Pomme Sauvage.

Real estate in Cookshire-Eaton

The territory is mostly forest and farmland: village homes in Cookshire, Sawyerville and Johnville, country homes on large lots, farms, woodlots and sugar bushes, not to mention the heritage properties of Eaton Corner, where most buildings date from the 19th century. Families find French and English elementary schools; remote workers and retirees find space and quiet; and hobby farm buyers find a thriving farming community. A property’s value depends mostly on its land, its access road and its distance from Sherbrooke.

Frequently asked questions about Cookshire-Eaton

How far is Cookshire-Eaton from Sherbrooke?

The heart of Cookshire is about 27 km from downtown Sherbrooke, roughly a 30-minute drive via Route 108. Montreal is about 2 hours 20 minutes away.

Are there schools and a CLSC in Cookshire-Eaton?

Yes: French and English elementary schools in Cookshire, Johnville and Sawyerville, and a CLSC in Cookshire. The nearest emergency department is in Sherbrooke.

What is there to do in Cookshire-Eaton?

Hike in Parc écoforestier de Johnville, see the John-Cook and McDermott covered bridges, visit the Eaton Corner museum and, in August, enjoy the Cookshire Fair.

What types of properties are there in Cookshire-Eaton?

Mainly village homes, country homes, farms, woodlots and heritage properties.

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