Hotels in Compton

Compton brings together historic heritage sites, walking trails in the village and park areas, and several producers with specialties of their own. You can get to know the area through its family and regional history, its craftsmanship, or its food products. The offerings differ considerably in focus and the way visitors experience them: some tell the stories of people and places, while others combine a walk with a demonstration or focus on regional products.

History in Places and People

Parc des Lions is home to six wooden sculptures depicting the founders of the Club Lions de Compton. The park also tells the story of the families from Beauce who settled in Compton around the turn of the 20th century. Here, the history of an organization and the history of settlement come together in one place.

The Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site in Compton includes the birthplace of former Canadian Prime Minister Louis S. St. Laurent and his father's general store. Unlike Parc des Lions, which focuses on the club's founders and the settlement of families, the site centers on two places connected with St. Laurent's origins.

La Voie des Pionniers also gives regional history a human face. The figure trail introduces people who shaped the region's history; in Compton, it features Marie-Ange Vaillancourt-Genest and Estelle Bureau. While the National Historic Site includes two places connected with St. Laurent, this trail focuses on notable people from the region.

Walking Trails and Blacksmithing

Compton has four loop trails for walking. Together, they are almost five kilometres long; this figure refers to all four routes combined. They run mainly through the village and municipal parks, and have varying, appropriate difficulty levels. When choosing a route, consider its individual length and difficulty level rather than the total length of all the trails. Conditions on individual trails may change; check them before setting out for your walk.

La Forge d’Ilmarinen – Économusée de la forge et de l’horlogerie offers a different focus. The approximately one-hour visit includes a conversation with the blacksmith, a tour of the workshop, and a blacksmithing demonstration. This offers a choice between walking along several loop trails and a time-limited introduction to the craft of blacksmithing.

Apple Products, Cider, and Sheep's Milk

Verger Le Gros Pierre offers a range of apple products, including pies, filled pastries, spreads, juices, alcoholic beverages, and galettes. The specific selection may vary. The grounds also include a large terrace overlooking the hills and a play area for young children. The orchard combines a wide selection of apple products with places to relax on site.

Cidrerie Compton makes organic ciders aged in oak barrels and offers tastings on site. The products available may change. Flavora, meanwhile, makes artisanal Greek yogurt and gelato from sheep's milk. In Compton, Flavora also has a boutique and a relaxation area; products and visitor arrangements may change. The three offerings therefore differ in focus: apple products and a terrace, cider with tastings, or sheep's milk products with a boutique and relaxation area.

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