At the Foot of the Great Linden Tree

This corner of North Hatley offers breathtaking views of Lake Massawippi. Savour the old-fashioned charm of the picturesque village as you relax on the observation deck. Located just a few steps away, a lovely bandstand hosts musical performances throughout the summer. During late June and early July, the surrounding park fills with the aroma of the flowering linden trees, which can reach a height of up to 40 metres and live for more than 200 years. It’s a scene right out of Claude Monet’s 1865 paining, “Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe.” Sit down for a snack under one of these elegant trees filled with fragrant bunches of small yellow flowers. The light scent, featuring notes of honey, will delight your nose and provide a reminder how good it feels to relax outdoors. It’s the perfect spot for a picnic, so be sure the plan ahead. “La Route des Senteurs - Memphrémagog®” is the brainchild of perfume artist and scent creator Alexandra Bachand. She runs the Grange du Parfumeur, a high-end perfumery overlooking Lake Memphremagog and nestled among the mountains of the bucolic Eastern Townships countryside. She has also authored a book on scent gardens, titled “Jardins de senteurs. Projets aromatiques et secrets de parfumerie.”