[Last update : October 28^th, 2016]

2016 FALL ACTIVITIES Discover our Historical and Natural Heritage

Saturday, November 12^th, 1 p.m. [ADDENDUM]

Field trip to the sites of the former and present covered bridges of Potton and North Troy. Sandra Jewett, president of the Potton Heritage Association, will tell us about the history of the bridges. Jean-Louis Bertrand, author of the booklet The Covered Bridges of Potton, and Hans Walser, co-director of the exhibition The Covered Bridges of the Eastern Townships, will inform us of the structure of covered bridges and the notable characteristics of the pont de la Frontière which is cited officially as a historical monument. Dont forget to bring your passport. Meeting Place: parking lot facing the CIBC bank at the corner of rue Principale and rue Blanchet Transportation: car pooling Documentation which will be distributed: The Covered Bridges of Potton [could also be download  The Covered Bridges of Potton, 2016 ] Download {2.2 MiB} Following there will be wine and cheese and dessert at Carol’s place. Please bring your own wine. Cost $10   Reservations : Carol Bishop 450-292-4844, preferably by November 5th

Saturdays until October 8^th, 10 am – 3 pm

Exhibition at the Mansonville Round Barn The Covered Bridges of the Eastern Townships (Free admission)                         [View poster]

Bilingual brochure   The Covered Bridges of Potton | 2016  {2.2 MiB}

September, 24^th and 25^th and October, 1^st, 2^nd, 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th, 10 a.m.

Owl’s Head Autumnfest Outdoor Festival. Hike on the mountain to discover the magnificent colors of the season. Chairlift will be in operation and free of charge for ski pass holders. Have lunch at our canteen organized and operated by volunteers from the Potton Heritage Association and the Ken Jones Centre, as our major fund raising activity. Profits are shared equally. We thank Mr. & Mrs. Korman for their generous support.

September, 30^th and October, 1^st and 2^nd
The Potton Cultural and Heritage Committee invites the public to participate in Cultural Days to be held on September 30^th, October 1^st and 2^nd. Many activities are planned: exhibitions, concerts, outdoor activities and music at the Owl’s Head and the inauguration of the winning sculpture for “Nesting in Potton” (Mon nid à Potton). Ceremony to award the Cultural and Heritage prize, Launch of Incomparable Potton, etc.

Saturday, October 15^th, 10 a.m.
The healing power of nature. Take a stroll in the woods of our natural heritage and benefit from its therapeutic qualities. Bernadette Rey will guide us in the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku (literally forest bathing).Bring your lunch and beverage and chair.

Cost per person: $ 10
Meet at Beatrice and Karsten’s place: 418 Leadville.
Reservations with Carol 450-292-4844.

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