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[Last update : July 5th<\/sup>, 2017]<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\"Download\"<\/a><\/td>\n2017 SUMMER ACTIVITIES<\/span>
\nDiscover our Historical and Natural Heritage
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<\/a>\"mont\"\"Cimeti\u00e8re\"Saturday, June 3rd<\/sup>, 1:30 pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Walk on the northwest slope of Hogback mountain to reach the mining site of rich and diversified ore from which copper was extracted, circa 1900 to 1915. Then visit the Burbank cemetery which is the resting place of Colonel William Burbank 1805-1885 and his wife Emily. Meet on 296 chemin \u00c9tang Sugar Loaf<\/a>. Following there will be a BBQ at Carol’s place, 52 Hilmar-Krausser. Cost: $10, bring your own beverage. Reservations: Carol 450-292-4844, before the 27th<\/sup> of May.<\/p>\n

<\/a>\"expo\"Friday, June 23rd<\/sup>, 5 pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening ceremony of the exhibition Tourism in Potton at the turn of the 19th<\/sup> century<\/strong><\/em>
\nat the Community Hall<\/a> – Mansonville Anglican Church.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Saturdays from June24th<\/sup> to September 2nd<\/sup>, 10 am to 3 pm
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Exhibition<\/a>
\nTOURISM IN POTTON AT THE TURN OF THE 19TH<\/sup> CENTURY<\/span>
\n  Communinity Hall \u2013 Mansonville Anglican Church
\n(Free admission)<\/p>\n

<\/a>\"eau\"Monday June 26th<\/sup>, 9 am and 1 pm
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Guided tour on Lake Memphremagog from Sargent’s Bay to near Newport with a stop at Georgeville warf.We will see many of the islands. Duration: 3 hours. From Vale Perkins Landing<\/a> there are two departures at 9 am and 1 pm on a catamaran [Photo gallery<\/a>] that accommodates 12 people. Compulsory Passport. Cost: $40. Bring your lunch and beverage. Reservations at the beginning of June with Carol 450-292 4844.<\/p>\n

<\/a>\"eau\"Saturday, August 12th<\/sup><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit the Heritage Booth at the Multicultural Festival. Enter our photography contest \u2013 \u201cThe Flowers of Potton\u201d [Check heritagepotton.org for contest rules<\/a>].<\/p>\n

<\/a>\"eau\"Saturday September 2nd<\/sup>, 1 pm
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One of our most popular events\u2026 our corn roast on the shores of Lake Memphremagog, at the Municipal beach at Perkins Landing<\/a>.  Bring a salad or dessert to share. Bring your own beverage and water, if desired, along with your place setting and glass. Reservations are required for menu coordination<\/u>. <\/strong>Call Janine at 450-292-3780.<\/p>\n

<\/a>\"marche\"Saturday, September 16th<\/sup>, 10 am  <\/span><\/strong>[Update from September 9 to September 16]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walk in Potton Springs, discovered in 1828, known internationally for their therapeutic properties, hence the building of the Potton Springs Hotel to accommodate world travelers. Guide: G\u00e9rard Leduc. Meet on Ch. Potton Springs and Ch. Schoolcraft<\/a>. Bring your lunch and beverage. Reservations with G\u00e9rard 450-292-3522.<\/p>\n

Notes
\nExcursions are free of charge to Association members,
\n$5 required from non-members<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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