I do not give five stars often for anything, but this one came really close except for just one…read morelittle thing. We decided to go there, looking for something to do, and it popped up on TripAdvisor. A farm is not truly my thing, but this ended up being fun. The good: Host is passionate, caring about his animals, entertaining, includes everyone in the presentation, and is happy to answer questions. Good educational aspect. Presentations can be bilingual. Very cute shop. Very cute animals. You can even pet them (except their heads). High quality products. Can order by the web. The bad: No seating places outside during presentation (even benches would have been nice). Farm stench. Products prices are high if you are not prepared for it (but quality makes up for it, trust me). Covid restrictions: Signs and pump available for hands. No real social distancing in second part of farm. Nor the shop (being so small). I bought a pair of socks and there are truly a great quality. The visit was a great unexpected highlight in our day. Will definitely go back (probably for more socks, lol).

Joanne from the Tourist Center stated this was an incontournable, a must-see. She was correct…read more René, the awesome Alpaca farmer, gave us a highly informative, funny and engaging tour of his farm and his animals. It was quite apparent that he loves these animals as if they were his own children and as he interacts with him and his daughter, they demonstrate complete trust and love. The Alpacas are fun to watch and if you are quiet and calm, they will let you pet them. Just don't pet their heads-they don't like that. The clothing shop is full of gorgeous Alapaca wool skeins of yarn, knitted hats, mittens, fingerless gloves, scarves, socks (several different types and many patterns), sweaters, ponchos, slippers, insoles, and even a variety of different sized stuffed animals that are covered in the soft and fine wool. The prices are quite reasonable and the items are of highest quality and value. I bought ski socks and a hat; as I am highly sensitive to lanolin, I cannot otherwise wear wool. I can, however, wear Alpaca wool and look forward to the cold winter so I can do so! Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours here, learning about the farm, meeting the Alpacas, and then shopping. It's well worth it.

Great bookstore with a large selection of toys and art supplies. Stopped in while visiting for the…read moreweekend and it had plenty of options for my young kids to choose from. Also a large selection of greeting cards as well. Would recommend!

A must-see in Magog!…read more This is one of the most amazing shops I have seen in my life (and I've been to Paris). Luigi Sciorio (originally from Italy) designs and makes his most beautiful bags by hand, and every bag is unique and a piece of art. His workshop is right there, at the store. I feel like I am wearing a piece of jewelry when I am carrying one of his bags. Many people notice - the bag looks much more expensive than it is. And I must note the bags are quite affordable for what they are, given that it is natural leather. The quality and attention to detail are amazing. Not in many places we can buy hand-made quality goods (any more). The store has other brands too, and wonderful wallets, travel bags, and umbrellas. What else can I say? See it for yourself and say hello to Luigi.

Beautiful leather goods. I purchased a bag that has become one of my very favorites…read more It is a shoulder bag that easily converts to a backpack. The inside details and pockets are perfect as well as the convenient outer ones. The bag is elegant with two outer decorative panels that are beautiful highlights on the soft black leather. I'm looking forward to my next trip to this shop!

This is the second time we tried going there, and lucky for us, they were opened…read more The good: Lots of choices with great smells. Lots of variants of products (soaps, laundry soap, bath bombs, creams, etc.) Owner took time to explain to us, in English, the process of the soaps. Lots of space in the shop. Prices are reasonable for these kind of products. Promotion of " Spend this much and get this many soaps " actually worth it. Samples of soaps given in our bags. Huge parking lot. The bad: The smell of the place can be overwhelming for people who are smell sensitive. Prices can look expensive for some. Place can get busy, very quick (we were by ourselves in the shop, but as we left, three cars pulled back-to-back in parking lot). Can be missed if you drive at a quick speed on the road going to the abbey. Covid restrictions: Masks obligatory. Hand sanitizer at entrance. Cannot say anything about social distancing as we were by ourselves, but owner made an effort to stay distanced from us. Plexi glass at cash. Thee we experience was great and we started using the products last night (bath salt that, surprise, had a small bottle of essential oil in it). We will definitely go back as we often go to Magog.

Was in the area visiting a friend, and wanted to find some Cuban cigars. They have small,…read moreselection here, but good enough for what i wanted. Oh yeah, and lottery tickets in French!

Whenever I am in Knowlton to visit my sister and want to surround myself with all things LOUISE…read morePENNY, this is where I go to get my fix. They have magazines, all the current books, some gently used books , bookmarks, cute little goodies and AN ENTIRE CORNER DEDICATED TO ALL THINGS LOUISE PENNY How awesome is that???!!! You don't have to be an LP fan to enjoy this cozy little bookstore and if you're French-Canadien il y a des livres en français et les propriétaires parlent en français aussi. Across the street are three pine trees which were recently replanted. It's a lovely spot and the area has become a haven for Penny lovers from all over. Are you excited yet??!!

Several articles allege that this bookstore inspired Myrna's bookstore in the Louise Penney…read more"Gamache" series. And indeed there's a little alcove dedicated to the series. I love bookstores, and worry that e-books may make them vanish. If you're looking for new books, along with some Inspector Gamache goodies, like mugs, totes, and shirts, this is a fine spot for you. I'm fonder of used bookstores, and was kind of expecting that (solely based on my imagination and the articles talking about the inspiration for the literary bookstore), so perhaps I didn't do the place justice. The lady behind the counter was helpfully ordering a special book for someone, so clearly there's a personal touch. Stop by and judge the place yourself!