Crédit: Nicole Larochelle
The Charm of a Village Surrounded by Hills.
Frelighsburg, a village of art, heritage, and agriculture, is nestled in a happy valley on the banks of the Pike River.
The mill, built in 1839, still stands as a testament to the village’s history. Abram Freligh, a New Yorker of German origin, lends his name to the village that runs along the American border. A heritage of Loyalist influence, significant, original, and very well preserved, unfolds before us.
Brick mingles with wood: the rebuilt Anglican church (1880), the Catholic church (1885), the presbytery (1887), the convent (1914), and the former Joseph Lansberg general store (1879).
In spring, the spectacle of blossoming apple orchards dazzles us; in autumn, it’s apple picking season and the production of delicious ciders, including the renowned ice cider. Nearby, Mount Pinacle dominates the entire landscape of the region.
Frelighsburg is part of the “Chemins des Cantons,” a signposted tourist route that crosses the Eastern Townships and allows visitors to discover architectural gems of built heritage.
