Knowlton (Lac-Brome)
A Loyalist Lake Village in the Eastern Townships, Thirty Kilometers from Vermont
Explore the Town ↓Life in Knowlton (Lac-Brome)
Knowlton is a lake village in food and wine country, with the Vermont border within reach. It is an Eastern Townships base with an English-speaking heritage in a French-speaking province.
Knowlton is the main village of Lac-Brome, with clapboard and brick houses, antique shops and a lakeside main street on Brome Lake. It sits in the Appalachian foothills of the Eastern Townships, a bilingual corner of Quebec.
Of all eight towns, Knowlton offers an American the cleanest tax position. It is outside the census areas covered by the federal ban, its province has no foreign-buyer surtax, and Vermont is about 30 km away.
- Lakefront estates push prices up.
- Quebec’s legal system is French-first.
- A July 2023 flood damaged roads and culverts.
- The regional hospital is twenty minutes away rather than in town.
- Montréal-Trudeau airport is about 120 km away: 1 hr 20 min off-peak and up to 1 hr 45 min in traffic.
- Burlington, Vermont, is about 120 km away: 2 hr plus the border crossing.
- Province / Region
- Quebec · MRC de Brome-Missisquoi · the Eastern Townships (Cantons-de-l'Est), at the south end of Brome Lake
- Population
- 5,923 in the town of Lac-Brome (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census), of which Knowlton is the main village · no village-only count is published
- Setting
- Lakeside village in the Appalachian foothills at the outlet of Brome Lake, with the Sutton Mountains to the south
- Heritage
- Loyalist and New England settlement · Lac-Brome Museum and its Fokker D.VII · Brome Fair since 1856 · Théâtre Lac-Brome
- What Makes It Distinct
- The best tax position on the list, in a bilingual village a short drive from the US border
- Inside the Full Atlas
- 28 pages on Knowlton (Lac-Brome), within the 243-page Canada Atlas.
Knowlton (Lac-Brome) & Its Surroundings
Wander the streets, waterways and neighboring towns before you go.
The pin marks the town center. The live map needs an internet connection.
A Closer Look at Knowlton (Lac-Brome)
Look Beyond the View
Fall for the view, then choose with clear eyes. The full Atlas explains the natural risks checked for this town and where a property deserves a closer look.
- See which natural hazards the research covers
- Tell town-wide conditions apart from one address
- Take the right questions to a local specialist
Picture the Journey
The town you love should be easy to reach, again and again. The full Atlas lays out how you get here, from the arrival point to the final stretch.
- Compare the main ways to get here
- Plan for repeat visits and everyday trips
- Weigh the trade-offs before you pick a base
Find Your Reasons to Stay
The places you remember mix scenery, streets and local life. The town chapter takes you past the first impression to the character underneath.
- Explore the setting, landmarks and local culture
- Discover what makes this town its own
- Picture the pleasures of a longer stay
Renting It While You’re Away
Thinking of renting your home out while you’re away? The Atlas sets the rental questions and local context right beside the place itself.
- Learn which rules and permits to check
- Gauge likely visitors and seasonal demand
- Weigh the practical limits on renting it out
Imagine an Ordinary Week
The view draws you in. Everyday life helps you decide. The full chapter covers the services and practical details of living here beyond a vacation.
- Check healthcare and everyday services
- Picture the shops, connections and daily routines
- See what life is like outside the busy season
Knowlton (Lac-Brome) and Around, in 6 Pictures
Images from the Atlas, each with its own source and edit notes.
Summary of the Canada Atlas, edition of 26 September 2026. The town order is our editorial ranking. About the Dossier.