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Located
in beautiful surroundings, Bromont's landscapes provides a suitable
environment for all kinds of sports.
Mont
Brome mountain is home to SkiBromont.com
resort which offers year round activities. During the winter,
the resort offers both day and night alpine skiing and snowboarding
. In the summertime, water slides and more can be enjoyed by visitors.
Hikers and mountain bikers can discover the mountain on its many
trails and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Eastern Townships.
SkiBromont.com has and still hosts many national and international
competitions in skiing and mountain biking.
Golf
enthusiasts will have a difficult time choosing between four
fabulous golf courses, two of which have integrated housing
developments.
Bromont
is also a well known place for horseback riding. Host to the 1976
Olympics equestrian competitions, Bromont's Centre
Equestre now hosts prestigious ridings competitions such as
the Bromont International. The Centre also offers private or group
riding lessons, as well as training, boarding and the sale and
transportation of horses.
Horseback
riding enthusiasts can also visit Équitation
Lombart establishment located nearby which offer horse rentals
and horseback riding trails in wooded areas of Bromont.
If
cycling is your passion, you'll be pleased to know that Bromont
can be reached by the La Villageoise bicycle path which connects
Bromont to l'Estriade
bike path. This major bike path was built jointly by the municipalities
of Granby, Waterloo, the Townships of Shefford and Bromont. L'Estriade
boasts an enviable reputation: all 21 kilometres are paved and
sculptures grace its route; in-line skating has been allowed since
1998 under proper supervision. From L'Estriade, cyclists travelling
west can reach the La Montérégiade I and II bicycle
paths and, when travelling east will meet La Campagnarde bicycle
path.
Another
impressive feature is The
Centre National de cyclisme de Bromont (Bromont National Cycling
Centre) inaugurated in 2001. The Olympic velodrome is accessible
to high-calibre athletes as well as to amateur cyclists. Various
programs and activities are available to cater the needs of all
levels of cyclists: track school, track rentals and bicycle rentals.
Major competitions take place during the summer and spectators
are always welcome.
Bromont
is also the host of many popular cycling events. Le "Mondial
du Vélo" a non-profit organization organises many
national and international competitions which take place throughout
the summer.
The
Yamaska River which criss-crosses around and through the City
of Bromont offers water sports opportunities like canoeing and
kayaking.
You
can also learn more on the municipal
facilities.

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