Inauguration of the Community Westwood Trail in Sutton
On October 24, the Town of Sutton and the Corporation de développement économique de Sutton (CDES) celebrated the official inauguration of the Community and Family Westwood Trail, marking the closing of the "D'hier à demain" (Yesterday to Tomorrow) project.
The Westwood circuit, a beautiful 8.7 km loop offering magnificent views of our landscapes, promotes active mobility, discovery of the territory and environmental awareness. The result of a rigorous consultation process, it uses an old road and existing routes, limiting its ecological footprint while offering a safe, user-friendly experience shared by residents and visitors alike.
Please note that the trail will be closed during hunting seasons to ensure the safety of all: the closing dates for this year are October 18 to 22 and November 8 to 23, 2025.
An inauguration in the image of the project: collaborative and inclusive
The inauguration of the Westwood Trail began with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by project partners. A convivial gathering then took place at the Town Hall, over coffee and pastries, to share the pride of this achievement.
More than 75 people – partners, citizens, members of the municipal council and administration, local organizations – were on hand to mark the completion of this collective initiative, which began more than two years ago. Johanne Gauvin, director of the constituency office of the MNA for Brome-Missisquoi, Isabelle Charest
During this festive event, new educational content, focusing on local history and produced in collaboration with Héritage Sutton, was unveiled. The Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton (PENS) also revealed its 2026 program, which will feature eight free activities on themes revolving around nature, conservation and environmental awareness.
Playful installations and video vignettes created for the new Westwood circuit were also presented: a giant nest designed by artist Marek Latzmann on the edge of the trail; the visual identity of the trail signs signed by Marie Bilodeau, playful video vignettes on the Leave No Trace principles created by Mikaël Theimer and La Brimbalante, and comic-book-style illustrated posters created by Fred Nony.
It was in this collaborative spirit that several of the partners present, including representatives of PENS, Groupe Sentier Village Montagne (GSVS), Plein air Sutton and the citizens’ initiative for a multifunctional trail linking Sutton and Lac-Brome, were able to discuss the prospects for trail development in Sutton. The wish of all concerned, including the Town of Sutton, is that other trails accessible to the whole community and accepted by all should see the light of day in Sutton.