Recreation and culture
Cultural activities
Visual Arts
- Monthly exhibitions at the municipal library
- Exhibitions at the Musée d’art singulier contemporain
- Street banner circuit in the village of Mansonville
- Tour des arts: every summer, local artists open the doors of their studios for visitors.
- Pastel classes offered by Potton artist Sylvie Geneau – twice a year. Check our bulletin boards, Potton in brief, website and social networks for new dates.
- Studio visits by Potton artists. Go to our directory to contact them directly and book an appointment: https://potton.ca/en/map-of-shops-and-attractions/
Cinema
Cinéma Potton – screenings year-round except in summer, in the basement of St. Cajetan church. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Cinema.A.Mansonville for programming information. Check our website, bulletin boards and social networks for special screenings. *During the summer season, there are occasional outdoor screenings at the Round Barn. Stay tuned.
Festival
Spirit of Potton is the annual festival presented by the Municipality of the Township of Potton. It usually takes place on the third weekend of August. The program includes music, performing arts and various cultural activities. More details: https://potton.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/special-events/
Music
- Sundays in the Park: a series of free concerts at Place Manson every Sunday in July and August, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bring your chair and enjoy the good music!
- Chouette Chorale – Rehearsals and concert. Everyone welcome! Information: https://www.facebook.com/la.chouette.chorale/
- A few times a year, Lucie and Rolf Maurer present Soirées Passion around musical themes (Valentine’s Day, Canada Day, etc.) Check our website, Potton in brief, bulletin boards and social networks for specific dates.
- Euro-Delli du Village offers several concerts per summer on its terrace. Keep up to date on their Facebook page.
- Potton Garage Band – rehearsals in the basement of St. Cajetan Church, open to all. Information Daniel Rivest: daniel.rivest437@gmail.com
Culture Days
The Municipality of the Township of Potton offers a variety of cultural activities every year to celebrate the Journées de la culture, usually held at the end of September. Check our website, Potton en bref, bulletin boards and social networks for specific dates.
Halloween
The evening of October 31 is celebrated year after year in Potton. Since 2022, the Youth Center has been offering spooky decorations and characters at the Mansonville Round Barn. Check our website, Potton en bref, bulletin boards and social networks for specific dates.
Lighting Celebration
The Christmas tree lighting party, usually held on the first Friday of December, is an opportunity to get together and sing Christmas carols with the Chouette choir.
Activities at Owl's Head
- Each year, Owl’s Head Ski Mountain presents three consecutive weekends of fun and beauty during the fall color season. Follow owlshead.com for event details.
- At the Owl’s Head Ski Chalet or Golf Chalet, there are musical evenings both summer and winter. Follow our social networks to find out about musical evenings at Owl’s Head. https://www.facebook.com/owlsheadresort/
Cultural Organizations or Groups
- Missisquoi North Volunteer Center: various activities for seniors, such as Scottish dancing and café-rencontres. Follow cabmn.org or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093947867251
- Potton Heritage Association – https://patrimoinepotton.org/
Historical tour BaladoDécouverte (audio tour) https://baladodecouverte.com/circuits/1193/circuit-historique-de-potton - Potton Valley Quilters – located in the basement of Saint-Cajetan church
Cultural Activities Near Potton
- Rucher boltonnois: musical evenings and movies – https://rucherboltonnois.net/
- Glen Sutton Historical Church – concerts and meditation https://www.vivarte.ca/
- Carrefour d’Austin: https://www.lapea.org/
- Thirsty Boot: https://thirstyboot.ca/