The Eastern Townships has an undeniably unique landscape. This uniqueness can be attributed to the many cultural groups that settled the region starting with New Englanders as early as 1790, immigrants of British origin (English, Scottish, Irish) in the 1820s and migrating French Canadians in the 1850s. The presence of each one of these cultural groups is reflected in the different architectural styles present in the landscape

Due to changes in the boundaries of the Eastern Townships region, former townshippers find themselves included within different regions. Despite these changes, many individuals and families that now officially reside outside of the area still consider themselves townshippers and continue to be involved in the region. This is a reflection of people's strong regional identity, one that is tied directly to the landscape.