Topographically, part of the county is situated on the western foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
A prominent feature of the county is Mont Shefford in the Township of Shefford, one of a series of the Monteregian Hills that lie in a line between the Appalachian Mountains and the Saint Lawrence River.
The best known town in the county is Granby, located in the township of the same name, known for its annual song and musical festival.
Another well known town is Bromont, located in the southwestern corner of Shefford Township.
The town has Canada's only IBM plant[1] and was the site of the 1976 Summer Olympics equestrian events.