Sherbrooke
The city of Sherbrooke is located in the heart of the Eastern Townships, in an environment surrounded by hills, lakes, rivers, and forests. The Abenakis lived here before Gilbert Hyatt and his associates in 1801 built a flour mill and sawmill powered by the Magog River at its gorge. Part of Sherbrooke’s charm lies in the fact that one minute you’re in a rural setting and the next urban. This is a city within nature. Sherbrooke is a town with 165 000 people, making it the sixth largest city in Quebec. The Townships Trail takes you to downtown Sherbrooke and the boroughs of Lennoxville and Brompton.
Sherbrooke’s Old North Ward features historic homes dating from 1890 to 1920. The city’s upper class lived in this district, known as the most picturesque of Sherbrooke’s old neighbourhoods. History can be seen in the architecture of the homes and public buildings, century-old trees, and gardens, giving the neighbourhood its unique charm.
The Sherbrooke Historical Society
275, rue Dufferin, Sherbrooke J1H 4M5 819 821-5406 Website Facebook Instagram
Open all year long
The Mhist – Musée d'histoire de Sherbrooke preserves, studies, promotes and shares the documentary and ethnological heritage of the Sherbrooke region. In doing so, it aims to spark interest and a sense of belonging among Sherbrooke residents toward their city and its history, while contributing to establishing Sherbrooke as a recognized tourist destination.
One permanent exhibition and three to four temporary exhibitions per year; VIP guided tours; workshop sessions in residential or long-term care settings; school and group visits (by appointment); archival services (consultation and research); professional services (historical research, museum consulting); on-site gift shop.
Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre
9 Rue Speid, Sherbrooke QC J1M 819-564-0409 Website
Temporarily closed for building restoration work
Housed in a stately and elegant heritage house, Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre combines local history with cultural and artistic traditions. The centre is a unique establishment which offers exhibits of works by local and regional artists, concerts, workshops, guided tours, and more!
Enter the warm and elegant ambience of a distinguished home from the past. Each room has a unique charm, thanks to the many furnishings and antiques belonging to the Lennoxville-Ascot Historical and Museum Society. Guides in period costume will welcome you.
Outside, discover the beautiful gardens, where you can experience the local tea tradition during the summer.
We hope to see you soon!
Maison des arts et de la culture de Brompton
1, rue Wilfrid-Laurier, Sherbrooke J1C 0P3 819 846-1122 Website
Open all year long
Located on the banks of the Saint-François River, in the Parc de la Rive, the Maison des arts et de la culture de Brompton (MACB) features architecture inspired by the old Bromptonville train station. Sculptures, an annual panel exhibition and a cenotaph commemorating the memory of war veterans dot the park, paying tribute to the rich history of this heritage site. In summer, the event Les Jardins réinventés de la Saint-François invites visitors to rediscover the park through a dozen contemporary sculptures in situ, in addition to the works already on site.
Throughout the year, contemporary visual arts exhibitions and cultural activities enliven the MACB's indoor programming.
Murals tour
785 Rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke J1H 1R8 1 800 561-8331 Email Website
Circuit: BaladoDécouverte accessible via app or website OR with Greeters Sherbrooke
Language: French and English
Accessibility: year-round
Suggested transportation: on foot
Route: 6.21 km
Points of interest: 19
Target audience: for all ages
The city of Sherbrooke has a rich Anglophone heritage, reflected in both its architecture and its history. One particularly captivating activity brings the two together seamlessly: the Mural Circuit, which reveals the city's large-scale works of art created directly on the walls of its buildings.
Explore
Through the BaladoDécouverte app, your discoveries on site will be enhanced by videos featuring authentic testimonials, photographs over 100 years old, and fascinating archival documents.
A fun scavenger hunt is also available on the app, giving visitors of all ages the chance to engage more playfully with the murals and spot even the finest details of these impressive works of art.
On site
Deepen your knowledge of Sherbrooke's fascinating past through the largest trompe-l'œil mural circuit in the Americas! Take in the artistry of each mural and let the stories they tell sink in.
Make the most of your visit
Download the Mural Circuit brochure or pick one up at the Sherbrooke tourist information office to get the full picture on every mural along the route.
The BaladoDécouverte app enhances your experience by guiding you through the circuit and showing your location whenever you need it.
Tours of Sherbrooke : L'histoire à ciel ouvert
275, rue Dufferin, Sherbrooke J1H 4M5 819-821-5406 Email Website
Three independants tours of the streets of Sherbrooke’s Old-North Ward and downtown, presented by the Mhist-Musée d'histoire de Sherbrooke on BaladoDecouverte's application. In French only.
The Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science
225, rue Frontenac, Sherbrooke J1H 1K1 1 877-434-3200 Email Website
Since 2002, the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science has been located in the former Julius Kayser Company textile factory, where it houses the century-old Musée du Séminaire de Sherbrooke collections. The museum stages interactive exhibitions in addition to Terra Mutantès, a thrilling multisensory show.
Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke
241, rue Dufferin, Sherbrooke J1H 4M3 819 821-2115 Email Website
Founded in 1982 by a group of art enthusiasts, the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke has been located since 1996 in the former headquarters of the Eastern Townships Bank, a fine 19th-century building which is part of Sherbrooke’s architectural heritage. Its downtown location places the museum at the very heart of regional cultural activities. Its program of cultural mediation and educational activities, adapted to the various communities, allows the general public to learn more about art and deepen their understanding of the art world.
Sherbus
785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke J1H 1R8 819 821-1919 Website
This summer, hop aboard the Sherbus!
Departing from the Sherbrooke Tourist Information Office, board a bus for a city tour and learn about the city’s history and heritage while discovering Sherbrooke’s main attractions.
SHERBUS
$8 per adult (16 years and older, reservation required)
$5 per child (5 years and older, reservation required)
Free for children under 5 years old
Upcoming Schedule
1 Rue Wellington S, Sherbrooke J1H 5C8 Website
BaladoDécouverte Circuit: accessible via mobile app or website
Language: French
Accessibility: Year-round
Suggested transportation: Walking
Route length: ___ km
Points of interest: 58
Target audience: All audiences
Dozens of images captured in Sherbrooke 50, 75, even 100 years ago are revealed to you. Sherbrooke Retro lets you pinpoint the exact locations where each photo was taken. Alongside these visual gems, texts and archival film clips shot on site further enrich the experience.
EXPLORE
See the city from a new perspective: select points on the interactive map and access images that transport you back to another century.
ON SITE
Enjoy a self-guided journey through time and across the city using this practical tool, which brings together an important part of our shared heritage.
OPTIMIZE THE EXPERIENCE
If you’re using a smartphone or tablet, the app’s Follow My Position feature lets you see your real-time location in relation to where the photos were originally taken.
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