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
Open all year long
The Mhist-Musée d’histoire de Sherbrooke invites you to explore Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships’ past. Discover the contribution of cultural communities on the development of the city for more than 200 years and witness their legacy.
Archives services, exhibits, tours and activities
all play in role in Sherbrooke Historical Society’s goal: promote Sherbrooke’s rich history!
Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre
9 Rue Speid, Sherbrooke QC J1M 819-564-0409 Website
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
In all four corners of downtown Sherbrooke, fifteen gigantic fresco murals show off the old districts of the city to their advantage. This tour is a unique attraction that transforms the downtown area in a magnificent open air museum. The Baladodiscovery application offers an interactive tour of the fresco murals with videos, music and historical information about characters and places that shaped Sherbrooke’s history.
Information brochure available at the Tourist Information
Center. Open year-round
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.
Brompton's Heritage Route
1 Rue Wilfrid-Laurier, Sherbrooke J1C 0P3 819-846-1122 Website
Brompton's Heritage Route, near the Townships Trail, offers a unique experience to visitors and is free. As Responsive Web design, this circuit of 2.1 kilometer is adapting to the New Technologies of Information to highlight the architectural heritage and history of the community. The Maison des arts et de la culture de Brompton is the starting point of the circuit. Open year-round.
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
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