If you ever think about travelling to Quebec but don’t feel like staying in a bustling city, Sherbrooke may be the place for you to visit. It is approximately a two-hour drive east of Montreal. Despite being outside of the big city, Sherbrooke still has a good selection of restaurants and things to do. With its intriguing history, lush parks, and museums, your stay is bound to be filled with excitement, beauty, and knowledge. To help you plan your trip itinerary, here are some suggestions to help you narrow down the best places so you can experience all the beauty and excitement in Sherbrooke. Take a look at our list of 8 things to do in Sherbrooke, Canada.
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1. Sherbrooke Nature and Science Museum
The Sherbrooke Nature and Science Museum has well over 60,000 specimens of plants and animals, from all over the world. These specimens come to life in the interactive exhibits, making science entertaining and easy to understand. Here, you will feel as if you are witnessing mountain ranges forming or the continents shifting and separating. There are various games and activities for both children and adults and everyone will have fun and learn more about the world in which we live.
Sherbrooke Nature and Science Museum
Address: 225 Rue Frontenac, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 1K1
Website: Sherbrooke Nature and Science Museum
2. Uplands Cultural and Heritage Center
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Become familiar with the culture and history of Sherbrooke by visiting the Upland Cultural and Heritage Center. The center is located in a late 19th-century house, making its visitors feel at home. It allows you to learn about the past, through immersion and you get to spend a day in the life of an Eastern Township dweller, in the 1800s. Wander throughout the house and experience everything that a person who would be living in Sherbrooke would experience, 150 years ago. Finally, enjoy high tea, complete with delicious sweets and staff dressed in the traditional attire of the time.
Uplands Cultural and Heritage Center
Address: Centre Culturel et du Patrimoine Uplands 9, Rue Speid, Lennoxville, Quebec, J1M1R9
Website: Uplands Cultural and Heritage Center
3. Parc du Mont-Bellevue
Parc Mont Bellevue is the largest park in Sherbrooke. It is a mountain with a large amount of biodiversity and its elevation makes it perfect for a variety of sports and outdoor activities. In the winter, you can go snowboarding, skiing, and sledding here. In the warmer months, you can play tennis, go hiking, run, or simply stroll and admire the vibrant green vegetation.
Mont Bellevue
Address: 1440, rue Brebeuf, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5X1
Website: Parc du Mont-Bellevue
Hours: 6 am - 11 pm
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4. Mont-Orford National Park
Become one with nature in Mont Orford National Park. Between the sugar maple trees, beaches, white-tailed deer, and other flora and fauna, you will have numerous chances to interact with nature. Hike through the park to see as much of it as you can. If you are visiting in autumn, you will be awestruck by the vibrant colors of the trees.
If you happen to be visiting in the warmer months, you can spend some time lounging on the beaches, after your wonderful but somewhat tiring hike. The park practically becomes a winter wonderland in the snowy months as you can ski, sled, and snowshoe to your heart’s content.
Mont Orford National Park
Address: 3321 Chemin du Parc, Orford, Quebec, J1X 7A2
Website: Mont-Orford National Park
Hours: 9 am - 7 pm
5. La Halte des Pèlerins Vineyard Tour
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On La Halte des Pèlerins Vineyard’s one hour and fifteen-minute wine tour, you will learn about winemaking and the vineyard’s history. Best of all, you get to sample the delicious wines. Get your favorite wines to share with friends and family, back home.
La Halte des Pèlerins Vineyard
Address: 693 Chemin du Sanctuaire, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 0E1
Website: La Halte des Pèlerins Vineyard
6. Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts
The Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts, also known as the Musee des Beaux Arts de Sherbrooke, has art from the past three centuries and features the work of over one thousand artists. You will have the chance to learn more about the city, as the focus of most of the pieces is centered around the aspects of Eastern Township life and landscapes.
The museum is cozy and charming. It has only three floors, with one exhibit on each one. You can take your time examining the exhibits, which include the permanent Spaces and Landscapes exhibit and the other two temporary exhibits and still have time to do all the activities on your itinerary.
Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts
Address: 241 rue Dufferin, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 4M3
Website: Museum of Fine Arts
7. Sherbrooke Murals
Are you an unconventional art lover? If so, the Sherbrooke Murals are for you. Urban art at its finest, the murals are located in the downtown area and are larger than life. They are 14 bright fresco depictions of Sherbrooke life and heritage and they bring the city and its history to life. Each mural also has a hidden leprechaun, so try to spot all the leprechauns, as you walk around and admire this urban exhibit.
Sherbrooke Murals
Address: Bureau d'information Touristique de Sherbrooke, 785 rue King Ouest Sherbrooke, Québec, J1H 1R8
Website: Sherbrooke Murals
8. Sanctuaire de Beauvoir (Shrine of the Sacred Heart by Beauvoir Sherbrooke)
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The Beauvoir Sanctuary, known in French as the Sanctuaire De Beauvoir, is a small, stone church, that sits atop a mountain, overlooking the city. The interior of the church is cozy and elegant, with striking stained glass windows. It is a peaceful and serene place to enjoy the view and its location is ideal. The church is only about a 20-minute drive from the city center, yet it is quiet, tranquil, and surrounded by nature. It also provides a spectacular view of Sherbrooke.
Sanctuaire de Beauvoir
Address: 675, Cote De Beauvoir, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1C 0B8
Website: Sanctuaire de Beauvoir
Experience Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke is a city that is multidimensional. Art, culture, history, and natural beauty all contribute to the city’s charm and make it an interesting place to visit. Try these suggested activities to experience all the different and wonderful facets of Sherbrooke.
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