tourist activity guide for groups
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Tourist ActivityGuide for Groups
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Not to miss
Circuits and Guided Tours
Museums and Art Galleries
Relaxation
Agro-Tourism
Religious Heritage
Around Sherbrooke
Team Building
Shows and Events
Sherbrooke and Area Golf Clubs
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Length: 3.5 hours (several outings available, train can be chartered)
Hosting capacity: 212 people
Group rates: Available on request
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: From Mai to October, Christmast trains in December
Schedule: From Tuesdays to Sunday
Reduced mobility access: Partial
Other information: Many parking spots available for our clientsReservations requiredYou should show up 30 minutes in advance before your departure time for the train
Telephone : 819 575-8081Toll Free: 1 866 575-8081, 2322
Contact : Mrs. Francine Castonguay
Train touristique Orford Express / Quai MacPherson (Pointe Merry), 1032, rue Principale Ouest, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3L2 etMarché de la Gare de Sherbrooke, 710, Place de la Gare, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 0E9
orfordexpress.com [email protected]
Live a sensorial experience abord the Orford Express. Savour an exquisite meal while travelling through the Eastern Township’s best landscapes between Sherbrooke, Magog, Eastman and Bromont. Operating from May to December, the train can welcome up to 212 passengers per outing in its three different cars divided into 5 private dining rooms. One has a glass dome offering an exceptional panoramic view. Throughout December, the Orford Express becomes a Christmas train, offering you one of the most original experiences possible. While travelling through the winter landscapes, the train becomes even more comfortable and warm.
Orford ExpressTrain
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Presented from July 10 to August 17, 2019, the show Québec Isssime sings Starmania brings together on the stage 7 singers and 12 musicians in a concert version filled with amazing projections which will take spectators through the following songs: Monopolis, Quand on arrive en ville, La complainte de la serveuse automate, La chanson de Ziggy, Le blues du businessman, Les adieux d’un sex-symbol, Les uns contre les autres, Ce soir on danse à Naziland and Le monde est stone.
Québec Issime sings Starmania
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Length: 2.5 hours with intermission
Hosting capacity: 950 people
Group rates: $64.50 per person (20 people or more)
Languages: French
Period of activity: From July 11 to August 17, 2019
Schedule: 8:30 pm (from Wednesday to Saturday, add two Tuesdays July 30 and August 6)
Reduced mobility access: Total
Other information: Covered outdoor theatre
Telephone : 819 674-5919 Contact : Mrs. Carole Dénommée
Québec Issime / Théâtre extérieur de la place Nikitotek, rue des Abénaquis (centre-ville), Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1H1
nikitotek.com [email protected]
9Circuits and Guided Tours
Circuits and Guided Tours
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Length: 2.5 hours
Hosting capacity: 56 people (1 bus at a time)
Group rates: $46.99 plus taxes per person (includes tip, show and 12 beer tastings)
Languages: French and english
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: On reservation
Reduced mobility access: Total, the tour takes place at the Siboire dépôt
Other information: Restaurant service available on site
Telephone : 819 578-2366 Contact : Mr. Steve Roy
Sherbroue Tour / 2206, rue Florina, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 0G9
lavireedalcapone.com [email protected]
A unique way of discovering Sherbooke’s craft breweries. The Sherbrew Tour propose a visit of 3 different breweries accompanied with animation and a small show in each brewery. Every beer has a story, Steve Roy will be there to tell them to you with a touch of humor. You will taste more than 12 different beers. For groups only. Anytime, any day. We use your bus to move between the different breweries.
Sherbroue Tour
Circuits and Guided Tours
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The Siboire Microbrewery will welcome you in the summer of 2019 to let you discover the world of beer through a guided tour with tastings.
More details available soon.
Siboire - Guided tour
Circuits and Guided Tours
Information available soon. Guided tours will be available starting in summer 2019.
Siboire Dépôt / 80, rue du Dépôt, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 5G1
Telephone : 819 565-3636 Contact : Mr. Pierre-Olivier Boily
siboire.ca [email protected]
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Embark on a quest to discover the craddle of Sherbrooke’s development and witness the mutations the city went through by comparing what you see today with the photos in the archives. From the Frontenac Power Station to the Cliff promontory, the Place des Moulins and the old Winter prison, the Magog River Gorge hides many secrets waiting to be discovered…
Sur les traces du passé
Circuits and Guided Tours
Length: 2 hrs
Hosting capacity: 10 people and more
Group rates: $5 per person, taxes included
$3.50 per person for students, taxes included
(Prices subject to change for summer 2019)
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: End of April to mid-October
Schedule: Activity offered on request for groups only
Reduced mobility access: Yes
Telephone: 819 821-5406 Contact : Mrs. Marie-Ève Gingras
Société d’histoire de Sherbrooke / 275, rue Dufferin, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 4M5
histoiresherbrooke.org [email protected]
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Length: 2.2 hours
Hosting capacity: 35 people or more
Group rates: Bus provided by client: $32 per person (taxes included); functional microphone requiredBus not provided by client: $1,375 (taxes included)31 spots for a bus from the Société de transport de Sherbrooke48 spots in a school busOne bus at a time, cannot take place simultaneously with several buses
Languages: French
Period of activity: April to November
Schedule: Every day, on reservation, from 9am to 7pm
Reduced mobility access: Adapted bus for 10 people (5 wheelchairs and 5 attendants) at a cost of $1,300; length 2.5 hours
Other information: Reservation requiredThe tour includes 4 stops with short walkingDress based on weather conditions; the tour will take place rain or shine.Departure: Tourist Information Office, 785 King Ouest.
Telephone : 819 842-4710 Contact : Mrs. Lysanne Gallant
Productions Traces et Souvenances / 785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1R8
tracesetsouvenances.com [email protected]
From the gardener to the country quartet Carmen, Bernie, Nancy and Danny, from the music lover to the workman’s daughter, the nun to Romeo and Juliette, 15 characters will bring you back to the heart of the 1950s while revealing modern Sherbrooke’s secrets.You can complete the Grand Murals Tour with them. Visit the Domaine Howard, the Lac-des-Nations Boardwalk and the treasures of downtown!
Fall in love with the energy of the Par le Chemin des fresques tour!More than a city tour, it is a theatrical adventure balancing fiction and reality in the heart of Sherbrooke!
«Par le chemin des fresques» Tour
Circuits and Guided Tours
With her humour and outspokenness, Mary O’Malley will guide you through the city. A one hour and 30 minutes tour around downtown Sherbrooke where Mary will give you her version of the Eastern townships’ history. You will live both touching and humoristic moments in this emotion-packed tour filled with interesting anecdotes. A tour around the city with a taste of Sherbrooke’s most astounding murals!
«La Petite Épopée» Tour
Circuits and Guided Tours
Length: 1.5 hours
Hosting capacity: 30 people and more
Group rates: Bus provided by the client: $18 per person (taxes included); functional microphone requiredBus not provided by the client: $750 (taxes included)31 spots for an urban bus from the Société de transport de Sherbrooke48 spots on a school busCan be done with 2 buses simultaneously
Languages: French and English
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: Every day, on reservation, from 9am to 7pm
Reduced mobility ac-cess: Adapted bus for 10 people (5 wheelchairs and 5 attendants) at a cost of $1,300; length 2.5 hours
Other information: Reservation requiredThe tour includes 4 stops with short walkingDress based on weather conditions; the tour will take place rain or shine.Departure: Tourist Information Office, 785 King Ouest.
Productions Traces et Souvenances / 785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1R8
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Telephone : 819 842-4710 Contact : Mrs. Lysanne Gallant
tracesetsouvenances.com [email protected]
Length: Entre 1 h 00 et 2 h 30 selon la demande
Hosting capacity: 30 personnes et plus
Group rates: Bus provided by the client: $18-$25 per person (taxes included); functional microphone requiredBus not provided by the client: $750-$850 (taxes included) based on length of tour31 spots for an urban bus from the Société de transport de Sherbrooke48 spots on a school busOne bus at a time, cannot be completed simultaneously with several buses.
Languages: French and English
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: On request, for groups only
Reduced mobility ac-cess: Adapted bus for 10 people (5 wheelchairs and 5 attendants) at a cost of $1,300; length 2.5 hours
Other information: Reservation requiredThe tour includes 4 stops with short walkingDress based on weather conditions; the tour will take place rain or shine.Departure: Tourist Information Office, 785 King Ouest.
Telephone : 819 842-4710 Contact : Mrs. Lysanne Gallant
Productions Traces et Souvenances / 785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1R8
tracesetsouvenances.com [email protected]
Discover Sherbrooke and its open-air art gallery accompanied by Mary O’Malley. She will take you through her daily routine, revealing secrets of the large murals and colourful stories that inspired M.U.R.I.R.S’s mural artists. Born at the start of the 1800s, the colourful Mary O’Malley tells the stories of the major and minor moments in the life of Sherbrooke residents throughout different periods.
Her funny story is filled with tasty and unusual anecdotes. Depending on how much time you have, you can admire four, six or why not 12 of the magnificent murals decorating the walls of old Sherbrooke with her!
Pleasing for both the eyes and heart!
«La virée des grandes murales» Tour
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Head out and discover religious heritage accompanied by Mary O’Malley, a fun and colourful Irish woman from the 19th Century! You will visit the main buildings of Catholic and Protestant communities in Sherbrooke. Come discover these architectural jewels – the Saint-Michel Cathedral-Basilica, grandiose with a gothic-inspired décor, and the Plymouth-Trinity United Church, with its Greek neoclassical style where its warm interior will charm you with its intimate character.
«Les Deux églises» Tour
Circuits and Guided Tours
Length: 1 hour
Hosting capacity: 30 people and more
Group rates: Bus provided by the client: $15 per person (taxes included); functional microphone requiredBus not provided by the client: $700 (taxes included) based on length of tour31 spots for an urban bus from the Société de transport de Sherbrooke48 spots on a school busOne bus at a time, cannot be completed simultaneously with several buses.
Languages: French
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: Every day, on reservation, from 9am to 7pm
Reduced mobility access: Adapted bus for 10 people (5 wheelchairs and 5 attendants) at a cost of $1,300; length 2.5 hours
Other information: Reservation requiredThe tour includes 2 stops with short walkingDress based on weather conditions; the tour will take place rain or shine.Departure: Société d’histoire de Sherbrooke, 275, rue Dufferin.
Productions Traces et Souvenances / 785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1R8
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Telephone : 819 842-4710 Contact : Mrs. Lysanne Gallant
tracesetsouvenances.com [email protected]
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Mary O’Malley, a loveable and colourful Irish woman, tells stories about the vibrant history of the Eastern Townships in the 19th century. Join her in an animated city tour along with characters coming straight out of the last centuries. Gilbert Hyatt, proud and valiant loyalist, Géraldine Mollins, fiery wife of a colonist, the elegant Grace Thompson and others will make this tour unforgettable and fun on the sites of our ancestors. Two and a half hours…for two centuries of history! The show tour “Traces et Souvenances” has pleased many spectators.
«Traces et Souvenances» Tour
Circuits and Guided Tours
Length: 2.5 hours
Hosting capacity: 35 people or more
Group rates: Bus provided by client: $30 per person (taxes included); functional microphone requiredBus not provided by client: $1,375 (taxes included)31 spots for a bus from the Société de transport de Sherbrooke48 spots in a school busCan take place simultaneously with three buses
Languages: Tour in French and English
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: Every day, on reservation, from 9am to 7pm
Reduced mobility access: Adapted bus for 10 people (5 wheelchairs and 5 attendants) at a cost of $1,300; length 2.5 hours
Other information: Reservation requiredThe tour includes 4 stops with short walkingDress based on weather conditions; the tour will take place rain or shine.
Productions Traces et Souvenances / 785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1R8
Telephone : 819 842-4710 Contact : Mrs. Lysanne Gallant
tracesetsouvenances.com [email protected]
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Museums and Art Galleries
Located in the former head office of the Eastern Township Bank, a 19th century building. It highlights the original safe by presenting artifacts.
The Museum has three exhibit halls; two are reserved for temporary exhibits, one for the permanent exhibit Espaces et Paysages, which promotes its rich collection, specifically a space reserved for the painter Frederick S. Coburn (1871-1960).
Annually the Museum presents 8 exhibits that will help you discover artists from the region and abroad.
Musée des beaux-arts, visite commentée
Museums and Art Galleries
Length: 1 hour
Hosting capacity: 50 people
Group rates: $8 per person, minimum 10 people
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: Open year-round from Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 5pmDuring the summer, from June 24th to Labour Day, open every day from 10am to 5pmFor groups, you can complete the tour outside of normal business hours
Reduced mobility access: Total, adapted toilets
Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke / 241, rue Dufferin, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 4M3
Telephone : 819 821-2115 Contact : Mrs. France Vinet
mbas.qc.ca [email protected]
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Length: 1.5-2 hours
Hosting capacity: Up to 60 people (minimum 15 people per group)
Group rates: $10 per person taxes included1 free per 15 people
Languages: Bilingue
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: Every day on request
Reduced mobility access: Total
Telephone : 819 564-3200, ext. 251Toll Free: 1 877 434-3200, ext. 251
Contact : Mrs. Anne-Marie Robitaille
Nature and Sciences Museum / 225, rue Frontenac, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1K1
mns2.ca [email protected]
Experience Terra Mutantès, an interactive and multisensorial exhibit! Learn about the formation of the Appalachians and cross lava fields…You’ll feel the separation of the continents and the retreat of the glaciers…The earth will tremble, you feel both hot and cold…You’ll never see the Eastern Townships landscape in the same way!
Visit Alter Anima, a permanent exhibit. This is no simple exhibit! Leave the beaten path, perhaps lose your sense of direction, but above all you’ll discover a world that is organised in an unique way. In this fantasy forest, which is put together in an unexpected yet scientific way, hundreds of animals observe visitors…
Nature and Sciences Museum
Museums and Art Galleries
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Discover the Museum of Nature and Sciences’ reserve where 65,000 specimens and objects from Sherbrooke’s natural heritage are carefully stored. You will also meet the designers and artisans that build the exhibits and visit the Museum’s production workshop. Finally, you will end your visit discovering the Alter Anima exhibit.
The VIP visit offers a different was to see the exhibits presented at the Museum. A visit that is exclusively reserved for groups of 15 people or more.
Nature and Sciences Museum, VIP Visit
Museums and Art Galleries
Length: 1-3 hours
Hosting capacity: Up to 20 people per hour
Group rates: $10 per person taxes included, minimum 15 people per groupOne free entry per 15 people
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: Every day on demand
Reduced mobility access: Total
Nature and Sciences Museum / 225, rue Frontenac, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1K1
Telephone : 819 564-3200, ext. 251Toll Free: 1 877 434-3200, ext. 251
Contact : Mrs. Anne-Marie Robitaille
mns2.ca [email protected]
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Length: 1 hour
Hosting capacity: 60 people
Group rates: Between $9 and $18 taxes included (there is not a specific schedule for groups)Small tea: $9Traditional Tea: $12Grand Tea: $18
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: From February to December
Schedule: During the summer, from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 4:30pm
Reduced mobility access: Partial
Other information: Reservation requiredGroup reservations are possible 11 months a year
Telephone : 819 564-0409 Contact : Mrs. Nancy Robert
Centre culturel et du patrimoine Uplands / 9, rue Speid, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1M 1R9
uplands.ca [email protected]
Housed in a neo-Georgian home built in 1862, the Uplands Heritage and Cultural Centre offers a look on the history and cultural and artistic traditions of the region. Inside the centre, you can admire the exhibits and the impressive collection of antiques that highlight the Anglo-Saxon heritage of the Eastern Townships. You will have the privilege of being served English tea by the staffed in period dress. On the menu: tea, scones, pastries, cucumber sandwiches, Devonshire cream, jams and more. The centre occupies 4 acres of magnificent gardens and woods.
English Tea
Museums and Art Galleries
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Relaxation
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Come experience a purely Scandinavian traditional experience in an oasis where your view will fall in love with the daring design of the whirlpools, thermal falls, polar bath and Finnish sauna, nestled in the prehistorical grottos.
The rental of the thermo-therapy centre and bistro is available for events in a magical place that will surpass your expectations!
Spa Algua Sulis
Relaxation
Length: Variable
Hosting capacity: Maximum 18 people
Group rates: Prices for the full rental of the centre are for 1-6 people. There are additional fees of $15 per person (for the length chosen)Prices vary from $120 to $300 for the full rental of the centre for 1-4 hours
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: Every day from 9am to 9 pm
Reduced mobility access: Access for the bistro only
Other information: Reservation requiredThe complex also has a bistro and hair salon
Spa Algua-Sulis / 950, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1S3
Telephone : 819 346-1133 Contact : Mrs. Diane Plante
spaalguasulis.com [email protected]
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A unique relaxation experience in the Scandinavian tradition. Enjoy a high quality purely Scandinavian relaxation experience in a natural setting…a couple of minutes from downtown Sherbrooke. Located on the shores of the Lac-des-Nations, Strøm de Sherbrooke offers an environment with exceptional natural beauty. Bringing together a Nordic spa and an urban setting, Strøm feeds the body and mind.
The thermal experience is based on a relaxation ritual alternating between hot and cold followed by an intense period of relaxation. It contributes to the elimination of toxins, relaxing muscles, improving sleep and strengthening the immune system.
Take advantage of all our services at great prices. Among their packages, choose the one that best meets your needs and let yourself be taken care of alone or together with someone else
Strom Spa
Relaxation
Length: Variable
Hosting capacity: 200 people
Group rates: 8-9 people – 10% discount
10 people or more – 15% discount
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: 10am to 10pm every day
Reduced mobility access: Bistro only
Other information: You can reserve facial, body, and nail care as well as massages.
Toll Free: 1 877 761-2772 Contact : Mrs. Catherine Vigeant
Strom Spa / 1705, rue Roy, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1K 1B5
stromspa.com [email protected]
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Whether for a short or a long break, PAUS offers you an ultimate relaxation experience. Anchored in a setting where no detail has been left to chance, this four-level urban spa offers a wide range of high-end treatments and services to immerse you in a state of divine relaxation.
PAUS Spa Expérience
Relaxation
Length: 3-4 hours
Hosting capacity: 100 people
Group rates: Prices vary from $35-$45
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: Every day from 10am to 10pm
Reduced mobility access: Partial
Other information: Reservation required
PAUS Spa Expérience / 3131, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1L 1C8
Telephone : 819 780-8885 Contact : Mrs. Julie Noël
pausspa.ca [email protected]
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Agro-Tourism
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Length: About 30 minutes
Hosting capacity: 40 people
Group rates: $5 per person (free for children 2 and under)
Languages: French
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: On reservationGuided tours Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm
Reduced mobility access: Yes
Other information: Toilets available
Telephone : 819 346-3618 Contact : Mr. Guy Blouin
Alpagas de l’Adret / 2410, Chemin Hamel, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1R 0P8
alpagasdeladret.com [email protected]
The Alpagas de l’Adret is a small farm where you can visit as well as discover this little-known animal. The farm has a boutique which allows you to discover the products associated with raising alpacas.
Come discover the softness of their fibres. Only one real danger – their charming look!
Alpagas de l’Adret
Agro-Tourism
Urban or rural? Both! La Halte des Pèlerins Vineyard invites visitors to learn about their passion for wine in a welcoming setting. Take advantage of its wide range of activities and products. During visits or tastings, our guides will help you discover the secrets of wine making and the history of the site. Along with these passionate wine lovers and surrounded by vines you will experience an unforgettable, instructive and fun visit.
Vignoble La Halte des Pèlerins
Agro-Tourism
Length: 1-2 hours
Hosting capacity: 300 people
Group rates: Group rates vary from $6.50 to $21 (taxes included) based on the selected visit.
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Victoria Day, May 20th, to Thanksgiving, October 14th (open from Thursday to Sunday)From the St. Jean, June 24th to Labour Day, September 2nd, open 7 days a week
Schedule: 10am to 5pm
Reduced mobility access: Partial, adapted toilets
Other information: Catering service is offered in a country setting under a large heated tent with cement floor (275 person capacity in banquet format)3 types of visits are offered:The Péché Mignon, the Péché Gourmand and the Péché Mortel
Telephone : 819 563-5115 Contact : Mrs. Geneviève Chabot andMr. Marco Corbin
Vignoble La Halte des Pèlerins / 963, chemin du Sanctuaire, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 0E1
haltedespelerins.com [email protected]
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Religious Heritage
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Length: From 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hosting capacity: 1-50 people maximum
Group rates: $5/person
Languages: Bilingual
Activity period: Year-round
Schedule: On reservation
Reduced mobility access: Total
Other information: The Centre Marie-Léonie Paradis is found directly inside the Saint-Michel Cathedral Basilica and gives witness to the work of Marie-Léonie Paradis and the Institut des Petites Soeurs de la Sainte-Famille which she founded in 1880.
Telephone : 819 563-9934 Contact : Mrs. Élisabeth Gouin or Mrs. Lucie Tessier
St-Michel Cathedral Basilica / 130, rue de la Cathédrale, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 4M1
diosher.org [email protected]
The Saint-Michel Cathedral Basilica is the seat of the Sherbrooke archdiocese, which covers the diocese of Sherbrooke, Nicolet and Saint-Hyacinthe. It was built on the heights of the Saint-Michel cliff, a few steps from downtown. Perched on a sort of acropolis, it dominates the city and the surrounding area with its massive, robust silhouette which has more aerial lines of the archiepiscopal palace, with the look of a fortified castle. The archbishopric and the cathedral today form a whole, with impressive masonry which reveals the evolution of the mind of the main architect of this work, Louis-Napoléon Audet.
St-Michel Cathedral Basilica, Guided Tour
Religious Heritage
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This chapel located in the archbishopric was built in 1919 by the architect Louis Napoléon Audet (who also designed the Sainte-Anne de Beaupré Basilica) is recognised as an artistic and heritage jewel! Majestically decorated, it is also one of the major works of the Quebec painter Ozias Leduc, a Master of Religious Art during the period.
La Chapelle de l’Archevêché, Guided Tour
Religious Heritage
Length: From 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hosting capacity: 20 people maximum
Group rates: $5/person
Languages: Bilingual
Activity period: Year-round
Schedule: On reservation
Reduced mobility access: Total
Telephone : 819 563-9934 Contact : Mrs. Élisabeth Gouin or Mrs. Lucie Tessier
St-Michel Cathedral Basilica / 130, rue de la Cathédrale, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 4M1
diosher.org [email protected]
The Sanctuaire du Sacré-Cœur de Beauvoir is a pilgrimage stop dedicated to the Sacred Heart. It offers a panoramic view of the city of Sherbrooke.The stone chapel welcomes you any season. The Eucharist is celebrated every day in the white church that can welcome up to 300 people. When it is nice out, the outdoor chapel can welcome 1000-1500 people Sundays (at 10am and 11:30am).Over the years, a series of 8 evangelical scenes, which is called the Evangelical walk, have been installed in the gardens. Also discover the path of peace in the woods as well as the Zundel path around one of the marshes that traverses the best sites at Beauvoir. Take the time to contemplate in the magnificent and historical stone chapel, built in 1920.
Sanctuaire du Sacré-Coeur de Beauvoir
Religious Heritage
Length: 1-1.5 hours
Hosting capacity: 10 people or more per group
Group rates: Free visit (voluntary contribution)
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Spring, summer and fall
Schedule: Pilgrimage season from the beginning of May to mid-OctoberBased on request by pilgrims (morning or afternoon)
Reduced mobility access: Partial
Other information: Special events, concerts, exhibits and religious objects boutiques Cafeteria on reservationReservation required
Telephone : 819 569-2535Cell Phone: 819 571-8836
Contact : Father Michel Bouffard andMrs. Gisèle Bourgault
Sanctuaire du Sacré-Coeur de Beauvoir / 675, côte de Beauvoir, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1C 0B8
sanctuairedebeauvoir.qc.ca [email protected]
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Around Sherbrooke
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Length: About 50 minutes
Hosting capacity: 50 people (25 people minimum)
Group rates: “Grande-visite” package with meal in the Abbaye : $27 (+ taxes/person)Package with tasting : $15 (+ taxes/person)Package without tasting : $10 (+ taxes/person)Package with short visit at end of afternoon (4pm) : $5 (+ taxes/person)Reservation required
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: From June 22 to August 31, Monday to Friday at 10am, 1pm and 3pmAdult: $12 Children: $8 Family: $30 Length: 50 minutes
Schedule: Monastery:5am to 8:30pm every dayBoutique:Summer schedule: May 1 to October 31Monday to Sunday from 9am to 6pmWinter schedule: November 1 to April 30Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm (closed during mass from 10:45am to 11:45am)The boutique is closed December 25 and 26, January 1 and 2, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May 20th.
Reduced mobility access: Entry access; adapted toilets
Telephone : 819 843-4080 ext. 6504
Contact:Mrs Diane Normand
Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac / 1, rue Principale, Saint-Benoît-du-Lac (Québec) J0B 2M0
Since 1912, the Benedictine monks have lived in this monastery built on the west side of Lake Memphrémagog. A Eucharist in Gregorian chant is celebrated each day, and the Lauds (7:30am) and Vespers (5pm) are also sung in Gregorian. Certain portions of these public prayers use French. The monastery’s guest quarters host men who would like to rest in a feeling of contemplation and peace. Women can be hosted in a neighbouring home run by nuns. You can admire the unique architecture of the building, look at the permanent exhibit about monastic life (laminated panels) and visit the boutique where you can buy products such as cheese, apple cider, books, music or religious chant CDs and pious articles. Visitors can also pick their own apples in the orchard.
Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
Around Sherbrooke
Nestled at the top of a hill in the heart of the Eastern Townships you will find Canada’s largest lavender producer. Bleu Lavande opens its doors to discover the beauty and benefits of this plant that has many virtues. Walk around in the fields or get a massage amongst the 100,000 lavender plants. Participate in different activities for the whole family, have a meal and taste a lavender beer in the bistro or taste a range of products inspired by lavender. Located in the picturesque village of Fitch Bay near Magog, Bleu Lavande invites you to live a truly blue experience.
Bleu Lavande
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 1.5-2 hours
Hosting capacity: 7,000 people
Group rates: $7 taxes included (high season)$2,50 taxes included (low season)20 people minimum
Languages: Bilingual
Activity period: Individual visits from May 4 to October 27Guided tours from June 21 to October 27
Schedule: From 10am to 5pm in June, August and SeptemberFrom 10am to 6pm in JulyReservations required
Reduced mobility access: Entry access, adapted toilets
Other information: Packages available:- Wine and Lavender (the fields of Bleu Lavande to the Cep d’Argent Vineyard)- Escapades Memphrémagog cruise and Bleu Lavande
Bleu Lavande / 891, chemin Narrow (route 247 Sud), Canton de Stanstead (Fitch Bay) (Quebec) J0B 3E0
Toll Free : 1 888 876-5851 Contact : Mr. Jérémy Parent
bleulavande.com [email protected]
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The Yvonne L. Bombardier Centre, located in Valcourt in the Eastern Townships, has the mission of democratising the visual arts for the largest number of visitors, who can discover many artists that use different artistic techniques. Each year, 5-9 exhibits are offered providing a great window for visual arts artists. The Cultural Centre also deeply cares about the contacts created by meetings between visitors and artists. In addition to vernissages, it also organises many artistic rendezvous which allow people to enrichen their experience and their knowledge of the exhibits. Free entry.
Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Centre
Around Sherbrooke
Length: Variable
Hosting capacity: 100 people
Group rates: Free entry
Languages: Bilingual
Activity period: Year-round
Schedule: Sunday : 1pm-5pmTuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 10am to 5pmWednesday and Friday: 10am to 8pmMonday: ClosedAlso open Mondays from 10am to 5pm during the summer season.
Reduced mobility access: Yes. Elevator available to access the mezzanine.
Other information: Located in a magnificent park. Bring your picnic in the summer.
Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Centre / 1002, avenue J.-A.-Bombardier, Valcourt (Quebec) J0E 2L0
Telephone: 450 532-2250 centreculturelbombardier.com [email protected]
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Length: 1-2 hours
Hosting capacity: Up to 50 people/hour
Group rates: $10 per adult, $9 for seniors, $8 for students and children 7-18 (free for children under 7)
Languages: Bilingual
Activity period: May to November
Schedule: On reservation, 7 days a week without reservation from June 16 to September 7
Reduced mobility access: Boutique only
Other information: Guide tour of the Slate Interpretation Centre includes a visit of the permanent exhibit and two temporary exhibits. Rate: $15;Guided tour of the Slate Interpretation Centre and your choice of one of the 2 heritage circuits in a mi-ni-bus in the streets of Richmond-Melbourne. Rate: $20;Canoe heritage circuit on the St-François River (75 minutes). Rate: determined on reservation.
Telephone : 819 826-3313 Contact:Mrs. Lorraine Denis
Slate Interpretation Centre / 5, rue Belmont, Richmond (Quebec) J0B 2H0
centreardoise.ca [email protected]
The Slate Interpretation Centre is housed in an 1889 churched with a roof and clock tower shingled with slate. It offers many activities to discover the Pays de l’Ardoise and to participate in its cultural dynamism.
The Pays de l’Ardoise, a unique territory of about 200 km2, is the only location in Quebec and Canada to have known a great rush since the 1850s up to the First World War. There is exceptional slate heritage found on this exceptional territory – the two largest slate quarries from the 19th century and more than 100 buildings with slate roofs – four churches, two town halls, manors, large and small houses, barns, sheds, etc.
Slate Interpretation Centre
Around Sherbrooke
Home made and family chocolate factory. We create and make a large selection of chocolates directly here. You’ll have the opportunity to see the chocolatiers on work.
Vanden Eynden Chocolates
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 35-45 minutes
Hosting capacity: 45 people
Group rates: $3-$5 based on short or long visit
Langues: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: For groups only weekdays(Christmas, Easter and St-Valentine’s day periods also not accessible for groups)
Reduced mobility access: No
Vanden Eynden Chocolates / 1745, chemin Rivière aux Cerises, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3W3
Telephone: 819 843-1706 Contact:Mrs. Danielle Lalous
chocolatsvandeneynden.com [email protected]
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Experience a gourmet cruise abord the Grand Cru that will carry you over the waters of majestic Lake Memphremagog. You will wonder at the high-quality service of our attendants, the care taken in preparing our meals cooked by our chef, and the incredible breath-taking landscapes throughout the cruise. You will be impressed by the boat’s exceptional design, which includes 10-foot-high ceilings and decorated with Swarovski crystals. The Grand Cru offers is passengers unequaled comfort rain or shine. When the weather is nice, you can enjoy the large outdoor terrace on the boat’s second level.
Escapades Memphrémagog
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 2-3.5 hours
Hosting capacity: 176 people
Group rates: From $37 per person
Languages: Bilingual
Activity period: May to October
Schedule: Brunch CruiseLunch Cruise4-6 Cocktail CruiseDinner CruiseNote: from mid-July to September, the cruise is also available every Tuesday for Lunch, the 4-6 cocktail cruise and dinner. From June 10 to September 24th, 3-5pm cocktail cruise.
Reduced mobility access: Total
Other information: Groups can charter the boat 7 days a week
Le Grand Cru / Quai MacPherson, Baie de Magog, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3L2
Telephone: 819 843-7000, ext. 2322Toll Free : 1 888 4-BATEAU, ext. 2322
Contact : Mrs. Francine Castonguay
escapadesmemphremagog.com [email protected]
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Located within the Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, when night falls Foresta Lumina invites you to enter a marvelous world that is unique in its kind. This exceptional night trail, produced by Moment Factory, focuses on scenography, lighting and projections to transport you in to a fantasy world.
Different zones are explored, starting with the garden of wishes all the way to the enchanted shore, and includes crossing the longest suspended footbridge in North America. Will you be able to find the tiny fairies that have the power to grant your wishes, or the mysterious tree that comes to life when night falls?
Foresta Lumina
Around Sherbrooke
Length: Between 1-2 hours
Path length: 2.6 km
Elevation: Less than 10 degrees
Group rates: On request, groups of 25 or more
Languages: A few descriptions of magical creatures at the start of the path (French and English. Then, the soundtrack takes over. No narration. The activity is perfect whatever the language spoken.
Period of activity: From June 15 to October 7
Schedule: Doors open at 8:30pm (variable, consult the website for the detailed schedule)
Reduced mobility access: No
Other information: Please note that the path includes a crossing of the longest pedestrian suspended bridge in North Ame-rica.You can eat on site, in a dining room with a capacity of 100 people with on-site caterer (Coffret de l’imagi-nation).
Foresta Lumina / 135, rue Michaud, Coaticook (Quebec) J1A 1A9
Telephone: 819 849-2331Toll Free : 1 888 LA GORGE
Contact : Mrs. Josée Petit
forestalumina.com [email protected]
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Family business in organic farming. Located on the farm, La Station cheese factory produces cheeses made from raw and thermised cow milk. Winner of many regional, provincial and national awards, our products are a reflection of the richness of our terroir and the quality of our know-how. Come taste Alfred Le Fermier (firm raw milk cheese) in its environment, directly on the land where it was born. Also, La Comtomme (semi-firm dough), our famous nature and pepper raclettes and our special fabrications are always available for sale and tasting at our shop on the farm.
A variety of regional products available at our shop.
La Station Cheese Producer
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Hosting capacity: 50 people
Group rates: $7 per person for a guided tour including a tasting
Langues: Bilingual
Période d’activité: Year-round
Horaire: 7 days a weekSummer: 9:30am to 6pmWinter: 10am to 5pm
Reduced mobility access: Total
La Station Cheese Producer / 440, chemin de Hatley, Compton (Quebec) J0B 1L0
Telephone: 819 835-5301 Contact : Mrs. Carole Routhier
fromagerielastation.com [email protected]
Experience an unforgettable underground visit in the former Capelton copper mine. Accompanied by a guide, take the car to the entry of the mine at the summit of the mountain for a fascinating voyage in the colourful galleries decorated with stalactites. You will learn about the history of the workers who dug this mine with picks, shovels and candles in 1863. An adventure for the family rain or shine.
L’Épopée de Capelton
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Hosting capacity: 60 people every half hour
Group rates: For groups open from May 1 to October 15, 2019
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: May 20 weekend (Victoria Day)Every Saturday from May 25 to June 157 days a week from June 22 to August 24Weekend of September 2 (Labour Day)
Schedule: Reservation required
Reduced mobility access: Partial
Other information: Exploration visit of the mine, Prospector’s Tour, small museum, stone boutique, hiking trail and snack bar.
Telephone : 819 346-9545Toll Free: 1 888 346-9545
Contact:Mrs. Geneviève Vallières
L’Épopée de Capelton / 5800, chemin Capelton, North Hatley (Quebec) J0B 2C0
capelton.ca [email protected]
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47Around Sherbrooke
The Merry House is a citizen site of memory that present Magog’s history and that of the region from the time of the Aboriginal peoples and the American settlers, up to today. Discover the oldest house in urban Magog through exhibitions and exciting activities. Discover it, the exhibits, activities and events for visitors and you can explore and interact with history at any age.
The overall appearance of the Merry House, built in 1821 by Ralph Merry III, considered the founder of Magog, remains very similar to that which prevailed in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its classically inspired American vernacular architectural style bears witness to the period. At least six successive generations of the Merry family lived there from 1821 to 1942.
Maison Merry
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 1 hour
Hosting capacity: 60 people
Group rates: $10 adults$7 seniors and studentsThe 21st person is free
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: On reservation – please arrive 15 before your tour
Reduced mobility access: Total (Two parking spots are available on site for person with reduced mobility (entry via Rue Prin-ci-pale)).
Other information: A part of the visit takes place outside. Please bring proper clothing and an umbrella in case of inclement weather. Coat-check availableFor individual parking, please park in one of the neighbouring municipal parking lots (Parc de la Pointe Merry, Cabana, Des Moulins). The two first hours are free on presentation of your Maison Merry entry ticket.
Maison Merry / 708, rue Principale Ouest, Magog (Quebec) J1X 2B3
Telephone: 819 201-0727 Contact : Mrs. Julie Villeneuve
maisonmerry.ca [email protected]
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Get ready to enter the fascinating world of bees. Located 5 minutes from Sherbrooke, this bee interpretation centre offers guided tours about the life of bees and the production of honey. Explanations, a presentation video is offered. Observe bees in action in a glassed hive while the honey maker is at work! Enter the Giant Hive museum, taste different pure honeys and discover the boutique with more than 100 hive-based products. A fascinating visit!
Miellerie Lune de Miel
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 1.5 hours
Hosting capacity: 70 people
Group rates: $5 per personMinimum 20 people per group (one free entry per 20 people)
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: On reservation
Reduced mobility access: Partial
Telephone : 819 346-2558 Contact:Mrs. Carole Huppé
Miellerie Lune de Miel / 252, rang 3 Est, Stoke (Quebec) J0B 3G0
miellerielunedemiel.com [email protected]
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At Mont Orford, the can’t miss fall festival is the Flambée des Couleurs! Each year, nature comes ablaze and offers visitors a breathtaking show of colours! Don’t forget the amazing program and atmosphere which will provide you with unforgettable moments!With your group, climb aboard the panoramic gondola and experience a colourful ascent! At the summit, discover the best viewpoints and stop on one of the 5 panoramic belvederes or why not walk the Circuit Altitude which is built on stilts offering a 360 degree view of the magnificent Eastern Townships landscape and the majestic Lake Memphrémagog.
Learn about the great rates offered for groups as well as different meal options that can be added to your fall outing and enjoy a colourful gourmet experience!
Mont Orford
Around Sherbrooke
Length: Variable based on activity
Hosting capacity: Unlimited
Group rates: Available on request
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Fall only, during the Flambée des couleurs with access to panoramic gondolas ($)
Schedule: September 13-15, 21-22, 28-29, October 5-6 and 12-14, 2019.Reservations requiredPossibility of opening chairlift (dates outside of the normal schedule) on request for groups ($)
Reduced mobility ac-cess: Partial
Other information: Boxed lunch and restaurant service available on site
Mont Orford / 4380, chemin du Parc, Orford (Quebec) J1X 7N9
Telephone: 819 843-6548Toll Free: 1 866 673-6731
Contact:Mrs. Élise Hamel, ext. 8305
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A former mill for carding wool and cutting wood, the new role of the Ulverton Wool Mill is as an interpretation centre that allows you to better understand all the stages in the transformation of wool, from shaving sheep to making tissue, with period machines that still work! The experienced guides tell visitors about the daily life of wool workers in the 19th and start of the 20th century. the Mill’s boutique is a true treasure chest and is perfect for lovers of wool and knitting. The Ulverton Wool Mill site also offers walking paths, a picnic area hidden under the trees, a refreshing river and a flock of sheep in July and August.
Ulverton Wool Mill
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 45 minutes
Hosting capacity: 30 people per visitVisits every half hour for larger groupsMinimum 20 people per group
Group rates: Adults: $14.95Groups of 20 or more: $12.00
Languages: French (English on request)
Period of activity: From May 1 to the end of October (for groups only)
Schedule: Groups must reserve at all times
Reduced mobility access: Partial
Other information: Catering service on site available in the dining area (on reservation).
Ulverton Wool Mill / 210, chemin Porter, Ulverton (Quebec) J0B 2B0
Telephone: 819 826-3157 Contact:Mr. Pierre Derouin
moulin.ca [email protected]
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Become the star of a Ski-Doo® snowmobile ad; pilot a C-series plane; design and test your vehicle of the future in the Ideas Studio; and much more! Come and be captivated by the life and works of the celebrated Quebec inventor J. Armand Bombardier, in his own garage, where everything started. Learn about the growth of the Bombardier company through an immersive show created by Moment Factory. Finally, explore the exhibits and discover the incredible ingenuity of Bombardier and the know-how of the workers.
Museum of Ingenuity, J. Armand Bombardier
Around Sherbrooke
Length: Varies between 30 minutes and 2 hours
Hosting capacity: 250 people
Group rates: Adults $12, students and seniors $1021st person is free!
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Regular schedule: from Tuesday to SundaySummer schedule: May 1 to Labour Day
Schedule: Regular Schedule: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pmSummer Schedule: open every day from 10am to 5pm
Reduced mobility access: Partial
Other information: Park and picnic area
Telephone : 450 532-5300 Contact : Mrs. Marie-Anne Richer
Museum of Ingenuity, J. Armand Bombardier / 1001, avenue J.-A.-Bombardier, Valcourt (Quebec) J0E 2L0
museebombardier.com [email protected]
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Pair your visit of the Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier with a visit of the BRP industrial factory, which manufactures recreational products, including the famous Ski-Doo snowmobiles! The guided tour of the factory, located close to the museum, lets you see the manufacturing process and assembly of Ski-Doo snowmobiles (summer and fall) as well as Can-Am Spyder Roadsters (winter and spring).
Museum of Ingenuity, J. Armand Bombardier and BRP Factory
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 3 hours, 1.5 hours for each visit
Hosting capacity: 80 people at a time, dividing the group (museum and factory)
Group rates: Adults: $17Seniors: $15Students (over 14): $10
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pmEvery day from 10am to 5pm from May 1 to Labour DayOn reservation, based on the production schedule
Reduced mobility access: Partial, museum only
Other information: You must wear long clothing and closed shoes is mandatory when visiting the factory.
Telephone : 450 532-5300 Contact:Mrs. Marie-Anne Richer
Museum of Ingenuity, J. Armand Bombardier / 1001, avenue J.-A.-Bombardier, Valcourt (Quebec) J0E 2L0
museebombardier.com [email protected]
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The Poudrière de Windsor Historical Park lets you discover through the history and vestiges of this factory, the multiple aspects of the manufacturing of black powder. Theatrical guided tour and multisensorial show Murmures…love and shivers are on the menu at the Poudrière.
Poudrière de Windsor Historical Park
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 2 hours
Hosting capacity: 50 people every 2 hours
Group rates: $7.50 per person, taxes includedOne free entry per group of 20 people
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: May-November
Schedule: On reservation
Reduced mobility access: Partial
Poudrière de Windsor Historical Park / 342, rue Saint-Georges, Windsor (Quebec) J1S 2Z5
Telephone: 819 845-5284 Contact:Mr. Luc Cloutier
poudriere-windsor.com [email protected]
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Craft soap maker specialising in therapeutic Marseille soap and cosmetics/Boutique with buckthorn products, bistro, waffles, etc…In our workshops we produce soaps, facial and body care products with precious oils (primrose, avocado, jojoba, argan) and pure essential oils (fine lavender, mint, bergamot, rosemary). You can make your own soap on site with the Soap Bar, or at home with our home soap making kits. We also process our own buckthorn berries into mustards, onion confit, jellies, sherbet, etc…Tasting bar for infused olive oils and Modena balsamic vinegar. Waffle meals and Belgian waffles at noon in our bistro, lactose-free gelatos and sherbets with pure fruit.
Savon des CantonsAround Sherbrooke
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
Hosting capacity: 60 people
Group rates: Package 1: $5 plus taxes per person (guided tour and soap making demonstration)Package 2: $16 plus taxes per person (Fun en bulles soap making workshop)Package 3: $19.95 plus taxes per person (Guided tour, soap making demonstration and boxed lunch)
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: May: open from Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 5pmJune, July, August: open every day from 9am to 6pmSeptember: open every day from 10am to 5pmOctober: open from Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 5pmNovember: open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pmDecember: open from Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 5pmWinter: open every weekend from 11am to 5pm until May
Reduced mobility access: Total
Telephone : 819 868-0161 Contact :Mrs. Anne-Marie Martel
Savon des Cantons / 1540, chemin des Pères, Magog (Quebec) J1X 5R9
savondescantons.com [email protected]
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Founded in 2005, the Savonnerie des Diligences opens up the world of soaps. This Eastman-based company manufactures and distributes natural biodegradable soaps and body products. The soaps carry legends that are often associated with the history of Quebec and its heritage. The soap maker welcomes visitors to its workshop and boutique. Discover the Savonnerie des Diligences, one of the most innovative, socially engaged and ecological companies in the Eastern Townships!
Savonnerie des Diligences
Around Sherbrooke
Length: Based on the activity
Hosting capacity: 50 people
Group rates: Free personalised visitPrice based on activity (can have a conference or demonstration)
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: On reservation
Reduced mobility access: Partial
Savonnerie des Diligences / 1249, route 112, Austin (Quebec) J0B 1B0
Telephone: 450 297-3979 Contact:Mrs. Caroline Forget
savonneriediligences.ca [email protected]
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The world of Eastern Townships champagne offers unique sensorial experiences where discoveries are paired with wonder and influenced by owners and wine producers Jean-Paul and François Scieur’s native Champagne region. Experience something unforgettable during your Champagne-themed visit that teaches you about the famous method to produce bubbly, which the Scieur family has held the secrets of for more than 6 generations! Visit the Champagne Method Interpretation Centre for the pleasure of knowing this secret! End your day watching the bubbles happily float in your glass and listen to them pop on the surface. Drink in the happiness and contentment!
Vignoble Le Cep d’Argent
Around Sherbrooke
Length: 1-2.5 hours based on visit
Hosting capacity: 400 people (up to 600 with additional tent)
Group rates: - VIP-Sabre Visit - $20- Visit by the Champagne native owner - $30- À la carte Tasting with coupons (1 coupon = $1)- Discovery visit - $13
Languages: French or English
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: Boutique open year-round:
January 1-April 30 - Wednesday to Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pmMay 1 to October 14: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pmOctober 14 to December 31: Monday to Friday 11am to 4:30pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 3pm
Reduced mobility access: Partially
Other information: Package available- Wine and lavender (from Bleu Lavande’s fields to the Cep d’Argent Vineyard)
Telephone : 819 864-4441Toll Free: 1 877 864-4441
Contact:Mr. Jean-Paul Scieur
Vignoble Le Cep d’Argent / 1257, chemin de la Rivière, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3W5
cepdargent.com [email protected]
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Team Building
For 25 years now, the CFA works to build work teams through a dynamic, action-based approach.Come experience the CFA! Where fun and participation go along side key learning relating to teamwork, collaboration, communications, leadership and other skills.Available activities:Photo ralliesMiscellaneous action challengesDynamic conferences based on actionAnd much more…
Centre de Formation par l’Action Inc.
Team Building
Length: Based on the activity chosen
Hosting capacity: No maximum
Group rates: Based on the activity chosen
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: On reservation
Reduced mobility access: Based on the location chosen for the activity
Other information: Photo ralliesMiscellaneous action challengesDynamic conferences based on actionAnd much more…
Telephone : 819 791-0666 Contact:Mr. Michel Rodrigue
Centre de Formation par l’Action Inc. / 320, chemin Jones , Georgeville (Quebec) J0B 1T0
cfa-inc.qc.ca [email protected]
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59Team Building
For more than 20 years, Corpo Aventure creates unique experiences using an action-based approach. We offer customised experiential marketing concepts, employee bonus programs, as well as personalised teambuilding activities. This is all supported by expertise in neuropsychology and neuroleadership (associated with our sister company Experia).
Corpo Aventure
Team Building
Length: Based on activity chosen
Hosting capacity: Groups of any size
Group rates: Based on activity chosen
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: On reservation
Reduced mobility access: Based on activity chosen
You want more than teambuilding? To develop skills, Experia, a sister company, can meet your needs. The Experia approach brings together experimentation, interaction and action to drive skills and activate change.
Corpo Aventure / 342, rue Saint-Georges, Windsor (Quebec) J1S 2Z5
Telephone: 1 866 461-8326 Contact:Mr. Jocelyn Brouillard
corporate-adventure.com [email protected]
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InXtremis is a small company in downtown Sherbrooke where participants try to resolve enigmas in a room filled with mysteries before your 60 minutes are up.You have to look for hints, decode them, avoid false trails and ensure that you work with your teammates to succeed in escaping.You will get an incredible experience which will stimulate your neurons!
InXtremis
Team Building
Length: 1.5 hours per room
Hosting capacity: 30 people in total
Group rates: $23 per person (discount available based on the number of people in the group and activity cho-sen)
Languages: French
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: On reservationFriday from 5:15pm to 11pmSaturday from 10am to 11pm and Sunday from 10am to 6:15pm
Reduced mobility access: No
Other information: Room 1: The CollectorCome take the risk of trying to solve a crime and escape as quickly as possible before becoming the next victims.Level of difficulty: Medium
Room 2: The InterviewYou are offered the greatest opportunity of your life! Can you pass your interview to become rich and famous?Level of difficulty: Difficult
Telephone : 819 574-3422 Contact:Mr. Étienne Desbiens
InXtremis / 185, rue Frontenac, bureau 210, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1K1
inxtremis.ca [email protected]
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Escaparium Sherbrooke is a fun, new, immersive entertainment concept fit for all ages. It is a real-life escape game designed for small groups of 3 to 8 players.
Your goal is simple: work together as a team, testing your wits and skills, to reach your goal and escape from a room. While the goal is simple, the game is challenging yet extremely fun. Getting through the escape room will require finding clues, solving puzzles, and working together.
Book today and see if you can keep cool under pressure and reach your goal in under 60 minutes.
Escaparium
Team Building
Length: 1 hour per room
Hosting capacity: Maximum 33 people to fill all 4 rooms
Group rates: $25 per person – 15% discount if 15 or more people - $39.99 per person for 2 rooms
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
Schedule: On reservation
Reduced mobility access: No
Other information: Room 1: The PrisonYou and your friends are victims of an elaborated plot. You were accused of a murder that you did not commit. Your sentence? Death. In 60 minutes, prison guards will come and get you to proceed. Will you let your fate go down the abyss or will you fight till the very last second?
Room 2: The SaloonCrown King, Arizona 1881. Your visit in the hostile streets of a small western village rapidly turned into a man hunt. A couple of cowboy bandits wants to put your life to an end. You ended up running and hiding in the CK Saloon. The bandits are patiently waiting for you at the building’s entrance expecting that you will need to leave sooner or later. Will you evade them?
Room 3: The Nuclear PlantA population of over 1 million is in danger. A reactor in a nuclear facility had a technical issue and might explode. The scientists estimate that you have an hour to save the extraordinary situation. If you fail, you will experience the disaster first hand...
Room 4: Memento: Police InvestigationThe streets of New York have never been so dangerous. A serial killer is currently operating in the big city. The victims all have the same profile: young women in their twenties, of good appearance, and having success in their field. We are now talking about 12 cases in the last 2 months. Unfortunately, it does not look like it is going to stop.
Escaparium/ 5171, rue du Président-Kennedy, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J0B 1W0
Telephone: 819 434-2901 Contact:Mrs. Lesly MeunierMr. Jason Hallée
escaparium.ca [email protected]
63Shows and Events
Shows and Events
Festival cinéma du monde de SherbrookeApril 4 to 11, 2019Telephone: 819 821-7433
The FCMS is a great opportunity to discover the world through
the lens of producers from around the globe. The Festival
cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke also offers a range of
activities promoting discussion, training and celebration. It
offers a fund place for intercultural meetings and a regional
and international location for discussions between the public,
cinema lovers and professionals from the cinematographic
arts.
fcms.ca
Les Concerts de la Cité
July 10 to August 3, 2019Telephone: 819 565-5656
Each summer, Les Concerts de la Cité presents more than
40 free shows in downtown Sherbrooke. These free outdoor
shows encourage young artists and allow for amazing musical
discoveries. Pop, classical, jazz, world music and street
theatre on the menu to please everyone.
concertsdelacite.qc.ca
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Festibière de Sherbrooke
May 31 to June 2, 2019Victoria Park
During the first edition of the Festibière de Sherbrooke,
Victoria Park transformed into a true Biergarten to taste
products from about thirty microbreweries and food
trucks in an outdoor setting.
infofestibiere.com/sherbrooke
Circuit des murales
Le circuit des murales - le premier du genre au Canada -
est une attraction unique qui transforme le centre-ville en
véritable musée de la rue. Le circuit pédestre vous fera
découvrir les quatorze murales de type trompe-l’œil : une
véritable galerie d’art à ciel ouvert!
murirs.qc.ca/galerie/circuit-des-murales
En groupe, laissez-vous emporter par le feu roulant de
ce tour-spectacle ! Un tour inoubliable qui vous révèle les
murales et les trésors du Sherbrooke actuel.
tracesetsouvenances.com
Fête du Lac des Nations Promutuel Assurance et grands feux BellJuly 16 to 21, 2019Telephone: 819 569-5888
In Sherbrooke, la Fête du Lac des Nations is a party for
everyone. Over the years, the organisers have continually
surprised with a continually renewed musical program. In
additional to being able to attend more than 30 concerts,
festival goers can also admire amazing fireworks!
fetedulacdesnations.com
Sherblues & Folk
July 3 to 6, 2019Telephone: 819 565-5656
Sherblues & Folk is an urban festival that takes place in
downtown Sherbrooke. They present about forty shoes on 3
outdoor and 7 indoor stages. Its program is dedicated to the
general public and lovers of blues and folk with more than 40
shows, most presented for free.
sherblues.ca
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Sherbrooke t’en bouche un coinJune 7 to 9, 2019Telephone: 819 542-1980
Sherbrooke t’en bouche un coin (STEBUC) is an annual festival
that aims at consolidating the position of Sherbrooke and
the Eastern Townships as an internationally ranked gourmet
destination. STEBUC will highlight the best chefs from the
region and will put them in direct contact with visitors.
STEBUC continues to offer a gourmet program to celebrate
refined cuisine in a relaxed and festive setting which promotes
discovery.
stebuc.com
Le Rendez-vous d’Howard
September 6 to 8, 2019Telephone: 819 821-1919
2019 will be the 18th edition of the Rendez-vous d’Howard,
which highlights the distinctive elements of our city, in
association with the 152nd anniversary of the Canadian
Confederation. We want to highlight the key role played by
a citizen of Sherbrooke in the period when Confederation
was born – Alexander Tilloch Galt, a father of the
Canadian Confederation, in addition to teaching about
his contribution, in association with the development and
construction of the railroad in the Sherbrooke region.
rendezvousdhoward.com
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Festival des traditions du monde de SherbrookeAugust 7 to 11, 2019Telephone: 819 821-7433
The FTMS allows you to discover the splendours of all the
continents thanks to it world village! There are 200 shows that
bring together music and modern, traditional and mixed dance!
Take part in workshops, taste flavours from around the world
with its 17 restaurants, visit 70 exhibitors, the Place de la
famille, and enjoy the unique feeling of its themed pavilions!
ftms.ca
Bouffe ton CentroAugust 3, 2019Telephone: 819 566-6695
Bouffe ton Centro is the democratisation of gourmet eating.
As part off Food Day Canada, food lovers from across Quebec
invade the streets of downtown Sherbrooke to dig in to one of
the many offerings prepared by local chefs. Over the period
of a day, the downtown is transformed into a true paradise on
earth for gourmet food lovers. More than 50 exhibitors will
allow the more than 15,000 visitors the change to taste what is
made best in the region.
lecentro.co/evenement/bouffe-ton-centro
Circuit des murales
Le circuit des murales - le premier du genre au Canada -
est une attraction unique qui transforme le centre-ville en
véritable musée de la rue. Le circuit pédestre vous fera
découvrir les quatorze murales de type trompe-l’œil : une
véritable galerie d’art à ciel ouvert!
murirs.qc.ca/galerie/circuit-des-murales
En groupe, laissez-vous emporter par le feu roulant de
ce tour-spectacle ! Un tour inoubliable qui vous révèle les
murales et les trésors du Sherbrooke actuel.
tracesetsouvenances.com
Christmas at the Marché de la GareDecember 2019Telephone: 819 821-1919
In the heart of downtown Sherbrooke, in the enchanting décor
of the former train station, Christmas at the Marché de la
Gare de Sherbrooke impresses visitors with its artisans and
program of activities. Weekends in December, don’t miss out
on Santa Clause, mascots, Christmas singers, the sleigh and
musical shows. Come experience the joy of the holiday feeling
and purchase local products and gifts that are out of the
ordinary. An unforgettable experience for the whole family!
Festival de contes - Les jours sont contés
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Sherbrooke met la table
October 2019Telephone: 819 821-1919
Many restaurants come together for the pleasure of your
palate! The event Sherbrooke Restaurants Week invites fine
food lovers to discover excellent restaurants in an affordable
way. Italian, French or market cuisine – there is something for
every taste!
sherbrookemetlatable.com
October 17 to 27, 2019Telephone: 819 566-6996
The Maison des arts et de la parole invites you to discover story
telling, an ancient form of expression, which over the past
20 years we have renewed to bring together in a modern way
sharing, coming together and rejoicing. Come listed to stories
and enjoy exceptional experiences. You should not miss this,
with storytellers from Quebec, Canada, France and Belgium.
maisondesartsdelaparole.com/lesjourssontcontes/
Sherbrooke and Area Golf Clubs
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Club de golf de Sherbrooke
Located in the heart of the city, in the North Ward, the Club de Golf de Sherbrooke is 5 minutes from most hotels. With its mature trees and valleys, its 18 hole course offers challenges for golfers at any level.
The golf club is also recognized for its beautiful reception halls. Spacious and well adapted, they can welcome up to 280 guests in banquet format.
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1000, rue Musset, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1J 3X4
Telephone: 819 569-6534 Contact:Mrs. France Gagnon
Club de golf Milby
The Milby Golf Club, only 15 minutes from downtown Sherbrooke, is a paradise for golfers. The club offers 18 holes. One of the strengths of the club is its difficulty coefficient, which is higher than average.
2200, chemin Bowers, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1M 0B9
Telephone: 819 346-0343Toll Free: 1 888 562-4260
Contact:Mr. Guy Faucher
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Club de golf Venise
Founded in 1977, the Club de Golf Venise is a golf complex with 36 holes, the first of its kind in the Eastern Townships region.
The air conditioned reception hall can host up to 500 people. There is also a smaller reception hall that can welcome up to 75 people. Available for free: audio system, Wi-Fi.
Also available: Showers, lockers, catering ($), snack bar, bar.
1519, Chemin de la Rivière, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3W5
Telephone: 819 864-9891Cell Phone: 819 571-3108
Contact:Mr. Yves Robillard
Golf et Académie Longchamp
The Longchamp Golf and Academy is located 10 minutes from most hotels. This site is recognised for its wooded sections and wide spaces. The club offers 18 holes and represents an excellent challenge for intermediate golfers with its many lakes and streams located at strategic locations.
The clubhouse offers all the services required to welcome your guests and the restaurant and bar can host up to 200 guests in banquet format.
3455, rue du Fer-Droit, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 0A8
Telephone: 819 563-9393 Contact:Mrs. Monique Bourgeois
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Old Lennoxville Golf Club
Founded in 1897, the Old Lennoxville Golf Club is the oldest nine-hole course in Canada (RCGA). The property is owned by Bishop’s Univer-sity and the course has not changed over the years, still proving to be a challenge for every category of golfers.
What’s more, the clubhouse offers its patrons a terrace view of the course, as well as a bar and catering service.
19, chemin du Golf, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1M 2E6
Telephone: 819 562-4922 Contact:Mr. Bert Collins
Josianne Côté Delegate – Conventions [email protected] Toll Free : 1 855 560-4280, ext. 301
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