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Located in the Eastern Townships, in downtown Sherbrooke, the Nature and Science Museum's mission is inspire, awaken and render accessible to everyone the discovery of nature, sciences and the richness of its collections from our natural heritage. The ...
 
This fort was built in 1839 as a safety measure during a border conflict. It is the only one of its kind in Québec and has been designated an historic monument. You can admire exhibitions on the life of soldiers at the time, as well as archeological digs ...
 
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Maison de nos Aïeux
Where is the land of my ancestors located? How did the Island of Orleans change through the years? Learn about the history of the island and of the 300 founding families at the Maison de nos Aïeux. Genealogy tools, a scale model, exhibits, guided tours ...
 
Musée de Charlevoix
The main mission of the Musée de Charlevoix is to introduce the public to the history of Charlevoix and popular art, from yesterday to today. To achieve this, it deploys various means, including colorful and fascinating exhibitions, creating targeted ...
 
A Greeter is a citizen who voluntarily accompanies visitors passing through Sherbrooke as if they were friends. They are Sherbrooke residents who wish to share their love of the city through a walk of about 2 hours. Each walk is unique, authentic, free ...
 
Located on a short street called De Chavigny—a former section of the Chemin du Roy—the mill is a classified heritage site and is home to a permanent exhibition presenting local history and traditional trades and crafts. The permanent exhibition is entitled ...
 
Generating mechanical then hydroelectrical energy, the Magog River gorge is the cradle of Sherbrooke’s industrial development. It’s located in the heart of downtown and its network of museums and linked to the Lac-des-Nations Boardwalk. Footbridges overhang ...
 
Enjoy a unique cultural cycling experience in Quebec by admiring nearly 60 monumental works of art installed along the cycling paths! Relaxation areas are set up all along the route so that you can take a break and contemplate the works and the nature ...
 
Immerse yourself in the life of a worker who moved to Granby in 1939. Discover the daily life of Granby's citizens through his eyes, as you explore many of the vestiges still visible today. This one-hour tour will take you to 13 places of interest along ...
 
Wachiya! Awarded the United Nations “We the Peoples” Award, the community of Oujé- Bougoumou is host to the Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute. This unique center is more than a museum, it is a center where Cree culture is experienced and taught ...
 
Boutique Morency
The store is located in the heart of the village in an ancestral house that has preserved its original cachet. Hélène Morency, painter, and Pier Soleine Morency Raby, stained glass artist, exhibit their creations exclusively and are always displaying ...
 
Domaine des Côtes d’Ardoise
Domaine des Côtes d'Ardoise is the first and oldest vineyard still in operation in Quebec. It made its debut in 1980. Today 50,000 bottles of wine and cider are produced annually and by 2022, all products will be certified organic. The agrotourism offer ...