This center offers an engaging introduction to the town's history and includes exhibitions on the odd Loyalist-Francophone identity of the Eastern Townships region.
La Société d'Histoire de Sherbrooke
Eastern Townships
Nearby Eastern Townships attractions
1. Musée des Beaux-Arts
0.01 MILES
This museum has a good permanent collection featuring works by regional artists; it also stages temporary exhibitions.
2. Cathédrale St-Michel
0.22 MILES
Quietly overlooking the action from its hilltop perch is the Cathédrale St-Michel, a monumental granite, Gothic-style edifice.
3. Lac des Nations
0.92 MILES
South of all the sights, Rivière Magog flows into the pretty Lac des Nations, which is surrounded by a scenic paved trail perfect for walking, in-line…
4. Bishop's University
3.53 MILES
If you're interested in scholarly pursuits, head 5km south from Sherbrooke (or catch bus 2 or 11) to Lennoxville to see the Anglican Bishop's University,…
5. Orford Musique
15.1 MILES
Each summer this renowned music academy, dating back to 1951, hosts the Festival Orford Musique, a celebration of music and art that features more than 60…
6. Parc National du Mont Orford
15.27 MILES
Just outside the town of Magog, Mont Orford (853m) dominates the lush Parc National du Mont Orford. In winter the park is a cross-country and downhill…
7. Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook
18.6 MILES
Straddling a lovely forested gorge outside the town of Coaticook, this scenic park is famous for having the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge…
8. Musée J Armand Bombardier
21.09 MILES
This eccentric little museum is named after Joseph Armand Bombardier, the inventor of the Ski-Doo (snowmobile). Also known ambitiously as the Museum of…