Sherbrooke

Travel Guide

Sherbrooke showing a bridge
Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke

Glorious parks, rivers and beaches and boundless outdoor adventures welcome visitors to this lively city in the heart of Quebec’s Eastern Townships.

Year-round outdoor recreation, spectacular scenery, nature centres and a lively arts scene make Sherbrooke an enjoyable, family-friendly destination. Sherbrooke is the biggest city of Quebec’s Eastern Townships.

Visit Sherbrooke’s historical centre, Vieux Sherbrooke. Spot important landmarks such as the 19th-century Saint Michel Basilica Cathedral. Discover impressive street art on the Mural Tour, an open-air gallery of 14 murals. Have fun with the interactive science and nature exhibits of the Musée de la Nature et des Sciences. Visit the Frontenac Power Plant, one of Quebec’s oldest operational hydroelectricity plants.

Enjoy free summer concerts at Place de la Cité. Browse the market stalls of Marché de la Gare for fresh produce and artisanal food. Cross the Magog River and admire the fine arts exhibitions at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Sherbrooke. Afterward, learn about Sherbrooke’s ethnological history at the Société d’histoire de Sherbrooke.

Sherbrooke is a popular spot for nature and outdoor activities. Follow the waterfront promenade that circles Lac des Nations. Relax amid the picturesque confines of Parc Jacques-Cartier, the host of annual events such as La Fête du Lac des Nations music festival. Find a beach, watersports, walking trails and La Maison de l’Eau nature centre at Parc Lucien-Blanchard. Spot British-style architecture in the leafy Parc du Domaine-Howard.

For more outdoor fun, explore the Grandes-Fourches, a 78-mile (125-kilometre) network of cycling trails crisscrossing Sherbrooke’s various districts. Play a round of golf at one of four well-kept courses or fish for bass, perch and trout on the city’s rivers. Mount Bellevue is a delight for walking and mountain biking in summer or cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing in winter.

Sherbrooke is less than a 2-hour drive east of Montreal and well-connected by intercity buses. Rent a car and explore the Townships Trail. Visit the towns and villages of the Eastern Townships to discover its Anglo-American history, spectacular natural beauty, wine-making culture and gourmet dining.

Where to stay in Sherbrooke

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Rock Forest

Visitors to Rock Forest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Cinéma Galaxy Sherbrooke is worth a stop.

Rock Forest
Le Havre Gris, a spacious private room for relaxing or working

Le Havre Gris, a spacious private room for relaxing or working

Sherbrooke
Stay at this vacation home in Sherbrooke. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Domaine-Howard Park and Lake of Nations ...
Le Havre Gris, a spacious private room for relaxing or working
Magnifique Chalet sur le Bord de L'eau à 20 Minutes du Mont Orford et Magog

Magnifique Chalet sur le Bord de L'eau à 20 Minutes du Mont Orford et Magog

Sherbrooke
Book a stay at this family-friendly chalet in Sherbrooke. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Le Cep D'Argent Vineyard ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Tres beau chalet
"Nous avons profite amplement du confort zen tant a l'interieur qu'a l'exterieur. La vue du leve & couche du soleil au-dessus des arbres de la petite ile d'en face du magnifique chalet en vallait l'experience du lac Magog. Merci infiniment Amelie & Patrick de nous tous."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Magnifique Chalet sur le Bord de L'eau à 20 Minutes du Mont Orford et Magog
Downtown Sherby: Central, Parking, King Bed, Sleeps 3

Downtown Sherby: Central, Parking, King Bed, Sleeps 3

Sherbrooke
Stay at this apartment in Sherbrooke. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Marché de la Gare and Saint-Michel ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Great Location and Modern Amenity with Personal touch
"Location is very central within walking distance to everything downtown. Apartment was well refurbished and clean. Host reached and had setup table with a personal touch. Host was very receptive to feedback on opportunities to further increase experience of future customers. Would recommend"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Downtown Sherby: Central, Parking, King Bed, Sleeps 3
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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