Sherbrooke

— primary source) Sherbrooke North America > Canada > Quebec > Southwestern Quebec > Eastern Townships > Sherbrooke Sherbrooke is a city of 160,000 people (2016) in the Eastern Townships of southern Quebec , Canada .

From Trois-Rivières and points north : Take Autoroute 55 south to Autoroute 20. Continue on Autoroute 20 west until Exit 173. Take Autoroute 55 south until you get to Sherbrooke. From Québec City and points east : Take Autoroute 20 until Exit 173. Then, turn onto Autoroute 55 south. Continue until you get to Sherbrooke. From New England and points south : Take I-91 north until you hit the Canadian border. (Make sure you have your passport!) After the border, I-91 becomes Autoroute 55. Take Autoroute 55 north until you get to Sherbrooke. From Montreal and points west : Drive onto Autoroute 10 east. Continue until you enter Sherbrooke (if you're past the east end of Autoroute 10, you've gone too far).

By public transit Société de transport de Sherbrooke (STS) , ☏ +1 819-566-1848 , [email protected] . Is the local transportation by bus, offers either a one trip 'jeton' that you have to buy beforehand at an authorized dealer for $3.25 giving you one trip with all transfers necessary or, more economically if you travel a lot, a day pass at $9.25 that either gives the right for one or two adults with children (age 12 or less) for a maximum of 6 passenger on one pass or one adult alone. Service for the bus ends at midnight. ( updated Sep 2022 ) By taxi About $30 for one end to the other of the city. From downtown to the farthest hotel would cost you $15. Taxis de Sherbrooke , ☏ +1 819-562-4717 . ( updated Aug 2022 ) Also, if you have a cell phone anywhere in Quebec, try *TAXI: it will patch you in the taxi service of your region--the cost is 99¢. By ride hailing Uber . ( updated Aug 2022 )

🌍 Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts (Musee des Beaux Arts) , 241 Dufferin , ☏ +1 819-821-2115 , fax : +1 819 821-4003 , [email protected] . Tu-Su 13:00-17:00 (summer 11:00-17:00); W 13:00-21:00 . This art gallery is in the historic 19th-century Eastern Townships Bank building downtown. It displays both works of universal value and local flavor, focusing on the works of artists of the Eastern Townships, but also exhibiting other works. A dozen or so exhibitions are circulated through the lower two floors each year, while the third floor houses the museum’s permanent collection, featuring works by Frederick Simpson Coburn (1871-1960), from Melbourne in the Eastern Townships. $6, seniors/students $5. Adult $10, senior $8, student $7, under 6 years of age free, family $20 (2 adults and children) . ( updated Aug 2019 ) Musée de la nature et des sciences ( MNS² ), 225 Rue Frontenac . Daily 09:00-16:00 . Adult $13, student or senior $11, child 4-17 $9, child 0-3 free . ( updated Mar 2021 )

Every summer there is the Fête du Lac festival at Parc Jacques-Cartier which features an international fireworks competition and many local artists. Outdoors Sherbrooke has many options for someone who enjoys nature. Bois Beckett . This forest is considered as being one of only two 'Ancient forests' in an urban area in the whole province. The forest's 8 trails have a total length of 6.1 km. Marais Réal-D. Carbonneau . This wetland is home to many plants and animals, and makes for a delightful walk in spring, summer or fall. Parc Lucien-Blanchard . Near the University of Sherbrooke, this park has trails for walking and cycling along the Magog river. During the summer there is a beach for free-water swimming and canoes and kayaks may be rented. There is also La Maison de l'Eau, an interpretation center featuring an exposition of various amphibians and fish. Parc Jacques-Cartier . This is a huge park where people come for different activities. The park is next to the Lac des Nations, and a walkway allows for pedestrians and cyclists to circle the lake. This is a very popular place during the summer.

Pizzeria Stratos , 260, 12th Avenue North , ☏ +1 819-823-3333 . Su 08:00-22:00, M-W 11:0-22:00, The 11:00-01:00, F 11:00-02:00, Sa 08:00-02:00 . Fast food. Order poutine with frite bien cuit, sauce barbeque, sauce à part for maximum enjoyment. Pizzas are passable, and be sure to try their extra hot sauce suicide . However, the spare-ribs have an excellent sauce, heavy on molasses falvour. Pastas, grilled chicken, submarine sandwiches. ( updated Jan 2019 ) Restaurant Louis . From 06:30 . Three locations on rue King (1875 rue King Ouest, 260 rue King Ouest, 386 rue King Est) serving classic greasy-spoon diner fare such as burgers, hot dogs, and poutine. The locations are very clean and the atmosphere is good. Daily specials $4-11 . ( updated Jan 2019 ) Choux de Bruxelles , 1461 Galt Street Ouest , ☏ +1 819-564-1848 . Tu W Su 17:00-21:00, Th-Sa 17:00-22:00 . Belgian and French cuisine. This restaurant is not a real Quebecois affair but somewhere you can have Moule et frite (mussels and French fries) at less than $20 and you bring your own wine. It is recognized by Sherbrooke people to be the best value for your money and great food. You must make reservation in advance if you want to eat here during the weekend and during the month of November and December as many Christmas parties are celebrated there. Moules et frites $14-20, other mains $17-30 . ( updated Jan 2019 ) Antidote FoodLab , 35 Belvedere Nord, Suite 10 , ☏ +1 819-791-9117 . M-Sa 17:00-22:00 . Gastronomic resto in a converted historical building. Limited menu. Call ahead if you have food requirements. Mains $22-34 . ( updated Jan 2019 )

Micro-breweries Siboire , 40, Boul. Jacques-Cartier South , ☏ +1 819-791-8440 . Su-W 11:30-23:00, Th-Sa 11:30-00:00 . A high-quality microbrewery and restaurant experience on the edge of Lac-des-Nations. Lunch and dinner menus. Boquébière , 50 rue Wellingt [... truncated ...]

Accommodation in and around Sherbrooke ranges from bed-and-breakfasts and motels to seasonal cabins and inns. Options may be limited in smaller communities — advance booking is recommended, especially during peak summer season and holiday weekends. For a wider selection of hotels, the nearest larger town or city provides additional choices.

Carrefour de l'Estrie . 3050 boul. de Portland. Shopping center with many stores. Marché de la Gare . Market where various local products may be purchased. In the summer there are local farmers selling their produce outside. There is also a Savoroso , for refreshing gelatos on a hot day.

From Sherbrooke, visitors can explore other communities and natural attractions in Quebec by road. The region offers scenic drives, provincial and national parks, and charming small towns worth a detour. Check highway conditions and fuel availability before setting out on longer routes, particularly in remote areas.