Interpretation centres
The little Hyatt Schoolhouse (1822)
Route 147, corner of the McVety Road, Milby
Information: 819 837-1288, 819 346-6746
In use around 1822 as a one-room schoolhouse, the school is one of the only remaining traces of early settlement, and part of the development of Milby, a small hamlet originally cleared by Cornelius Hyatt, the brother of Gilbert Hyatt, who was the founder of Sherbrooke, originally called Hyatt's Mills. This small rural schoolhouse, called the Hyatt School, District no. 2, Ascot Township, was restored due to an ambitious project undertaken by the members of both Patrimoine-Ascot-Heritage and the Little Fork's Branch of the United Empire Loyalists' of Canada. Open for visits in the summer only.
Covered Bridges to discover
Covered bridges are part of the heritage passed down to us from the original settlers of the Eastern Townships, Anglophones, for the most part. Of the approximately 15 covered bridges to be found in the region, certain ones enhance the bucolic natural setting of the hills and valleys surrounding Sherbrooke.
- The Milby Covered Bridge, 1872, Town Truss type, 75' long, Milby, Route 147.
- The Eustis Covered Bridge, 1908, Multiple Kingpost Truss, 90' long, North Hatley, Route 108, Stafford (Eustis) Road.
- John Cook Covered Bridge, 1868, Town Truss Type, 133' long, Cookshire, closed to traffic
Maison de l'eau
Lucien-Blanchard Park
755, rue Cabana, Sherbrooke
819 821-5893
“Little swamp monsters” exhibit
Open daily, June 15 to September 7. Come see our display of live amphibians and reptiles. Free admission.
Lucien-Blanchard Park
Equipment rental: pedal boats, rowboats, bicycles, in-line skates
On a hot and sunny day, come enjoy the beach, ride a pedal boat along the river, go skating, etc. Open 7 days a week for equipment rental from June 15 to September 7 and Wednesday through Sunday in May, early June, September, and October. Various rental costs, depending on activity and duration.
Réal-D.-Carbonneau Marsh
Guided visit with Alex Plorer
Come discover the mysteries of the Réal-D. Carbonneau Marsh with our interpreter-guide Alex Plorer. With the help of field glasses and nets, he will show you the plant and animal life of the marsh, a very unique type of experience. Wednesdays through Sundays, June 25 to August 9 from noon to 4 p.m. Children 3 and under are admitted free. $5 for 4-17 year-olds, $6.75 for students and seniors, 7.50 per adult and $20 per family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) with $1 extra per child.
Nature Events
Spring
- Fishing season opens
April 24 - The bog at night
May 8 and 15 ,7 p.m. ($), the Réal D. Carbonneau Marsh. - Summer season opens on the Grandes-Fourches network
May 15 - The marsh awakens
May 16, starting at 7:30 a.m., the Réal D. Carbonneau Marsh.
Summer
- Summer season opens on the Grandes-Fourches network, May 30.
Fall
- Identifying trees in winter
November 15, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ($).
Winter
- Gnome Sunday
February 21th, 2010. - Magical Rendez-vous
February 19 and 26, 2009. - A hoot of an evening at the Bois Beckett
March 3rd and 6th, 2010, 7 p.m. and April 17, 2010, 7:30 p.m. ($).
The Frontenac Hydro-Electric Plant (1888)
395, rue Frontenac
819 821-5757 or off season: 819 821-5406
The Frontenac Power Plant, the oldest hydro-electric plant in operation in Québec, stands in the middle of the Magog River Gorge. Visit the interactive exhibit “Lumières sur la ville” (City lights), which traces the history of Sherbrooke's power development and its ownership. Open from the end of June to the end of August, Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: adults: $4; students and seniors: $3; children aged 7-12: $1.50; children aged 6 and under: free; family admission: $8.
Sherbrooke's Historical Interpretation Center
275, rue Dufferin
819 821-5406
Admission: adult: $6; student or senior: $5; children aged 7 to 12: $2; age 6 and under: free; family admission: $12.
Permanent exhibit
Starting June 16
Sherbrooke, a place to call home (bilingual exhibit)
A meeting with those who have built the city over the last 200 years. Summer schedule: Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other seasons: Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Temporary exhibits
From March 4 to October 11
They married – Marriage customs from Antiquity to modern times (in French only)
In the photographer's studio, happy couples (hopefully!) are posing to immortalize the biggest day of their lives, their wedding day. This important event presented through the evolution of customs and fashions.
November 4th, 2009 - January 31st, 2010
The Christmas nativity scene, a tradition with many faces (bilingual exhibit)
Some fifty nativity scenes from all over the world await your presence to recreate the history of the Nativity, all in a magical Christmas atmosphere. Do-it-yourself corner for the children and family activities. (Please contact us for schedule of activities).
Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke
225, rue Frontenac
819 564-3200
Looking for something that will amaze you? The Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke offers tourists an encounter with objects both new and rare. Its exhibits and activities provide a most memorable tourist experience. The museum offers three or four extraordinary exhibits in addition to workshops and interactive games – unique ways to explore nature and science. On your own, with the family, or as a group, the museum offers you an enchanting and enlightening visit. Summer schedule (June 24 to September 7): daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; regular season: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: adults: $7.50; students and seniors: $6.75; children: $5; family package: $20.
Permanent exhibits
The Cycle of the Seasons
Your amazing Brain
Temporary exhibits
Personality / Self-definition
April 1 to September 7
Little vampires
May 30 to September 7
Abyss: life on the deep-ocean floor
From Sept. 16, 2009 to Feb. 1, 2010
Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts (1877)
241, rue Dufferin
819 821-2115
Occupying a superb historic downtown building, the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke has three galleries: one devoted to its important permanent collection, and two others reserved for temporary exhibitions. It is open to visitors Tuesday to Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. During the summer, from June 24 to September 6, the museum opens daily at 10 a.m. Admission: adults: $7.50 ; seniors: $6; students: $5; family admission available. French guided tours: Tuesdays at 2 p.m. English guided tours or group visits: available upon reservation. The Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke is subsidized by the ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine and by the City of Sherbrooke.
Highlights from the 2009 Season
(subject to possible changes)
This year the exhibitions of the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke will focus on artists who have, for the major part, a connection with the Eastern Townships, and who, each in their own way, typify their era. In the spring, we feature one artist from Sherbrooke, Pierre Chénier and the 5th edition of the Spring Salon of the Townships' artists. In the summer, we offer the works of two Sutton area artists, painters John Ballantyne and Michèle Drouin. In the fall, painter and sculptor Mario Merola and an historic exhibition from Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Coiffures et parures au Québec, 1790-1860, complete the programmation.
Pierre Chénier, peintre Le Salon du printemps des artistes des Cantons-de-l'Est |
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Michèle Drouin, peintre |
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John Ballantyne, peintre |
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Mario Merola, peintre et sculpteur |
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Coiffures et parures |
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Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre (1862)
9, rue Speid
819 564-0409
This beautiful Neo-Georgian residence surrounded by lovely gardens houses a vibrant community museum. Uplands presents exhibits of artwork by regional artists as well as permanent exhibits by the Lennoxville-Ascot Historical and Museum Society. Also: art workshops, concerts and heritage walking tour. From June 25 to Labor Day: open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Other seasons: Wednesday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed during January.
English Tea
Throughout the summer season and weekends all year round, enjoy afternoon tea in the purest of British traditions. Served Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. all summer and Saturdays and Sundays the rest of the year from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tea menu: tea, scones, pastries, cucumber sandwiches, Devonshire style cream, jam, chocolate and more!
Temporary exhibits
Ena Greyeyes et Paula Curphy - March 29 to May 31
Bonheur d'été 2009 - Group exhibition - June 7 to end of July
Louisette Gauthier Mitchell - August to October
Bonheur d'hiver 2009, Group exhibition - November to December
