Sherbrooke, a breath of fresh air
Walk or cycle alongside the St. Francis and Magog Rivers and discover the many sights. You can visit the Réal-D.-Carbonneau marsh area. Or from downtown, you can walk the trails along the Magog River Gorge, bringing you to the Frontenac hydro-electric dam. Your eyes will feast upon the beautiful scenery along the way. Then continue on and enjoy the wonders of the Lac des Nations and the Lucien-Blanchard Park with its Maison de l'Eau. Enjoy travelling the blue waters to Lake Magog. These are just some of the benefits of exploring the Grandes-Fourches network, which consists of 127 km of multi-purpose trails.
Maison de l'eau
“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. ($).
Winter
- Gnome Sunday, February 21th, 2010.
- Magical Rendez-vous, February 19 and 26, 2009.
- A hoot of an evening at the Bois Beckett, March 3rd and 6th, 2010, 7 p.m. and April 17, 2010, 7:30 p.m. ($).
Information for all these activities:
CHARMES 819 821-5893
