Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships

Picturesque region, the Eastern Townships region is located along the United States border. The Townships region is less than one hour from Montreal and close to the greater Quebec City region. The hilly region offers fabulous landscapes. The region, proud of its beautiful villages and opulent Victorian homes, abounds with theaters, art galleries and antique shops.

Numerous tours are available in the Townships, for instance the wine route, the mountain tour as well as different agrotouristic tours. Many good tables and charming guesthouses propose gastronomic experiences. With a mountainous landscape, large lakes and green golf court, the Eastern Townships offer unique decors for successful holidays!

City of Sherbrooke

For a holiday or simply for a congress, Sherbrooke offers many advantages that can charm and invite the visitor to linger a while longer. The capital of the Eastern Townships can be proud to offer at the same time a rich and diversified urban vibe and an enchanting natural setting fashionned by rivers and valleys. All these assets make Sherbrooke an attractive place for people coming from all over the world, year after year.

Visit Sherbrooke for its outdoor activities that are well integrated into the city. Discover the city through museums, outdoor murals, patrimonial homes and different theaters. Avant-garde in the integration of natural environments in the urban landscape, Sherbrooke has developped, throughout the years, a network of parks and shore valorisation projects.

Sherbrooke has developped, throughout the years, a network of parks and shore valorisation projects. Sherbrooke is regarded as one of the leading cities in the province regarding the environment. The beauty of the landscapes is stunning because you can find a concentration of deciduous tree species that offers a magnificient panorama during the Summer as well as in the Fall.

A piece of history

In the past, Abenakis called Sherbrooke Ktineketolekwac, which means « The Big-Forks », a representative name, since Sherbrooke is located at the junction of two important rivers and between Montréal and Québec City. Well before authorities opened the region to settlements, the site was oocupied by Gilbert Hyatt and his associates. A flourmill and a sawmill were constructed on the Magog River banks. The hydroelectrical potential set in place at that time favoured the city’s expansion. In 1850, rapid development takes place in Sherbrooke, at the time when the train finally reaches the city.

Today, Sherbrooke is a multicultural city known for its warm hospitality and opening where life is pleasant.