Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Published on Jun 5, 2023
The Sherbrooke area is all abuzz with festivals and overflowing with activities for families, couples and friends. This summer, we’re inviting you to come and enjoy one, or several getaways! Here are five that combine festivals and worthwhile activities.
From June 8 to June 11
Four days to celebrate the finest cuisine and all the culinary skills of the region’s chefs—that’s what Sherbrooke t’en bouche un coin (STEBUC for those in the know) is all about. You’ll have a great time at the Marché de la gare sampling tasty treats concocted by our local restaurateurs and producers.
To help you digest all this, you might want to go for a walk around Lac des Nations. Or, perhaps, you’ll opt for a kayak outing with Sherb-Histoire en kayak, where you’ll paddle on the Magog River and Lac des Nations accompanied by a guide who’ll tell you all about the city’s history. You can also complete your stay in the region with a tour of our microbreweries. At Le Siboire, the Refuge des Brasseurs, Le Boquébière, The Mare au Diable, L’Ancienne Forge and the Lion d’Or Pub, you’ll find plenty of places to toast the moment!
From July 4 to July 8
This year’s Sherblues & Folk urban music festival features over 50 indoor and outdoor shows presented at several venues in downtown Sherbrooke. You’ll be able to discover the Granada Theater, an amazing heritage site dating back to 1929. Several shows will also be held at Restaurant Auguste and the microbrewery Le Boquébière.
What else can you add to your getaway? Perhaps a visit to the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke, the Musée d’histoire de Sherbrooke or the Musée de la nature et des sciences. You could enjoy an English teatime experience at Uplands, head to the Maison des arts et de la culture de Brompton or discover the unique works of art at the Centrale Métiers d’art de l’Estrie...
From July 18 to July 23
If you love when things get moving, head to the Parc Jacques-Cartier for the Fête du Lac des Nations in July. With a very diverse musical program, amusement park rides and fireworks, there’s sure to be plenty of entertainment and action in the air! On stage, you’ll be treated to performances by Sean Kingston, Sarahmée, Bleu Jeans Bleu, Jonathan Roy, DJ Huggies, Shaggy and many more.
To continue your stay in Sherbrooke following the same vibe, we suggest a mountain bike outing at Mont-Bellevue Park. This small mountain in the heart of the city is sure to give even the most seasoned cyclists a good dose of adrenalin! (Psst! There are plenty of trails for beginners too.) Prefer smoother surfaces? Head out for a bike ride on one of the popular Axe de la Massawippi or Axe de la Saint-François bicycle paths.
August 5
After a few years’ hiatus, Bouffe ton Centro is back in style to continue its mission of bringing gastronomy to the masses. Between two delicious bites, you’ll enjoy strolling along downtown Wellington Street and browsing around in the boutiques.
During your stay, you can also visit the Sherbrooke Murals. There are 18 of them, forming a genuine open-air art gallery. Need to relax? Stop for a while at Sherbrooke’s Strǿm Nordic Spa to reap all the benefits of the thermal experience. You can end your stay with a stroll through the Parc du Bois-Becket or the Marais Réal-D.-Carbonneau, two destinations to savour nature at only a short distance from the city.
From August 9 to August 13
Head out to Quintal Park for five days of international festivities with the Festival des Traditions du Monde! The performances, workshops and theme pavilions here will immerse you in a wide variety of cultures... A whole world of discoveries awaits!
What else can you do to enhance your stay? Continue your culinary discoveries at Restaurant Kalypso, Masala café, Kobo-Bistro Japonais, Au Coin du Vietnam... Discover La Halte des Pèlerins, Québec’s only urban vineyard, just five minutes from downtown Sherbrooke. Or take a stroll with a Greeter, a passionate volunteer citizen who’ll share with you their own version of the city of Sherbrooke and help you discover its secrets.
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