Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
What a wonderful time of the year to discover the region’s talented artists and artisans and buy unique gifts for loved ones. Remember to treat yourself, too: It’s the ideal occasion to stock up on favourite local products.
Féerie de Noël Eastman, Savonnerie des Diligences, Eastman
For the Christmas holidays, the Savonnerie shares its space with other craftspeople of the region to offer visitors a very different shopping experience: inspiring and magical in a truly bucolic setting. Visitors will be able to find a complete choice of unique gifts: handmade, affordable, original, and environmentally responsible. savonneriediligences.ca/en/
Bonheurs d’hiver, Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre, Sherbrooke
Exhibition and sale of art and the works of Eastern Townships craftspeople and artists. Wednesdays to Sundays. uplands.ca/
Christmas exhibition - Georgeville, Studio Georgeville, Georgeville
Exhibition of paintings, jewelry, furniture, engravings, stained glass, books, DVDs, and other delights. studiogeorgeville.com/
Salon Rue des Artisans, Centre Julien Ducharme, 1671, chemin Duplessis, Sherbrooke
Many craftspeople will gather to offer their gift ideas for your loved ones. Friday 2 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $5.
Expo-vente, Centre communautaire Richard Gingras, 4503, chemin St-Roch Nord, Sherbrooke J1R 0K7
819 566-7110 - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Flocons, fous rires et père Noël (Snowflakes, Laughter, and Santa Claus), Société d’Histoire de Sherbrooke (Historical Society), Sherbrooke
This exhibition will immerse you in a festive atmosphere linking Christmas traditions and winter activities. Various artifacts, old photos, advertising from a bygone era, and “snow” people waiting to be made! Holiday schedule: Museum open December 27 to 30, 2016, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Closed December 24, 25, and 31 as well as January 1. Regular schedule resumes January 3, 2017. For admission prices: histoiresherbrooke.org
Salon des artisans, Granby, Pavillon Roger-Bédard, Granby
Friday 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Salon des artisans presents a wide variety of products, such as photographic reproductions, decorative objects, jewelry, stained glass, painted glass, and items made of copper, stone, metal, fabric, and wood. Something for everyone! vccgranby.org/salon-des-artisans
Salon des métiers d’arts, Saint-Armand - Saint-Armand Community Centre, 444, chemin Bradley, Saint-Armand
The Saint-Armand Salon des métiers d’art is back for a ninth year, once again with a dozen new exhibitors to satisfy discerning visitors. Artists and craftspeople will be pleased to present their new and original, high-quality creations, such as mosaics, sculptures, woodworking, textiles, literature, decorative painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and homemade maple products.
Lac-Brome in Lights: The village of Knowlton lights up for the holidays with activities, concerts, exhibitions, a Santa Claus parade, gingerbread contest, and fireworks (December 29, or December 30 in case of bad weather) to crown the event. In the heart of Lac-Brome (Knowlton) – 450 242-2020 tourismelacbrome.com
Salon des métiers d’art de l’Estrie - Centre de foires de Sherbrooke, 1600, boul. du Plateau St-Joseph, Sherbrooke. Information: 819 823-0221 – Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $5: free for those under 16. Free parking.
Saint-Camille’s Salon de créations du P’tit Bonheur, 162, rue Miquelon, Saint-Camille J0A 1G0 - 819 340-1993
Crafts tables, musical draws, face-painting for kids, food services onsite. Free admission and hot chocolate.
Coaticook’s Salon de l'artisan, 116, rue Wellington, Coaticook, J1A 2H7 - 819 849-6371
A Christmas market at Coaticook’s Pavillon des arts et de la culture. Many craftspeople from all corners of the province join us for this great event, which displays the talents of individuals from various disciplines. From pottery to weaving, sewing, knitting, sculpted wood, stained glass, and more. An exhibition and sale of craft products in a festive atmosphere: the ideal opportunity to find original gifts to give throughout the year.
Roche, papier, ciseaux (Rock, Paper, Scissors), Contemporary artwork in Bromont - Centre culturel St-John Culturel, 593, rue Shefford in Bromont - 450 534-2006 • 1 877 276-6668. For its sixth edition, the Rock, Paper, Scissors (“Roche, papier, ciseaux”) show will feature artists and craftspeople who have become renowned for their distinctive and novel ideas.
Christmas villages and mangers at the Sanctuaire de Beauvoir, Sanctuaire Sacré-Cœur de Beauvoir, 675, Côte de Beauvoir Information: 819 569-2535. Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 1 to 4 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Extended hours during Christmas festivities). Voluntary contribution.
Exhibition “Sous le sapin…,” a collection of antique toys at the Beaulne Museum, 96, rue de l'Union, Coaticook J1A 1Y9 – 819 849-6560 ext. 2. The entire Château Norton will be decorated for Christmas—a magical sight during the holidays! museebeaulne.qc.ca
Soirée avant-veille du Nouvel An (pre-New Year’s Eve evening), La Poudrière de Windsor
Parc historique de la Poudrière de Windsor, 342, rue St-Georges, Windsor J1S 2Z5 - 819 845-5284
Come and learn and enjoy Quebec folk dancing with a caller and musicians like in the good old days! Traditional music awaits you!
