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9 Historical Experiences Worth Exploring

From captivating stories to historic sites, the Eastern Townships offer countless activities for history buffs. From one area to the next, every corner of the territory reveals a unique insight into the past, to be discovered through experiences that are as enriching as they are inspiring!

  • Trace Back Granby’s History
    Explore Granby from a new perspective with an immersive walking tour that brings its past to life. Through the eyes of a worker arriving in 1939 and a podcast dedicated to the city’s origins, discover the landmarks and stories that helped shape Granby.
  • Explore the Prohibition Trail
    Here you’ll find an immersive itinerary covering 130 km revealing an era marked by smuggling and cross-border intrigues. Recounted through a series of interpretive panels and immersive audio capsules, you’ll be guided by the voice of a fictional smuggler as you discover an exciting, little-known chapter in the history of North America.
  • Discover the ASTROLab
    At the foot of Mont Mégantic, the ASTROLab hosts evenings where the astronomy stories converge with star gazing. Depending on the weather conditions, each experience offers a unique opportunity to better understand our human connection to science and the universe.
  • Enjoy a Walking Tour of Sherbrooke
    In Sherbrooke, a few passionate citizens each offer their unique take on the city as they guide visitors across the neighbourhoods on an inspiring walking tour, sharing stories and personal memories. Between the architectural heritage and little-known anecdotes, these visits invite you to discover the city from a new perspective.
  • Strolling Through the Colby-Curtis Museum
    Behind the walls of this elegant 19th-century Georgian villa, you’ll discover Stanstead’s great historical past. Through numerous artefacts, archives and stories, the Colby-Curtis Museum highlights traces left by the communities that shaped the territory over time.
  • Follow the Circuit des Sheds Panoramiques
    As you explore the road network across the Haut-Saint-François region, you’ll access a series of viewpoints and fascinating stories taking you well beyond the landscapes. Each stop unveils a fragment of history, where the setting, the towns and human occupation testify to the territory’s evolution.
  • Immerse Yourself in Art and Heritage in Melbourne and in Richmond
    From one old church to the next, this getaway offers a cultural and historical route between Melbourne and Richmond. The first stop, Galerie Perkins, showcases about thirty North American artists in a historical venue. Then, the Musée de l’Ardoise (Slate Museum) tells the story of an industry that marked this entire region.
  • Visit the Forge d’Ilmarinen
    At the Forge d’Ilmarinen, clockmaking and artistic ironwork come together highlight ancestral know-how through unique creations. Visitors can attend blacksmithing and clockmaking demonstrations and try their hand at these crafts during a workshop or as part of a guided tour..
  • Listen to Historical Podcasts About Danville
    Explore the town of Danville by downloading these historical podcasts to learn each street’s unique story. Throughout the route the distinctive architecture, including Loggia-style homes, reflects the Anglo-American influences which shaped the village’s identity over time.

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