Published on Jun 6, 2019
Do you feel like heading out on the road for a couple of days during your vacation or for a weekend? Free as a bird with no fixed schedule? Road trips are a great way to discover a region at your own pace. Sherbrooke is the perfect spot, as the Heart of the Townships has something for everyone!
You don't need to drive thousands of kilometres to find fabulous experiences. The Sherbrooke region's landscapes and cultural richness will make your road trip unforgettable!
Sherbrooke and the Heart of the Townships have so much to offer! Here are six road trip suggestions to get you out on the road this summer.
For culture lovers, the Road Trip à la Française lets you discover the Halte des Pèlerins vineyard, a stroll to admire Sherbrooke's famous murals and a visit to Sherbrooke's Musée des beaux-arts. And to end everything on a high note, head out for a night at Place Nikitotek and enjoy one of the French language's greatest shows initially produced by Michel Berger and Luc Plamondon: Québec Issime Sings Starmania.
For history lovers, the Road Trip English-style will immerse you in the Eastern Township's Anglo-Saxon heritage. First, you will discover the region's magnificent landscapes aboard the Orford Express tourist train and the Grand Cru cruise boat. Then head to Lennoxville to take English tea or drink a beer in Quebec's first microbrewery.
For those who love being active, the Crazy Road Trip is for those who want to be active and discover amazing things. Go-karting, mountain biking, virtual reality, axe throwing, laser tag and an underground visit will raise your adrenaline levels! After the sun sets, head to the Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook for an illuminated evening stroll and discover the magic of Foresta Lumina.
For those in need of relaxation, the Zen Road Trip starts with a peaceful kayak outing on the Magog River followed by a walk along the raised pathways in the Réal-D.-Carbonneau Marsh. Then enjoy a relaxing Scandinavian experience at StrØm Spa, located on the shores of the Lac des Nations.
For those who like to stay up late, the Festive Road Trip offers a range of shows and festivals. Stay out late by visiting one of Sherbrooke's fantastic microbreweries.
For those who are always hungry, the Local Tastes Road Trip combines a picnic in the bucolic lavender fields of Bleu Lavande and then enjoy a fantastic champagne experience at Le Cep d'Argent vineyard. For your sweet tooth, head to the Miellerie Lune de Miel honey producer to discover the delicious secrets of bees, and then off to Domaine Ives Hill to discover blackcurrants and all their wonders!
Stay tuned. We will soon be releasing playlists for each road trip! Get ready to sing along in the Heart of the Townships!
