Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Published on Jun 3, 2019
Catch some fish, treat yourself to appetizers created by our multi-talented chefs, participate in an obstacle race, visit a museum or take a trip in a train or on a sightseeing boat…. Variety is the name of the game this weekend!
During the Fishing Festival, an annual, province-wide event (this year it runs from June 7 - 9), visitors can fish for free, without having to purchase a licence. Several municipalities will be seeding their lakes and streams with thousands of fish and there will be special activities across the region at locations such as Parc Découverte Nature (free entrance on June 8) and Yamaska National Park where you can fish for free at the Choinière Reservoir. Take a look at other locations around the Eastern Townships that are organizing special events during the Fête de la pêche.
Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9 │ Several locations in municipalities around the region
This weekend, there’s a food fest at the Jacques Cartier Park in Sherbooke! 20 of the region’s best chefs will be on hand to offer some of their yummy specialties in the form of finger food. Also on the agenda are cooking classes, wine seminars and cocktail bars.
Friday, June 7 (5pm-9pm), Saturday, June 8 (12 noon-10pm), Sunday, June 9 (11am-4pm) │ Parc Jacques-Cartier in Sherbrooke
Join the Valhalla Race, an 8-km activity that combines an escape game with an obstacle course. Participants, divided into teams of four to six people, are challenged with overcoming (and solving) 25 physical and mental tests. Building a cohesive team spirit, is the key to enjoying this unique, fun adventure!
Saturday, June 8 (8am-5pm)│ Mont Sutton │ Register online
Communauté Fab Lab, is the name of a new temporary exhibition at this museum in Valcourt. And what exactly is the Fab Lab Community? In a nutshell, it is a group of people who get together to make unusual things. During this exhibition you’ll learn more about this global movement and the projects dreamed up by Fab Labs across the world. Some examples include a simple, 3D printer manufactured from recycled computer parts, a bicycle made of wood and an easy-to-reproduce PVC plastic prosthetic foot….. a fascinating exhibition that will appeal to budding inventors and the general public alike!
From June 5 onwards│ Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier, Valcourt
A unique way to explore the Townships is to sail aboard the Grand Cru (a cruiser) or to ride the rails on the Orford Express. Whether you choose the boat or the train, you’ll be rewarded with picturesque views, great food and a warm, welcoming ambience!
