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Before you go
Your trip to Sherbrooke.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Sherbrooke – Quebec Destination Cantons-de-l'Est about 240 km from Quebec
How to get there
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Aéroport international Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) Dorval · 165 km
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Terminus d'autobus de Sherbrooke 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 150 km from Montreal via Autoroute 10 and about 30 km from Magog. Intercity buses connect Montreal to Sherbrooke.
How many days
One day for the downtown and the lake; two days to include Coaticook and an overnight at Mont-Mégantic.
When to go
From June to October for the lake, the murals and the excursions. The Mont-Mégantic observatory offers public observation nights during the summer season.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not in the downtown. For Coaticook and Mont-Mégantic, yes.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Sherbrooke
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Morning
Downtown murals
Follow the mural route through downtown Sherbrooke on foot, using the local tourism map.
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Afternoon
Lac des Nations
Walk along the Lac des Nations promenade and the shore of the Magog River.
2 days in Sherbrooke
Day 1
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All day
Sherbrooke
Combine the murals in the morning with Lac des Nations in the afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Coaticook Gorge
Go to the Coaticook Gorge and cross the suspended footbridge over the river.
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Evening
Mont-Mégantic
Head to Mont-Mégantic for a night of observation at the ASTROLab, with clear skies.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Why does Sherbrooke have so many murals?
Since the 2000s, artists have painted entire downtown façades with scenes of the city’s history and life, creating a walking route.
How far is Sherbrooke from Magog?
About 30 km, roughly a 30-minute drive.
Is Sherbrooke a good base for Mont-Mégantic?
Yes, about a 1-hour drive. For night observations, it’s worth staying near the park.
Is Sherbrooke a francophone city?
The majority speak French, with an old anglophone community and two universities.