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Tourist Activity Guide for Groups
Table of contents 05 Not to miss 09 Circuits and Guided Tours 19 Museums and Art Galleries 25 Relaxation 29 Agro-Tourism 33 Religious Heritage 37 Around Sherbrooke 57 Team Building 63 Shows and Events 69 Sherbrooke and Area Golf Clubs
Not to miss
Not to miss 5
Not to miss
Orford Express
Train
Live a sensorial experience abord the Orford
Express. Savour an exquisite meal while
travelling through the Eastern Township’s
best landscapes between Sherbrooke,
Magog, Eastman and Bromont. Operating
from May to December, the train can
welcome up to 212 passengers per outing in
its three different cars divided into 5 private
dining rooms. One has a glass dome offering
an exceptional panoramic view. Throughout
December, the Orford Express becomes
a Christmas train, offering you one of the
most original experiences possible. While
travelling through the winter landscapes, the
train becomes even more comfortable and
warm.
Train touristique Orford Express / Quai MacPherson (Pointe Merry), 1032, rue Principale Ouest, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3L2 et
Marché de la Gare de Sherbrooke, 710, Place de la Gare, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 0E9
Telephone : 819 575-8081 Contact : orfordexpress.com
Toll Free: 1 866 575-8081, 2322 Mrs. Francine Castonguay francine@palplus.ca
3.5 hours (several outings available, train can be chartered)
Length:
212 people
Hosting capacity:
Available on request
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
From Mai to October, Christmast trains in December
Period of activity:
From Tuesdays to Sunday
Schedule:
Partial
Reduced mobility access:
Many parking spots available for our clients
Other information:
Reservations required
You should show up 30 minutes in advance before your departure time for the train
6 Not to miss
Circuits and Guided
Tours
Circuits and Guided Tours 7
Circuits and Guided Tours
Siboire - Guided tour
The Siboire Microbrewery will welcome you
in the summer of 2019 to let you discover
the world of beer through a guided tour with
tastings.
More details available soon.
Siboire Dépôt / 80, rue du Dépôt, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 5G1
Telephone : 819 565-3636 Contact : siboire.ca
Mr. Pierre-Olivier Boily depot@siboire.ca
Information available soon. Guided tours will be available starting in summer 2019.
8 Circuits and Guided Tours
Circuits and Guided Tours
Sur les traces du
passé
Embark on a quest to discover the craddle
of Sherbrooke’s development and witness
the mutations the city went through by
comparing what you see today with the
photos in the archives. From the Frontenac
Power Station to the Cliff promontory, the
Place des Moulins and the old Winter prison,
the Magog River Gorge hides many secrets
waiting to be discovered…
Musée d’histoire de Sherbrooke / 275, rue Dufferin, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 4M5
Telephone: 819 821-5406 Contact : histoiresherbrooke.org
Mrs. Marie-Ève Gingras marie-eve.gingras@histoiresherbrooke.org
2 hrs
Length:
10 people and more
Hosting capacity:
$5 per person, taxes included
Group rates:
$3.50 per person for students, taxes included
(Prices subject to change for summer 2019)
Bilingual
Languages:
End of April to mid-October
Period of activity:
Activity offered on request for groups only
Schedule:
Yes
Reduced mobility access:
Circuits and Guided Tours 9
Circuits and Guided Tours
«Par le chemin des
fresques» Tour
From the gardener to the country quartet
Carmen, Bernie, Nancy and Danny, from the
music lover to the workman’s daughter, the
nun to Romeo and Juliette, 15 characters will
bring you back to the heart of the 1950s while
revealing modern Sherbrooke’s secrets.
You can complete the Grand Murals Tour with
them. Visit the Domaine Howard, the Lac-
des-Nations Boardwalk and the treasures of
downtown!
Fall in love with the energy of the Par le
Chemin des fresques tour!
More than a city tour, it is a theatrical
adventure balancing fiction and reality in the
heart of Sherbrooke!
Productions Traces et Souvenances / 785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1R8
Telephone : 819 842-4710 Contact : tracesetsouvenances.com
Mrs. Lysanne Gallant info@tracesetsouvenances.com
2.2 hours
Length:
35 people or more
Hosting capacity:
Bus provided by client: $32 per person (taxes included); functional microphone required
Group rates:
Bus not provided by client: $1,375 (taxes included)
31 spots for a bus from the Société de transport de Sherbrooke
48 spots in a school bus
One bus at a time, cannot take place simultaneously with several buses
French
Languages:
April to November
Period of activity:
Every day, on reservation, from 9am to 7pm
Schedule:
Adapted bus for 10 people (5 wheelchairs and 5 attendants) at a cost of $1,300; length 2.5 hours
Reduced mobility access:
Reservation required
Other information:
The tour includes 4 stops with short walking
Dress based on weather conditions; the tour will take place rain or shine.
Departure: Tourist Information Office, 785 King Ouest.
10 Circuits and Guided Tours
Circuits and Guided Tours
«La Petite
Épopée» Tour
With her humour and outspokenness, Mary
O’Malley will guide you through the city.
A one hour and 30 minutes tour around
downtown Sherbrooke where Mary will give
you her version of the Eastern townships’
history.
You will live both touching and humoristic
moments in this emotion-packed tour filled
with interesting anecdotes. A tour around
the city with a taste of Sherbrooke’s most
astounding murals!
Productions Traces et Souvenances / 785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1R8
Telephone : 819 842-4710 Contact : tracesetsouvenances.com
Mrs. Lysanne Gallant info@tracesetsouvenances.com
1.5 hours
Length:
30 people and more
Hosting capacity:
Bus provided by the client: $18 per person (taxes included); functional microphone required
Group rates:
Bus not provided by the client: $750 (taxes included)
31 spots for an urban bus from the Société de transport de Sherbrooke
48 spots on a school bus
Can be done with 2 buses simultaneously
French and English
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
Every day, on reservation, from 9am to 7pm
Schedule:
Adapted bus for 10 people (5 wheelchairs and 5 attendants) at a cost of $1,300; length 2.5 hours
Reduced mobility ac-cess:
Reservation required
Other information:
The tour includes 4 stops with short walking
Dress based on weather conditions; the tour will take place rain or shine.
Departure: Tourist Information Office, 785 King Ouest.
Circuits and Guided Tours 11
Circuits and Guided Tours
«La virée des grandes
murales» Tour
Discover Sherbrooke and its open-air art
gallery accompanied by Mary O’Malley.
She will take you through her daily routine,
revealing secrets of the large murals and
colourful stories that inspired M.U.R.I.R.S’s
mural artists. Born at the start of the 1800s,
the colourful Mary O’Malley tells the stories
of the major and minor moments in the life of
Sherbrooke residents throughout different
periods.
Her funny story is filled with tasty and
unusual anecdotes. Depending on how
much time you have, you can admire four,
six or why not 12 of the magnificent murals
decorating the walls of old Sherbrooke with
her!
Pleasing for both the eyes and heart!
Productions Traces et Souvenances / 785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1R8
Telephone : 819 842-4710 Contact : tracesetsouvenances.com
Mrs. Lysanne Gallant info@tracesetsouvenances.com
Entre 1 h 00 et 2 h 30 selon la demande
Length:
30 personnes et plus
Hosting capacity:
Bus provided by the client: $18-$25 per person (taxes included); functional microphone required
Group rates:
Bus not provided by the client: $750-$850 (taxes included) based on length of tour
31 spots for an urban bus from the Société de transport de Sherbrooke
48 spots on a school bus
One bus at a time, cannot be completed simultaneously with several buses.
French and English
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
On request, for groups only
Schedule:
Adapted bus for 10 people (5 wheelchairs and 5 attendants) at a cost of $1,300; length 2.5 hours
Reduced mobility ac-cess:
Reservation required
Other information:
The tour includes 4 stops with short walking
Dress based on weather conditions; the tour will take place rain or shine.
Departure: Tourist Information Office, 785 King Ouest.
12 Circuits and Guided ToursCircuits and Guided Tours
«Les Deux églises»
Tour
Head out and discover religious heritage
accompanied by Mary O’Malley, a fun and
colourful Irish woman from the 19 th Century!
You will visit the main buildings of Catholic
and Protestant communities in Sherbrooke.
Come discover these architectural jewels
– the Saint-Michel Cathedral-Basilica,
grandiose with a gothic-inspired décor, and
the Plymouth-Trinity United Church, with
its Greek neoclassical style where its warm
interior will charm you with its intimate
character.
Productions Traces et Souvenances / 785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1R8
Telephone : 819 842-4710 Contact : tracesetsouvenances.com
Mrs. Lysanne Gallant info@tracesetsouvenances.com
1 hour
Length:
30 people and more
Hosting capacity:
Bus provided by the client: $15 per person (taxes included); functional microphone required
Group rates:
Bus not provided by the client: $700 (taxes included) based on length of tour
31 spots for an urban bus from the Société de transport de Sherbrooke
48 spots on a school bus
One bus at a time, cannot be completed simultaneously with several buses.
French
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
Every day, on reservation, from 9am to 7pm
Schedule:
Adapted bus for 10 people (5 wheelchairs and 5 attendants) at a cost of $1,300; length 2.5 hours
Reduced mobility access:
Reservation required
Other information:
The tour includes 2 stops with short walking
Dress based on weather conditions; the tour will take place rain or shine.
Departure: Société d’histoire de Sherbrooke, 275, rue Dufferin.
Circuits and Guided Tours 13Circuits and Guided Tours
«Traces et
Souvenances» Tour
Mary O’Malley, a loveable and colourful Irish
woman, tells stories about the vibrant history
of the Eastern Townships in the 19th century.
Join her in an animated city tour along with
characters coming straight out of the last
centuries. Gilbert Hyatt, proud and valiant
loyalist, Géraldine Mollins, fiery wife of a
colonist, the elegant Grace Thompson and
others will make this tour unforgettable and
fun on the sites of our ancestors. Two and
a half hours…for two centuries of history!
The show tour “Traces et Souvenances” has
pleased many spectators.
Productions Traces et Souvenances / 785, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1R8
Telephone : 819 842-4710 Contact : tracesetsouvenances.com
Mrs. Lysanne Gallant info@tracesetsouvenances.com
2.5 hours
Length:
35 people or more
Hosting capacity:
Bus provided by client: $30 per person (taxes included); functional microphone required
Group rates:
Bus not provided by client: $1,375 (taxes included)
31 spots for a bus from the Société de transport de Sherbrooke
48 spots in a school bus
Can take place simultaneously with three buses
Tour in French and English
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
Every day, on reservation, from 9am to 7pm
Schedule:
Adapted bus for 10 people (5 wheelchairs and 5 attendants) at a cost of $1,300; length 2.5 hours
Reduced mobility access:
Reservation required
Other information:
The tour includes 4 stops with short walking
Dress based on weather conditions; the tour will take place rain or shine.
14 Circuits and Guided ToursMuseums and Art
Galleries
Museums and Art Galleries 15
Circuits and Guided Tours 15Museums and Art Galleries
Musée des beaux-arts,
visite commentée
Located in the former head office of the
Eastern Township Bank, a 19th century
building. It highlights the original safe by
presenting artifacts.
The Museum has three exhibit halls; two
are reserved for temporary exhibits, one
for the permanent exhibit Espaces et
Paysages, which promotes its rich collection,
specifically a space reserved for the painter
Frederick S. Coburn (1871-1960).
Annually the Museum presents 8 exhibits
that will help you discover artists from the
region and abroad.
Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke / 241, rue Dufferin, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 4M3
Telephone : 819 821-2115 Contact : mbas.qc.ca
Mrs. France Vinet fvinet@mbas.qc.ca
1 hour
Length:
50 people
Hosting capacity:
$8 per person, minimum 10 people
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
Open year-round from Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 5pm
Schedule:
During the summer, from June 24th to Labour Day, open every day from 10am to 5pm
For groups, you can complete the tour outside of normal business hours
Total, adapted toilets
Reduced mobility access:
16 Museums and Art GalleriesMuseums and Art Galleries
Nature and Sciences
Museum
Experience Terra Mutantès, an interactive
and multisensorial exhibit! Learn about the
formation of the Appalachians and cross
lava fields…You’ll feel the separation of the
continents and the retreat of the glaciers…
The earth will tremble, you feel both hot and
cold…You’ll never see the Eastern Townships
landscape in the same way!
Visit Alter Anima, a permanent exhibit.
This is no simple exhibit! Leave the beaten
path, perhaps lose your sense of direction,
but above all you’ll discover a world that
is organised in an unique way. In this
fantasy forest, which is put together in an
unexpected yet scientific way, hundreds of
animals observe visitors…
Nature and Sciences Museum / 225, rue Frontenac, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1K1
Telephone : 819 564-3200, ext. 251 Contact : mns2.ca
Toll Free: 1 877 434-3200, ext. 251 Mrs. Anne-Marie Robitaille anne-marie.robitaille@mns2.ca
1.5-2 hours
Length:
Up to 60 people (minimum 15 people per group)
Hosting capacity:
$10 per person taxes included
Group rates:
1 free per 15 people
Bilingue
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
Every day on request
Schedule:
Total
Reduced mobility access:
Museums and Art Galleries 17Museums and Art Galleries
Nature and Sciences
Museum, VIP Visit
Discover the Museum of Nature and Sciences’
reserve where 65,000 specimens and
objects from Sherbrooke’s natural heritage
are carefully stored. You will also meet the
designers and artisans that build the exhibits
and visit the Museum’s production workshop.
Finally, you will end your visit discovering the
Alter Anima exhibit.
The VIP visit offers a different was to see the
exhibits presented at the Museum. A visit that
is exclusively reserved for groups of 15 people
or more.
Nature and Sciences Museum / 225, rue Frontenac, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1K1
Telephone : 819 564-3200, ext. 251 Contact : mns2.ca
Toll Free: 1 877 434-3200, ext. 251 Mrs. Anne-Marie Robitaille anne-marie.robitaille@mns2.ca
1-3 hours
Length:
Up to 20 people per hour
Hosting capacity:
$10 per person taxes included, minimum 15 people per group
Group rates:
One free entry per 15 people
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
Every day on demand
Schedule:
Total
Reduced mobility access:
18 Museums and Art GalleriesMuseums and Art Galleries
English Tea
Housed in a neo-Georgian home built in
1862, the Uplands Heritage and Cultural
Centre offers a look on the history and
cultural and artistic traditions of the region.
Inside the centre, you can admire the exhibits
and the impressive collection of antiques
that highlight the Anglo-Saxon heritage of
the Eastern Townships. You will have the
privilege of being served English tea by the
staffed in period dress. On the menu: tea,
scones, pastries, cucumber sandwiches,
Devonshire cream, jams and more. The
centre occupies 4 acres of magnificent
gardens and woods.
Centre culturel et du patrimoine Uplands / 9, rue Speid, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1M 1R9
Telephone : 819 564-0409 Contact : uplands.ca
Mrs. Nancy Robert info@uplands.ca
1 hour
Length:
60 people
Hosting capacity:
Between $9 and $18 taxes included (there is not a specific schedule for groups)
Group rates:
Small tea: $9
Traditional Tea: $12
Grand Tea: $18
Bilingual
Languages:
From February to December
Period of activity:
During the summer, from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 4:30pm
Schedule:
Partial
Reduced mobility access:
Reservation required
Other information:
Group reservations are possible 11 months a year
Museums and Art Galleries 19Relaxation
Relaxation 21Relaxation
Spa Algua Sulis
Come experience a purely Scandinavian
traditional experience in an oasis where your
view will fall in love with the daring design of
the whirlpools, thermal falls, polar bath and
Finnish sauna, nestled in the prehistorical
grottos.
The rental of the thermo-therapy centre and
bistro is available for events in a magical
place that will surpass your expectations!
Spa Algua-Sulis / 950, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 1S3
Telephone : 819 346-1133 Contact : spaalguasulis.com
Mrs. Diane Plante info@aucomplexe.com
Variable
Length:
Maximum 18 people
Hosting capacity:
Prices for the full rental of the centre are for 1-6 people. There are additional fees of $15 per person (for
Group rates:
the length chosen)
Prices vary from $120 to $300 for the full rental of the centre for 1-4 hours
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
Every day from 9am to 9 pm
Schedule:
Access for the bistro only
Reduced mobility access:
Reservation required
Other information:
The complex also has a bistro and hair salon
22 RelaxationRelaxation
Strom Spa
A unique relaxation experience in the
Scandinavian tradition. Enjoy a high quality
purely Scandinavian relaxation experience in
a natural setting…a couple of minutes from
downtown Sherbrooke. Located on the shores
of the Lac-des-Nations, Strøm de Sherbrooke
offers an environment with exceptional natural
beauty. Bringing together a Nordic spa and an
urban setting, Strøm feeds the body and mind.
The thermal experience is based on a
relaxation ritual alternating between hot
and cold followed by an intense period of
relaxation. It contributes to the elimination of
toxins, relaxing muscles, improving sleep and
strengthening the immune system.
Take advantage of all our services at great
prices. Among their packages, choose the one
that best meets your needs and let yourself be
taken care of alone or together with someone
else
Strom Spa / 1705, rue Roy, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1K 1B5
Toll Free: 1 877 761-2772 Contact : stromspa.com
Mrs. Catherine Vigeant groupe@stromspa.com
Variable
Length:
200 people
Hosting capacity:
8-9 people – 10% discount
Group rates:
10 people or more – 15% discount
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
10am to 10pm every day
Schedule:
Bistro only
Reduced mobility access:
You can reserve facial, body, and nail care as well as massages.
Other information:
Relaxation 23Relaxation
PAUS Spa Expérience
Whether for a short or a long break, PAUS
offers you an ultimate relaxation experience.
Anchored in a setting where no detail has
been left to chance, this four-level urban spa
offers a wide range of high-end treatments
and services to immerse you in a state of
divine relaxation.
PAUS Spa Expérience / 3131, rue King Ouest, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1L 1C8
Telephone : 819 780-8885 Contact : pausspa.ca
Mrs. Julie Noël jnoel@pausspa.ca
3-4 hours
Length:
100 people
Hosting capacity:
Prices vary from $35-$45
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
Every day from 10am to 10pm
Schedule:
Partial
Reduced mobility access:
Reservation required
Other information:
24 RelaxationAgro-Tourism
Agro-Tourism 25Agro-Tourism
Alpagas de l’Adret
The Alpagas de l’Adret is a small farm where
you can visit as well as discover this little-
known animal. The farm has a boutique
which allows you to discover the products
associated with raising alpacas.
Come discover the softness of their fibres.
Only one real danger – their charming look!
Alpagas de l’Adret / 2410, Chemin Hamel, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1R 0P8
Telephone : 819 346-3618 Contact : alpagasdeladret.com
Mr. Guy Blouin guyblouin27@hotmail.com
About 30 minutes
Length:
40 people
Hosting capacity:
$5 per person (free for children 2 and under)
Group rates:
French
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
On reservation
Schedule:
Guided tours Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm
Yes
Reduced mobility access:
Toilets available
Other information:
26 Agro-TourismAgro-Tourism
Vignoble La Halte des
Pèlerins
Urban or rural? Both! La Halte des Pèlerins
Vineyard invites visitors to learn about their
passion for wine in a welcoming setting.
Take advantage of its wide range of activities
and products. During visits or tastings, our
guides will help you discover the secrets
of wine making and the history of the site.
Along with these passionate wine lovers and
surrounded by vines you will experience an
unforgettable, instructive and fun visit.
Vignoble La Halte des Pèlerins / 963, chemin du Sanctuaire, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 0E1
Telephone : 819 563-5115 Contact : haltedespelerins.com
Mrs. Geneviève Chabot and info@haltedespelerins.com
Mr. Marco Corbin
1-2 hours
Length:
300 people
Hosting capacity:
Group rates vary from $6.50 to $21 (taxes included) based on the selected visit.
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
Victoria Day, May 20th, to Thanksgiving, October 14th (open from Thursday to Sunday)
Period of activity:
From the St. Jean, June 24th to Labour Day, September 2nd, open 7 days a week
10am to 5pm
Schedule:
Partial, adapted toilets
Reduced mobility access:
Catering service is offered in a country setting under a large heated tent with cement floor (275 person
Other information:
capacity in banquet format)
3 types of visits are offered:
The Péché Mignon, the Péché Gourmand and the Péché Mortel
Agro-Tourism 27Agrotourisme
Comptoir gourmand
du Centro
Si vous manquez de temps pour parcourir la
région et apprécier toute la richesse du terroir
estrien, le Comptoir gourmand du Centro, situé
sur Wellington Nord au cœur même du centre-
ville, vous permettra de le découvrir.
Fière Espace-boutique Créateurs de saveurs
Cantons-de-l’Est, la boutique offre une vaste
sélection de produits gourmands artisanaux
allant des produits de l’érable, aux tartinades
et confitures, terrines et rillettes, condiments
et assaisonnements, bref tout ce qu’on aime
retrouver dans une épicerie fine, mais teintée
d’une saveur locale.
Durant la saison estivale, l’activité « Cantons
gourmands » qui s’y déroule vous offre de
déguster les délices de près d’une dizaine
de producteurs. Il s’agit d’une expérience
dégustation unique et gratuite vous permettant
d’apprécier la gastronomie régionale tout en en
apprenant sur ses artisans.
Comptoir gourmand du Centro / 65, rue Wellington Nord, Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 5A9
Téléphone : 819 791-3683 Responsable : gourmandeboutique.com
Madame Danièle Lalonde daniele@comptoirgourmandducentro.com
Durée: Environ 20 minutes
Capacité d’accueil: 25 personnes
Tarifs pour les groupes: Gratuit
Langues: Français et anglais
Période d’activité: du 20 mai au 31 octobre 2019
Horaire: Sur réservation
Accès à mobilité réduite: Oui
28 AgrotourismeReligious Heritage
Religious Heritage 29Religious Heritage
St-Michel Cathedral
Basilica, Guided Tour
The Saint-Michel Cathedral Basilica is
the seat of the Sherbrooke archdiocese,
which covers the diocese of Sherbrooke,
Nicolet and Saint-Hyacinthe. It was built on
the heights of the Saint-Michel cliff, a few
steps from downtown. Perched on a sort
of acropolis, it dominates the city and the
surrounding area with its massive, robust
silhouette which has more aerial lines of
the archiepiscopal palace, with the look of
a fortified castle. The archbishopric and
the cathedral today form a whole, with
impressive masonry which reveals the
evolution of the mind of the main architect of
this work, Louis-Napoléon Audet.
St-Michel Cathedral Basilica / 130, rue de la Cathédrale, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 4M1
Telephone : 819 563-9934 Contact : diosher.org
Mrs. Élisabeth Gouin or Mrs. Lucie cure.st.michel@diocesedesherbrooke.org
Tessier
From 30 minutes to 1 hour
Length:
1-50 people maximum
Hosting capacity:
$5/person
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Activity period:
On reservation
Schedule:
Total
Reduced mobility access:
The Centre Marie-Léonie Paradis is found directly inside the Saint-Michel Cathedral Basilica and gives
Other information:
witness to the work of Marie-Léonie Paradis and the Institut des Petites Soeurs de la Sainte-Famille
which she founded in 1880.
30 Religious HeritageReligious Heritage
La Chapelle de
l’Archevêché, Guided
Tour
This chapel located in the archbishopric was
built in 1919 by the architect Louis Napoléon
Audet (who also designed the Sainte-Anne de
Beaupré Basilica) is recognised as an artistic
and heritage jewel! Majestically decorated, it
is also one of the major works of the Quebec
painter Ozias Leduc, a Master of Religious
Art during the period.
St-Michel Cathedral Basilica / 130, rue de la Cathédrale, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1H 4M1
Telephone : 819 563-9934 Contact : diosher.org
Mrs. Élisabeth Gouin or Mrs. Lucie cure.st.michel@diocesedesherbrooke.org
Tessier
From 30 minutes to 1 hour
Length:
20 people maximum
Hosting capacity:
$5/person
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Activity period:
On reservation
Schedule:
Total
Reduced mobility access:
Religious Heritage 31Religious Heritage
Sanctuaire du
Sacré-Coeur de
Beauvoir
The Sanctuaire du Sacré-Cœur de Beauvoir
is a pilgrimage stop dedicated to the Sacred
Heart. It offers a panoramic view of the city
of Sherbrooke.
The stone chapel welcomes you any season.
The Eucharist is celebrated every day in
the white church that can welcome up to
300 people. When it is nice out, the outdoor
chapel can welcome 1000-1500 people
Sundays (at 10am and 11:30am).
Over the years, a series of 8 evangelical
scenes, which is called the Evangelical walk,
have been installed in the gardens. Also
discover the path of peace in the woods as
well as the Zundel path around one of the
marshes that traverses the best sites at
Beauvoir. Take the time to contemplate in the
magnificent and historical stone chapel, built
in 1920.
Sanctuaire du Sacré-Coeur de Beauvoir / 675, côte de Beauvoir, Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1C 0B8
Telephone : 819 569-2535 Contact : sanctuairedebeauvoir.qc.ca
Cell Phone: 819 571-8836 Father Michel Bouffard and beauvoir@abacom.com
Mrs. Gisèle Bourgault
1-1.5 hours
Length:
10 people or more per group
Hosting capacity:
Free visit (voluntary contribution)
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
Spring, summer and fall
Period of activity:
Pilgrimage season from the beginning of May to mid-October
Schedule:
Based on request by pilgrims (morning or afternoon)
Partial
Reduced mobility access:
Special events, concerts, exhibits and religious objects boutiques
Other information:
Cafeteria on reservation
Reservation required
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Abbaye de
Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
Since 1912, the Benedictine monks have
lived in this monastery built on the west
side of Lake Memphrémagog. A Eucharist
in Gregorian chant is celebrated each
day, and the Lauds (7:30am) and Vespers
(5pm) are also sung in Gregorian. Certain
portions of these public prayers use French.
The monastery’s guest quarters host
men who would like to rest in a feeling of
contemplation and peace. Women can be
hosted in a neighbouring home run by nuns.
You can admire the unique architecture of
the building, look at the permanent exhibit
about monastic life (laminated panels)
and visit the boutique where you can buy
products such as cheese, apple cider, books,
music or religious chant CDs and pious
articles. Visitors can also pick their own
apples in the orchard.
Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac / 1, rue Principale, Saint-Benoît-du-Lac (Québec) J0B 2M0
Telephone : 819 843-4080 Contact: abbaye.ca
ext. 6504 Mrs Diane Normand info-visiteur@abbaye.ca
About 50 minutes
Length:
50 people (25 people minimum)
Hosting capacity:
“Grande-visite” package with meal in the Abbaye : $27 (+ taxes/person)
Group rates:
Package with tasting : $15 (+ taxes/person)
Package without tasting : $10 (+ taxes/person)
Package with short visit at end of afternoon (4pm) : $5 (+ taxes/person)
Reservation required
Bilingual
Languages:
From June 22 to August 31, Monday to Friday at 10am, 1pm and 3pm
Period of activity:
Adult: $12 Children: $8 Family: $30 Length: 50 minutes
Schedule: Monastery:
5am to 8:30pm every day
Boutique:
Summer schedule: May 1 to October 31
Monday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm
Winter schedule: November 1 to April 30
Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm (closed during mass from 10:45am to 11:45am)
The boutique is closed December 25 and 26, January 1 and 2, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May 20th.
Entry access; adapted toilets
Reduced mobility access:
Package available with Savon des Cantons
Other information:
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Bleu Lavande
Nestled at the top of a hill in the heart of the
Eastern Townships you will find Canada’s
largest lavender producer. Bleu Lavande
opens its doors to discover the beauty
and benefits of this plant that has many
virtues. Walk around in the fields or get a
massage amongst the 100,000 lavender
plants. Participate in different activities for
the whole family, have a meal and taste a
lavender beer in the bistro or taste a range of
products inspired by lavender. Located in the
picturesque village of Fitch Bay near Magog,
Bleu Lavande invites you to live a truly blue
experience.
Bleu Lavande / 891, chemin Narrow (route 247 Sud), Canton de Stanstead (Fitch Bay) (Quebec) J0B 3E0
Toll Free : 1 888 876-5851 Contact : bleulavande.com
Mr. Jérémy Parent jeremy.parent@bleulavande.com
1.5-2 hours
Length:
7,000 people
Hosting capacity:
$7 taxes included (high season)
Group rates:
$2,50 taxes included (low season)
20 people minimum
Bilingual
Languages:
Individual visits from May 4 to October 27
Activity period:
Guided tours from June 21 to October 27
From 10am to 5pm in June, August and September
Schedule:
From 10am to 6pm in July
Reservations required
Entry access, adapted toilets
Reduced mobility access:
Packages available:
Other information:
- Wine and Lavender (the fields of Bleu Lavande to the Cep d’Argent Vineyard)
- Escapades Memphrémagog cruise and Bleu Lavande
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Yvonne L. Bombardier
Cultural Centre
The Yvonne L. Bombardier Centre, located
in Valcourt in the Eastern Townships, has
the mission of democratising the visual arts
for the largest number of visitors, who can
discover many artists that use different
artistic techniques. Each year, 5-9 exhibits
are offered providing a great window for
visual arts artists. The Cultural Centre also
deeply cares about the contacts created by
meetings between visitors and artists. In
addition to vernissages, it also organises
many artistic rendezvous which allow people
to enrichen their experience and their
knowledge of the exhibits. Free entry.
Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Centre / 1002, avenue J.-A.-Bombardier, Valcourt (Quebec) J0E 2L0
Telephone: 450 532-2250 centreculturelbombardier.com
ccylb@fjab.qc.ca
Variable
Length:
100 people
Hosting capacity:
Free entry
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Activity period:
Sunday : 1pm-5pm
Schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday and Friday: 10am to 8pm
Monday: Closed
Also open Mondays from 10am to 5pm during the summer season.
Yes. Elevator available to access the mezzanine.
Reduced mobility access:
Located in a magnificent park. Bring your picnic in the summer.
Other information:
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Slate Interpretation
Centre
The Slate Interpretation Centre is housed in
an 1889 churched with a roof and clock tower
shingled with slate. It offers many activities
to discover the Pays de l’Ardoise and to
participate in its cultural dynamism.
The Pays de l’Ardoise, a unique territory of
about 200 km2, is the only location in Quebec
and Canada to have known a great rush since
the 1850s up to the First World War. There
is exceptional slate heritage found on this
exceptional territory – the two largest slate
quarries from the 19th century and more
than 100 buildings with slate roofs – four
churches, two town halls, manors, large and
small houses, barns, sheds, etc.
Slate Interpretation Centre / 5, rue Belmont, Richmond (Quebec) J0B 2H0
Telephone : 819 826-3313 Contact: centreardoise.ca
Mrs. Lorraine Denis info@centreardoise.ca
1-2 hours
Length:
Up to 50 people/hour
Hosting capacity:
$10 per adult, $9 for seniors, $8 for students and children 7-18 (free for children under 7)
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
May to November
Activity period:
On reservation, 7 days a week without reservation from June 16 to September 7
Schedule:
Boutique only
Reduced mobility access:
Guide tour of the Slate Interpretation Centre includes a visit of the permanent exhibit and two temporary
Other information:
exhibits. Rate: $15;
Guided tour of the Slate Interpretation Centre and your choice of one of the 2 heritage circuits in a mi-
ni-bus in the streets of Richmond-Melbourne. Rate: $20;
Canoe heritage circuit on the St-François River (75 minutes). Rate: determined on reservation.
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Vanden Eynden
Chocolates
Home made and family chocolate factory.
We create and make a large selection of
chocolates directly here. You’ll have the
opportunity to see the chocolatiers on work.
Vanden Eynden Chocolates / 1745, chemin Rivière aux Cerises, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3W3
Telephone: 819 843-1706 Contact: chocolatsvandeneynden.com
Mrs. Danielle Lalous info@chocolatvde.com
35-45 minutes
Length:
45 people
Hosting capacity:
$3-$5 based on short or long visit
Group rates:
Bilingual
Langues:
Year-round
Period of activity:
For groups only weekdays
Schedule:
(Christmas, Easter and St-Valentine’s day periods also not accessible for groups)
No
Reduced mobility access:
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Escapades
Memphrémagog
Experience a gourmet cruise abord the
Grand Cru that will carry you over the waters
of majestic Lake Memphremagog. You will
wonder at the high-quality service of our
attendants, the care taken in preparing our
meals cooked by our chef, and the incredible
breath-taking landscapes throughout the
cruise. You will be impressed by the boat’s
exceptional design, which includes 10-foot-
high ceilings and decorated with Swarovski
crystals. The Grand Cru offers is passengers
unequaled comfort rain or shine. When the
weather is nice, you can enjoy the large
outdoor terrace on the boat’s second level.
Le Grand Cru / Quai MacPherson, Baie de Magog, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3L2
Telephone: 819 843-7000, ext. 2322 Contact : escapadesmemphremagog.com
Toll Free : 1 888 4-BATEAU, ext. 2322 Mrs. Francine Castonguay francine@palplus.ca
2-3.5 hours
Length:
176 people
Hosting capacity:
From $37 per person
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
May to October
Activity period:
Brunch Cruise
Schedule:
Lunch Cruise
4-6 Cocktail Cruise
Dinner Cruise
Note: from mid-July to September, the cruise is also available every Tuesday for Lunch, the 4-6 cocktail
cruise and dinner. From June 10 to September 24th, 3-5pm cocktail cruise.
Total
Reduced mobility access:
Groups can charter the boat 7 days a week
Other information:
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Foresta Lumina
Located within the Parc de la Gorge de
Coaticook, when night falls Foresta Lumina
invites you to enter a marvelous world that
is unique in its kind. This exceptional night
trail, produced by Moment Factory, focuses
on scenography, lighting and projections to
transport you in to a fantasy world.
Different zones are explored, starting with
the garden of wishes all the way to the
enchanted shore, and includes crossing
the longest suspended footbridge in North
America. Will you be able to find the tiny
fairies that have the power to grant your
wishes, or the mysterious tree that comes to
life when night falls?
Foresta Lumina / 135, rue Michaud, Coaticook (Quebec) J1A 1A9
Telephone: 819 849-2331 Contact : forestalumina.com
Toll Free : 1 888 LA GORGE Mrs. Josée Petit jpetit@gorgedecoaticook.qc.ca
Between 1-2 hours
Length:
2.6 km
Path length:
Less than 10 degrees
Elevation:
On request, groups of 25 or more
Group rates:
A few descriptions of magical creatures at the start of the path (French and English. Then, the soundtrack
Languages:
takes over. No narration. The activity is perfect whatever the language spoken.
From June 15 to October 7
Period of activity:
Doors open at 8:30pm (variable, consult the website for the detailed schedule)
Schedule:
No
Reduced mobility access:
Please note that the path includes a crossing of the longest pedestrian suspended bridge in North Ame-
Other information:
rica.
You can eat on site, in a dining room with a capacity of 100 people with on-site caterer (Coffret de l’imagi-
nation).
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La Station Cheese
Producer
Family business in organic farming.
Located on the farm, La Station cheese
factory produces cheeses made from raw
and thermised cow milk. Winner of many
regional, provincial and national awards, our
products are a reflection of the richness of
our terroir and the quality of our know-how.
Come taste Alfred Le Fermier (firm raw milk
cheese) in its environment, directly on the
land where it was born. Also, La Comtomme
(semi-firm dough), our famous nature and
pepper raclettes and our special fabrications
are always available for sale and tasting at
our shop on the farm.
A variety of regional products available at our
shop.
La Station Cheese Producer / 440, chemin de Hatley, Compton (Quebec) J0B 1L0
Telephone: 819 835-5301 Contact : fromagerielastation.com
Mrs. Carole Routhier info@fromagerielastation.com
45 minutes to 1 hour
Length:
50 people
Hosting capacity:
$7 per person for a guided tour including a tasting
Group rates:
Bilingual
Langues:
Year-round
Période d’activité:
7 days a week
Horaire:
Summer: 9:30am to 6pm
Winter: 10am to 5pm
Total
Reduced mobility access:
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Capelton Mine
Experience an unforgettable underground
visit in the former Capelton copper mine.
Accompanied by a guide, take the car to
the entry of the mine at the summit of
the mountain for a fascinating voyage in
the colourful galleries decorated with
stalactites. You will learn about the history
of the workers who dug this mine with picks,
shovels and candles in 1863. An adventure
for the family rain or shine.
L’Épopée de Capelton / 5800, chemin Capelton, North Hatley (Quebec) J0B 2C0
Telephone : 819 346-9545 Contact: capelton.ca
Toll Free: 1 888 346-9545 Mrs. Geneviève Vallières visites@capelton.ca
1 hour 45 minutes
Length:
60 people every half hour
Hosting capacity:
For groups open from May 1 to October 15, 2019
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
May 20 weekend (Victoria Day)
Period of activity:
Every Saturday from May 25 to June 15
7 days a week from June 22 to August 24
Weekend of September 2 (Labour Day)
Reservation required
Schedule:
Partial
Reduced mobility access:
Exploration visit of the mine, Prospector’s Tour, small museum, stone boutique, hiking trail and snack
Other information:
bar.
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Maison Merry
The Merry House is a citizen site of memory
that present Magog’s history and that of
the region from the time of the Aboriginal
peoples and the American settlers, up to
today. Discover the oldest house in urban
Magog through exhibitions and exciting
activities. Discover it, the exhibits, activities
and events for visitors and you can explore
and interact with history at any age.
The overall appearance of the Merry House,
built in 1821 by Ralph Merry III, considered
the founder of Magog, remains very similar
to that which prevailed in the 19 th and 20th
centuries. Its classically inspired American
vernacular architectural style bears
witness to the period. At least six successive
generations of the Merry family lived there
from 1821 to 1942.
Maison Merry / 708, rue Principale Ouest, Magog (Quebec) J1X 2B3
Telephone: 819 201-0727 Contact : maisonmerry.ca
Mrs. Julie Villeneuve info@maisonmerry.ca
1 hour
Length:
60 people
Hosting capacity:
$10 adults
Group rates:
$7 seniors and students
The 21st person is free
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
On reservation – please arrive 15 before your tour
Schedule:
Total (Two parking spots are available on site for person with reduced mobility (entry via Rue Prin-
Reduced mobility access:
ci-pale)).
A part of the visit takes place outside. Please bring proper clothing and an umbrella in case of inclement
Other information:
weather.
Coat-check available
For individual parking, please park in one of the neighbouring municipal parking lots (Parc de la Pointe
Merry, Cabana, Des Moulins). The two first hours are free on presentation of your Maison Merry entry
ticket.
Conferences available: The Merry Family: A History of the City of Magog; A House for Posterity: Saving
and Restoring the Merry House. $150 per conference.
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Miellerie Lune de Miel
Get ready to enter the fascinating world of
bees. Located 5 minutes from Sherbrooke,
this bee interpretation centre offers
guided tours about the life of bees and
the production of honey. Explanations, a
presentation video is offered. Observe bees
in action in a glassed hive while the honey
maker is at work! Enter the Giant Hive
museum, taste different pure honeys and
discover the boutique with more than 100
hive-based products. A fascinating visit!
Miellerie Lune de Miel / 252, rang 3 Est, Stoke (Quebec) J0B 3G0
Telephone : 819 346-2558 Contact: miellerielunedemiel.com
Mrs. Carole Huppé info@miellerielunedemiel.com
1.5 hours
Length:
70 people
Hosting capacity:
$5 per person
Group rates:
Minimum 20 people per group (one free entry per 20 people)
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
On reservation
Schedule:
Partial
Reduced mobility access:
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Mont Orford
At Mont Orford, the can’t miss fall festival
is the Flambée des Couleurs! Each year,
nature comes ablaze and offers visitors a
breathtaking show of colours! Don’t forget
the amazing program and atmosphere which
will provide you with unforgettable moments!
With your group, climb aboard the panoramic
gondola and experience a colourful ascent!
At the summit, discover the best viewpoints
and stop on one of the 5 panoramic
belvederes or why not walk the Circuit
Altitude which is built on stilts offering a
360 degree view of the magnificent Eastern
Townships landscape and the majestic Lake
Memphrémagog.
Learn about the great rates offered for
groups as well as different meal options that
can be added to your fall outing and enjoy a
colourful gourmet experience!
Mont Orford / 4380, chemin du Parc, Orford (Quebec) J1X 7N9
Telephone: 819 843-6548 Contact: orford.com
Toll Free: 1 866 673-6731 Mrs. Élise Hamel, ext. 8305 ventes@orford.com
Variable based on activity
Length:
Unlimited
Hosting capacity:
Available on request
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
Fall only, during the Flambée des couleurs with access to panoramic gondolas ($)
Period of activity:
September 13-15, 21-22, 28-29, October 5-6 and 12-14, 2019.
Schedule:
Reservations required
Possibility of opening chairlift (dates outside of the normal schedule) on request for groups ($)
Partial
Reduced mobility ac-cess:
Boxed lunch and restaurant service available on site
Other information:
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Ulverton Wool Mill
A former mill for carding wool and cutting
wood, the new role of the Ulverton Wool Mill
is as an interpretation centre that allows you
to better understand all the stages in the
transformation of wool, from shaving sheep
to making tissue, with period machines
that still work! The experienced guides tell
visitors about the daily life of wool workers
in the 19 th and start of the 20th century. the
Mill’s boutique is a true treasure chest and
is perfect for lovers of wool and knitting. The
Ulverton Wool Mill site also offers walking
paths, a picnic area hidden under the trees,
a refreshing river and a flock of sheep in July
and August.
Ulverton Wool Mill / 210, chemin Porter, Ulverton (Quebec) J0B 2B0
Telephone: 819 826-3157 Contact: moulin.ca
Mr. Pierre Derouin dir@moulin.ca
45 minutes
Length:
30 people per visit
Hosting capacity:
Visits every half hour for larger groups
Minimum 20 people per group
Adults: $14.95
Group rates:
Groups of 20 or more: $12.00
French (English on request)
Languages:
From May 1 to the end of October (for groups only)
Period of activity:
Groups must reserve at all times
Schedule:
Partial
Reduced mobility access:
Catering service on site available in the dining area (on reservation).
Other information:
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Museum of Ingenuity,
J. Armand Bombardier
Become the star of a Ski-Doo® snowmobile
ad; pilot a C-series plane; design and test
your vehicle of the future in the Ideas Studio;
and much more! Come and be captivated by
the life and works of the celebrated Quebec
inventor J. Armand Bombardier, in his own
garage, where everything started. Learn
about the growth of the Bombardier company
through an immersive show created by
Moment Factory. Finally, explore the exhibits
and discover the incredible ingenuity of
Bombardier and the know-how of the
workers.
Museum of Ingenuity, J. Armand Bombardier / 1001, avenue J.-A.-Bombardier, Valcourt (Quebec) J0E 2L0
Telephone : 450 532-5300 Contact : museebombardier.com
Mrs. Marie-Anne Richer info@museebombardier.com
Varies between 30 minutes and 2 hours
Length:
250 people
Hosting capacity:
Adults $12, students and seniors $10
Group rates:
21st person is free!
Bilingual
Languages:
Regular schedule: from Tuesday to Sunday
Period of activity:
Summer schedule: May 1 to Labour Day
Regular Schedule: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm
Schedule:
Summer Schedule: open every day from 10am to 5pm
Partial
Reduced mobility access:
Park and picnic area
Other information:
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Museum of Ingenuity,
J. Armand Bombardier
and BRP Factory
Pair your visit of the Museum of Ingenuity
J. Armand Bombardier with a visit of the
BRP industrial factory, which manufactures
recreational products, including the famous
Ski-Doo snowmobiles! The guided tour of
the factory, located close to the museum,
lets you see the manufacturing process
and assembly of Ski-Doo snowmobiles
(summer and fall) as well as Can-Am Spyder
Roadsters (winter and spring).
Museum of Ingenuity, J. Armand Bombardier / 1001, avenue J.-A.-Bombardier, Valcourt (Quebec) J0E 2L0
Telephone : 450 532-5300 Contact: museebombardier.com
Mrs. Marie-Anne Richer info@museebombardier.com
3 hours, 1.5 hours for each visit
Length:
80 people at a time, dividing the group (museum and factory)
Hosting capacity:
Adults: $17
Group rates:
Seniors: $15
Students (over 14): $10
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm
Schedule:
Every day from 10am to 5pm from May 1 to Labour Day
On reservation, based on the production schedule
Partial, museum only
Reduced mobility access:
You must wear long clothing and closed shoes is mandatory when visiting the factory.
Other information:
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Poudrière de Windsor
Historical Park
The Poudrière de Windsor Historical Park
lets you discover through the history and
vestiges of this factory, the multiple aspects
of the manufacturing of black powder.
Theatrical guided tour and multisensorial
show Murmures…love and shivers are on the
menu at the Poudrière.
Poudrière de Windsor Historical Park / 342, rue Saint-Georges, Windsor (Quebec) J1S 2Z5
Telephone: 819 845-5284 Contact: poudriere-windsor.com
Mrs. Yannik Scrosati dir.poudriere@villedewindsor.qc.ca
2 hours
Length:
50 people every 2 hours
Hosting capacity:
$7.50 per person, taxes included
Group rates:
One free entry per group of 20 people
Bilingual
Languages:
June - October
Period of activity:
On reservation
Schedule:
Partial
Reduced mobility access:
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Savon des Cantons
Craft soap maker specialising in therapeutic
Marseille soap and cosmetics/Boutique with
buckthorn products, bistro, waffles, etc…
In our workshops we produce soaps, facial
and body care products with precious oils
(primrose, avocado, jojoba, argan) and pure
essential oils (fine lavender, mint, bergamot,
rosemary). You can make your own soap on
site with the Soap Bar, or at home with our
home soap making kits. We also process
our own buckthorn berries into mustards,
onion confit, jellies, sherbet, etc…Tasting bar
for infused olive oils and Modena balsamic
vinegar. Waffle meals and Belgian waffles at
noon in our bistro, lactose-free gelatos and
sherbets with pure fruit.
Savon des Cantons / 1540, chemin des Pères, Magog (Quebec) J1X 5R9
Telephone : 819 868-0161 Contact : savondescantons.com
Mrs. Anne-Marie Martel info@savondescantons.com
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
Hosting capacity: 60 people
Package 1: $5 plus taxes per person (guided tour and soap making demonstration)
Group rates:
Package 2: $16 plus taxes per person (Fun en bulles soap making workshop)
Package 3: $19.95 plus taxes per person (Guided tour, soap making demonstration and boxed lunch)
Languages: Bilingual
Period of activity: Year-round
May: open from Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm
Schedule:
June, July, August: open every day from 9am to 6pm
September: open every day from 10am to 5pm
October: open from Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm
November: open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm
December: open from Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm
Winter: open every weekend from 11am to 5pm until May
Reduced mobility access: Total
Other information: Package available with Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
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Savonnerie des
Diligences
Founded in 2005, the Savonnerie des
Diligences opens up the world of soaps. This
Eastman-based company manufactures
and distributes natural biodegradable
soaps and body products. The soaps carry
legends that are often associated with the
history of Quebec and its heritage. The soap
maker welcomes visitors to its workshop
and boutique. Discover the Savonnerie
des Diligences, one of the most innovative,
socially engaged and ecological companies in
the Eastern Townships!
Savonnerie des Diligences / 1249, route 112, Austin (Quebec) J0B 1B0
Telephone: 450 297-3979 Contact: savonneriediligences.ca
Mrs. Caroline Forget caroline@savonneriediligences.ca
Based on the activity
Length:
50 people
Hosting capacity:
Free personalised visit
Group rates:
Price based on activity (can have a conference or demonstration)
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
On reservation
Schedule:
Partial
Reduced mobility access:
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Vignoble Le Cep
d’Argent
The world of Eastern Townships champagne
offers unique sensorial experiences where
discoveries are paired with wonder and
influenced by owners and wine producers
Jean-Paul and François Scieur’s native
Champagne region. Experience something
unforgettable during your Champagne-
themed visit that teaches you about the
famous method to produce bubbly, which
the Scieur family has held the secrets
of for more than 6 generations! Visit the
Champagne Method Interpretation Centre
for the pleasure of knowing this secret!
End your day watching the bubbles happily
float in your glass and listen to them pop
on the surface. Drink in the happiness and
contentment!
Vignoble Le Cep d’Argent / 1257, chemin de la Rivière, Magog (Quebec) J1X 3W5
Telephone : 819 864-4441 Contact: cepdargent.com
Toll Free: 1 877 864-4441 Mr. Jean-Paul Scieur info@cepdargent.com
1-2.5 hours based on visit
Length:
400 people (up to 600 with additional tent)
Hosting capacity:
- VIP-Sabre Visit - $20
Group rates:
- Visit by the Champagne native owner - $30
- À la carte Tasting with coupons (1 coupon = $1)
- Discovery visit - $13
French or English
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
Boutique open year-round:
Schedule:
January 1-April 30 - Wednesday to Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
May 1 to October 14: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm
October 14 to December 31: Monday to Friday 11am to 4:30pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to
3pm
Partially
Reduced mobility access:
Package available
Other information:
- Wine and lavender (from Bleu Lavande’s fields to the Cep d’Argent Vineyard)
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Centre de Formation
par l’Action Inc.
For 25 years now, the CFA works to build
work teams through a dynamic, action-based
approach.
Come experience the CFA! Where fun and
participation go along side key learning
relating to teamwork, collaboration,
communications, leadership and other skills.
Available activities:
Photo rallies
Miscellaneous action challenges
Dynamic conferences based on action
And much more…
Centre de Formation par l’Action Inc. / 320, chemin Jones , Georgeville (Quebec) J0B 1T0
Telephone : 819 791-0666 Contact: cfa-inc.qc.ca
Mr. Michel Rodrigue mrodrigue@cfa-inc.qc.ca
Based on the activity chosen
Length:
No maximum
Hosting capacity:
Based on the activity chosen
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
On reservation
Schedule:
Based on the location chosen for the activity
Reduced mobility access:
Photo rallies
Other information:
Miscellaneous action challenges
Dynamic conferences based on action
And much more…
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Corpo Aventure
For more than 20 years, Corpo Aventure creates
unique experiences using an action-based
approach. We offer customised experiential
marketing concepts, employee bonus
programs, as well as personalised teambuilding
activities. This is all supported by expertise in
neuropsychology and neuroleadership (associated
with our sister company Experia).
Corpo Aventure / 342, rue Saint-Georges, Windsor (Quebec) J1S 2Z5
Telephone: 819 620-8845 Contact: corporate-adventure.com
Mr. Jocelyn Brouillard team@corporate-adventure.com
Based on activity chosen
Length:
Groups of any size
Hosting capacity:
Based on activity chosen
Group rates:
Bilingual
Languages:
Year-round
Period of activity:
On reservation
Schedule:
Based on activity chosen
Reduced mobility access:
You want more than teambuilding? To develop skills, Experia, a sister company, can meet your needs.
The Experia approach brings together experimentation, interaction and action to drive skills and activate
change.
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