Cantons-de-l'Est (Estrie)·History & Heritage

Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke

Housed since 2002 in a former silk-stocking factory in downtown Sherbrooke, this science museum showcases a collection of more than 65,000 natural history specimens, including the immersive AlterAnima exhibit featuring hundreds of taxidermied animals.

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225, rue Frontenac, Sherbrooke (QC) J1H 1K1

Phone

819 564-3200

Website

mns2.ca

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🌳Jardin zoologique

📍 0.9 km

Maison de l'eau de Sherbrooke

Jardin zoologiqueBaignadePêcheRandonnée pédestreVéloAnimation pour enfantsExpositionVisite autonome

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🌳Parc municipal

📍 1 km

Maison de l'eau - Parc Lucien-Blanchard

Parc municipalBaignadeCanot récréatifKayak récréatifPêchePédaloPlanche à pagaie (SUP)Randonnée pédestreTrottinette des neigesVéloExpositionInterprétation / observati

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🌟Plage

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Plage Lucien-Blanchard

PlageBaignadeVolleyball de plage

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🧖Centre de santé, spa

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Strøm spa nordique de Sherbrooke

Centre de santéspa

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🏕️Sport d'aventure et de plein-air

📍 1.3 km

Sherb-Histoire en kayak

Sport d'aventure et de plein-airKayak récréatif

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🌳Parc municipal

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Maison de l'eau - Parc Lucien-Blanchard

Parc municipalPêcheRandonnée pédestreRaquetteTrottinette des neigesVéloExpositionInterprétation / observati

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🌳Parc municipal

📍 1.4 km

Promenade du Lac-des-Nations

Parc municipalRandonnée pédestreVéloVisite autonome

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🌳Parc municipal

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Parc du Mont-Bellevue

Parc municipalCourse à piedFatbikeRandonnée pédestreRaquetteSki alpin / planche à neigeSki de fondVéloGlissade sur neigeVisite guidée

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⛸️Patinoire

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Patinoire du Parc du Domaine-Howard

Patinoire

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🌳Jardin botanique / horticole

📍 2.4 km

Parc du Domaine-Howard et jardins des Serres municipales Carl-Camirand

Jardin botaniquehorticoleVisite autonome

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Eaton Corner Historic Site

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Mont-Orford National Park

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