What to do and see in Eastern Townships, Eastern Townships: The Best History Museums

August 20, 2021 Diedre Savory

Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Townships, Quebec including Maison Merry, Historical Interpretation Center of Sherbrooke, Granite Exhibit & Museum of Stanstead, Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier, Uplands Cultural & Heritage Centre, Centre Marie-Leonie Paradis, Asbestos Public Library, Musee Eaton Corner.
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1. Maison Merry

708, rue Principale Ouest, Magog, Quebec J1X 2B3 Canada +1 819-201-0727 http://www.maisonmerry.ca/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Maison Merry

2. Historical Interpretation Center of Sherbrooke

275 Dufferin St., Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 4M5 Canada 819-5406 [email protected] http://www.mhist.org
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Historical Interpretation Center of Sherbrooke

3. Granite Exhibit & Museum of Stanstead

14 West Notre Dame Blvd., Stanstead, Quebec J0B 3E2 Canada +1 819-876-5576 [email protected] http://www.stansteadgranite.org/
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Granite Exhibit & Museum of Stanstead

4. Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier

1001 avenue J.-A.-Bombardier, Valcourt, Quebec J0E 2L0 Canada +1 450-532-5300 [email protected] http://www.museebombardier.com/
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier

Become the star of a Ski-Doo® snowmobile ad, fly a C Series aircraft, imagine and test your futuristic vehicle in the Idea Studio, and much more. Enter J. Armand Bombardier’s garage and explore his life through the show Passion as a way of life. Witness the history and growth of the Bombardier company in the multimedia show A passion for success, created by Moment Factory. Choose the guided tour of the BRP plant, located near the Museum. Witness Ski-Doo® snowmobiles (summer and fall) or Can-Am® Spyder® roadsters (winter and spring) being built and assembled. A tablet game and a visit of the Museum’s collection are also offered! Stay a bit longer in Valcourt and drop by the Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Center which presents visual arts exhibitions.

5. Uplands Cultural & Heritage Centre

9 Speid Street Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1R9 Canada +1 819-564-0409 [email protected] http://uplands.ca/
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Uplands Cultural & Heritage Centre

Housed in a stately and lovely heritage home dating more than a 150 years, Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre combines local history and cultural traditions with contemporary artistic works. Built in 1862 by John Paddon, Uplands, a Georgian-style house, is set in a park surrounded by gardens. Tea in the English tradition is served on the veranda, in the garden or indoors according to the season. The menu includes tea, scones, pastries, cucumber sandwiches, jam, Devonshire style cream and more, garnished with fresh mint and flowers from our gardens. Delicious! In addition to historical and contemporary art exhibits, Uplands offers a diverse range of activities and services: Concerts, Workshops for both children and adults, Sales of works by local artists as well as craft shows, Gift Shop and gift certificates, Gardens and picnic area, Group activities and prices, and Rentals for special occasion.

6. Centre Marie-Leonie Paradis

1820, rue Galt Ouest, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 4M1 Canada +1 819-346-2134 http://www.centremarie-leonieparadis.com/
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Centre Marie-Leonie Paradis

7. Asbestos Public Library

351 Boulevard St Luc, Asbestos, QC, Asbestos, Quebec J1T 1P3 Canada http://ville.asbestos.qc.ca/heures-accueil
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8. Musee Eaton Corner

374, Route 253, Cookshire, Quebec J0B 1M0 Canada +1 819-875-5256 http://www.quebecoriginal.com/fr-ca/fiche/quoi-faire/visites-et-patrimoine/musees-et-sites-historiques/musee-eaton-corner-1171959

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