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Sherbrooke Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Are you looking for things to do in Sherbrooke? The Sherbrooke Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 2-hour self-guided tour of the city. A stroll through its historic center is an opportunity to learn how the city came about and what makes it thrive today. You will have to solve challenges at each stage to discover your next destination. You will walk from the City Hall to the Sherbrooke Hussars, then on to the Basilica-Cathedral of Saint Michael, and the Granada Theater. See several monuments, and many murals, learn about the history of the city and its builders, and have fun taking on challenges. The Sherbrooke Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 2.7 km /1.71 mi self-guided walking tour. There are challenges at most stops. It will take you between 2 and 3 hours to complete this activity. - A fun learning experience - See the sights! - Learn some local history - Challenge your knowledge - Fun for all ages, kids included - Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule

What to Expect

Private tour
8 stops
18 places
2 hrs – 3 hrs

Stop at: Sherbrooke

5 min

Discover the heart of the city and a beautiful park. Learn some history and solve a challenge.

Pass by: Sherbrooke City Hall

Admire the beautiful Second Empire city hall building. Learn about its history and solve a challenge here. 5 minutes on site

Stop at: Magog River Gorge

20 min

See a few murals and solve challenges with them. Walk over the Magog River and learn where it is sourced, and where it ends up. Then take the pathway alongside the river gorge to see another mural and challenge.

Pass by: Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts

See the Second Empire Fine Arts Museum building. Learn about its history and solve a challenge here. Spend 10 minutes getting here and on-site.

Pass by: Plymouth-Trinity United Church

See the Sherbrooke Historical Society building and learn about it. Then continue onward to this anglophone church. Learn its history and solve a challenge here. 10 minutes

Stop at: Parc James-S.-Mitchell

5 min

Walk through this small park to see a large water fountain. Find out who it honors as you solve a challenge.

Pass by: The Sherbrooke Hussars - Manège militaire William

See the old military barracks housing the Sherbrooke Hussars. Learn about the tank out front and its illustrious WWII career. Solve a challenge here Then walk around the back to see the Old Sherbrooke Prison where you'll solve another challenge. Spend 15 minutes

Stop at: Magog River Gorge

10 min

Descend the gorge at a different location from before (not in winter) to approach a small hydro-electric plant set on the river. Learn about its history and solve a challenge here.

Stop at: Centrale Frontenac

10 min

Walk around this old power station and learn its history. Solve a few challenges here.

Stop at: CHLT-TV - 50 ANS À NOTRE IMAGE (murale #4)

5 min

See another of the city's many murals. Learn what this one honors and solve an observation challenge here.

Pass by: Musee de la nature et des sciences

See and learn about Sherbrooke's science museum. Solve a challenge here. Walk up the chill to see another 2 murals and solve challenges with each one. Learn about the fish market with another challenge. Spend 20 minutes at these locations.

Pass by: St-Michael Cathedral-Basilica

Approach and learn about Sherbrooke's Cathedral. Solve a code-breaking challenge here. 5 min

Pass by: Sherbrooke Seminary

Learn about Sherbrooke's old seminary school, now a high school. It has a long and rich history. Solve a challenge here, 5 minutes on site

Stop at: Sherbrooke War Memorial

5 min

Make your way to the Monument to the Braves of Sherbrooke, honoring the region's soldiers who fought in the Great War (WWI). Solve a challenge here 5 min

Pass by: St. Patrick's Church

Learn about this red brick church and solve 2 challenges here. 5 minutes

Pass by: Sherbrooke Chamber of Commerce

Learn about the local chamber of commerce as you discover another grand mural. Solve a challenge here 5 minutes.

Stop at: Sherbrooke mural #7: MURALE #SHERBYLOVE (murale #7)

5 min

Cross King St to see this Mural up high on a building's side wall. Solve a challenge

Pass by: Theatre Granada

See Sherbrooke's oldest theatre. Learn its history and solve a challenge here. 5 minutes

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
  • 24/7 customer support
  • 24 locations of interest seen
  • 23 varied challenges
NOT INCLUDED
  • This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
  • You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

Meeting And Pickup

End Point

Where the tour ends

This experience ends at the starting point.

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

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