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Planning Your Visit
Every path leads to discovery at Sherbrooke now!
Explore our historic buildings to uncover tales of tall ships, timber, and gold.
Learn about the lore of our watershed and pick up heritage skills crafting alongside our village artisans,
And find serenity along the storied banks of the St. Mary's River. Whatever your calling, Sherbrooke Village is more than a destination. It's a journey into the heart of Nova Scotia.
The Village offers over 20 original buildings and workshops, along with gardens and trails to visit and explore. We recommend planning at least 2-4 hours for your visit in order to experience as much of the Village as possible.
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How will you spend your visit?
DISCOVER
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
COSTUMED INTERPRETERS
HERITAGE TRADES AND CRAFTS
DELICIOUS FOODS
Experience
Be your own Victorian during our Explorer Experience when you dress in costume, immerse yourself in Village life and enjoy a light Victorian Tea at McDaniel's Tea Room.
Looking to extend your stay? Whether its the harmony of our Courthouse Concert series, the spine-tingling allure of our thrilling Ghost Tours or the excitement of our weekend events, there's something for everyone to experience.
Connect
Book a workshop or program, and learn first-hand from our heritage artisans and interpreters.
Sherbrooke Village offers full day workshops and shorter programs for visitors of all ages.
We welcome you to spark your imagination in every corner of this vibrant community.
Parking
Parking is available free of charge in our large parking lot
located next to the Visitor Reception Centre. Follow the signs from Main
Street.
We also have two EV Flow charging stations available on a
first come, first serve basis. Inquire with our staff at the Visitor
Reception Centre.
Accessibility
Sherbrooke Village public buildings are wheelchair accessible. We also
have an electric scooter and wheelchairs available for use by visitors
on a first come, first serve basis. Please inquire with staff at the
Visitor Reception Centre.
Individuals with a Blue Access Card will receive 50% off admission for the card holder. Admission is free for one person accompanying
a visitor with a disability to the Museum.
What to bring
The Village is open rain or shine, but may close during extreme
weather events. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a
water bottle, umbrella and/or outdoor clothing as needed. Sunscreen is
also recommended for sunny summer days.
We have a limited
number of umbrellas available for visitors to use and there are water
bottle refill stations located throughout the Village.
If you are doing a Workshop or the Explorer Experience, please consult the program description for information on what to bring.
Pets
Sherbrooke Village is pet friendly, but must be kept on a leash and
under control at all times. Depending on weather, they may not be
allowed in all buildings.
Please keep in mind that farm animals live at the Village, please be vigilant around these animals and move away if you think your pet will become scared or reactive.
Where to eat
The Village invites you to visit McDaniel's Tea Room and Restaurant on site for lunch or an afternoon tea and dessert. Victorian Teas are also available on Sundays from 12pm to 3pm, reservations are encouraged.
Thinking of bringing a picnic? Enjoy one of our picnic areas along the river, on Greenwood Cottage lawn, or next to the park.
In the community, we also recommend Beanie's Bistro (2-minutes away), Sherbrooke Village Inn (5-minutes away) and Liscomb Lodge (20-minutes away) for dining.
Visitor policies
Cancellation and late policy
Please see individual programs and experiences for specific cancellation and late policies.
In general, cancellations made less than 48 hours prior are non-refundable. Participants will be notified, when possible, 48 hours in advance if experience is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Smoking and Vaping
Smoking, vaping and the use of all smoke-related products including e-cigarettes, cigars, vaporizers,
tobacco and its derivatives, and cannabis and its derivatives are
prohibited within the Village. Please use the parking lot area.