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Plan Your Holiday Visit

Experience the magic of the holiday season in Sherbrooke now.

Explore our decorated historic buildings to engage with costumed interpreters sharing their holiday traditions.

Experience the family-friendly activities like wagon rides, Victorian fair games and music.

Learn about the holiday traditions and culture of our watershed and pick up heritage skills crafting alongside our village artisans.

How will you spend your visit?

Culinary experiences

It wouldn't be the holiday season if it didn't include festive culinary experiences.

Gather your family and friends for a traditional Victorian Tea at McDaniel's Tea Room or for the Groaning Board.

Reservations are strongly encouraged, seating is limited.

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Adult Workshops

Whether your creating memories or gifts, our selection of holiday workshops will give you a headstart on the season.

Workshops include wreath making, centrepieces, cards sea glass art and paint-based crafts.

Available soon.

Gold Rush! Escape Room

Experience our new escape room with a special holiday twist. Space is limited, so grab your fellow townsfolk and reserve your spot to solve the heist of 1867!

Great for groups of 2-6 people and is a 1-hour experience. Combination tickets are available.

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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.

We have also introduced a low-sensory space for this event. This space can be accessed at Brigley House (Building B on the map )

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. Warming stations are set-up throughout the Village, including heritage buildings that are heated by the woodstove.

We have a limited number of umbrellas available for visitors to use and there are water bottle refill stations located throughout the Village.

Where to eat

The Village invites you to book a Victorian Tea at McDaniel's Tea Room and Restaurant, the Groaning Board Feast on the Saturday, or to take advantage of one of the food vendors on site. The Tea Room is only open for the Victorian Teas which are by reservation.

In the commuity, 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.

Late arrival for booked programs or experiences will not be allotted additional time for their workshop or experience given the hours of the Village. If you think you are going to be late, please notify us as soon as possible at 1-902-522-2400 (toll free 1-888-743-7845).

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.

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.