Costumed interpreter, a man, riding a penny-farthing past the blacksmith shop.

Sherbrooke Village

Spend a day with the old ways at Sherbrooke Village, where history comes to life. Workshops, heritage artisans, interactive exhibits, and guided tours immerse you in a bygone era where timber, tall ships and gold ruled life along the Napu’saqnuk/St. Mary’s River. Experience rousing concerts, rich culture, delicious food, and the rhythm of a working, living village. 

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A vintage-style promotional graphic with a dark teal overlay featuring a 19th-century illustration of a thief. The man, wearing a bowler hat, glasses, and a neckerchief, holds a finger to his lips in a "shh" motion while peering into an open wooden safe. A red and gold ribbon banner in the top left corner reads "Now Open." Large, bold text layered over the center of the image reads: "TOWNSFOLK WANTED TO SOLVE A GOLD HEIST AND CATCH NOTORIOUS THIEVES! Book your team today."
  • Experience
Gold Rush! Escape Room
3 Jun 2026 - 13 Sep 2026
The year is 1867, and Sherbrooke is a bustling boomtown thriving…
Sherbrooke Village
A group a performers on stage.
  • Special event
Rhubarb Roundup
13 Jun 2026
Sherbrooke Village is proud to launch its first-ever Theatre…
Sherbrooke Village
Cooked lobster on a plate with lemon.
  • Culinary
Lobster Boil
26 Jun 2026
Savour the flavours of the season with a classic Nova Scotia…
Sherbrooke Village
Cast iron pot of baked beans.
  • Culinary
Lumber Camp Cookout
10 Jul 2026
Come settle in for a rustic evening at the edge of Sherbrooke…
Sherbrooke Village
Bowl of Chowder
  • Culinary
Chowderfest
7 Aug 2026
Be part of a coastal tasting experience celebrating the flavours…
Sherbrooke Village
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Stories

Female costumed interpreter working in the print shop.
  • Cultural History
In this episode, we take a look at a stuffed bulldog lithograph print from the late 19th century, made by the Arnold Printworks company. Patented in either 1892 or 1902, this fabric-printed and straw-…
Male costumed interpreter holding a spoon
  • Cultural History
In this episode, we take a closer look at Victorian fire Mustache Guards—Moustache cups or mugs were quite popular with the gentleman of the Victorian era. With the fashion of having styled moustaches,…
Looking out a window at Sherbrooke Village.
  • Cultural History
In this episode, we take a closer look at Victorian FIRE SCREENS—an essential accessory for any well-to-do lady. Worried about their complexion, women used these screens to shield their skin from the heat…
Greenwood Cottage a white house with a red roof.
  • Cultural History
Welcome to Sherbrooke Village's Collection's Corner, where our Collection Assistant, Madison Howard, unveils the hidden gems of Sherbrooke Village. In her first spotlight, discover a pair of…
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