Sherbrooke Murals Circuit
Circuit des murales de Sherbrooke
More than a dozen giant narrative murals scattered through the old town, using trompe-l'œil techniques to tell the history and people of Sherbrooke.
The Sherbrooke mural project began in 2002. The local arts group MURIRS painted more than a dozen large trompe-l'œil murals on the exterior walls of old buildings in the old town. Their themes include the city's development, the industrial age, cultural figures and daily life. The most popular are The History of Sherbrooke and Splendour, in which painted figures blend seamlessly with real windows and balconies. The murals are concentrated along Wellington, King and Frontenac streets. The tourist centre provides a walking map. The full route takes about two hours, is free, and can easily be combined with a visit to the art museum and the cathedral.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Basilica-Cathedral of Saint-Michel
- Musée de la nature et des sciences
- Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke
- Lac des Nations
- North Hatley & Lake Massawippi
- Laiterie de Coaticook
- Gorge de Coaticook & Foresta Lumina
- Magog & Lake Memphremagog