Sherbrooke Village

Frommer's Review

About half of the town of Sherbrooke comprises Sherbrooke Village, a historic section surrounded by low fences, water, and fields. (It's managed as part of the Nova Scotia Museum.) You'll have to pay admission to wander around, but the price is well worth it. This is the largest restored village in Nova Scotia, and it's unique in several respects. For one, almost all of the buildings are on their original sites (only two have been moved). Also, many homes are still occupied by local residents, and private homes are interspersed with the buildings open to visitors. The church is still used for services on Sundays, and you can order a meal at the old Sherbrooke Hotel. (I recommend the fish cakes and oven-baked beans.)

Some 25 buildings have been restored and opened to the public, ranging from a convincing general store to the operating blacksmith shop and post office. Look also for the temperance hall, courthouse, printery, boat-building shop, drugstore, and schoolhouse. These are staffed by genial, costumed interpreters, who can tell you about life in the 1860s. Be sure to ask about the source of the town's early prosperity. Plan to spend up to a half-day, depending on your (and your kids') interest level.

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