City of Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke Facts

City of Sherbrooke Web site http://www.ville.sherbrooke.qc.ca

Tourist attractions http://www.cantonsdelest.com

Population: 300,383

Location: Eastern Townships
of Quebec
Near Montreal and Quebec City, close to the United States (Portland and Boston) as well as the major highways.

Climate: Continental climate, temperatures are similar to Montreal, but less humid; mild winters, longer and hotter summers.

Sherbrooke can be compared to an oasis in the heart of the Eastern Townships. The city benefits from the best advantages of both city and country living!

It is the ideal setting to practice outdoor activities, and its vibrant cultural life compares very favorably with the one in bigger centers. Entrepreneurs will find a host of business opportunities in Sherbrooke.

As well, Sherbrooke is the city with the third highest number of immigrants in the province of Quebec.

Settling in Sherbrooke is not only a good business choice but also a good lifestyle choice!

Sherbrooke Features:

• Approximately fifty specialized research centers
• Solid expertise in precision tooling, biomedical and environmental technology as well as in microelectronics
• Excellent health network
• Premier universities: Université de Sherbrooke (French) and Bishop’s University (English).
• Full range of government services.