After leaving Musquoboboit Harbour yesterday, I drove east to the neat Sherbrooke Village. Sherbrooke is actually a town, but most visitors drive through the main street and go directly to the living history museum.
Costumed interpreters greeted me when I arrived and the 25 recreated buildings evoked life at the turn of the century. If you time it right, you can also see demonstrations like pottery, a blacksmith at work, candle making, 19th century photography, rug hooking and quilting.
They have a cute little tearoom where you can sit down for a cup of something warm during the lunch hours (11:00 am – 2:00 pm). It’s a nice way to spend the day and kids seem to love watching the demonstrations and some of the hands on things to do.
Where to Stay Near Sherbrooke Village
Right on the main street of the town is St. Mary’s River Lodge. I met one of the friendly Swiss owners, who told me that during the winter, her brother takes over and converts the accommodation into a recording studio (you can still book rooms, usually without breakfast, and just negotiate the rate and terms with him).
Otherwise, the rooms are especially clean, fresh and constantly updated (new paint, small touches, etc.) to keep it up to par. It’s a simple place to stay and the rates are reasonable (you can get a room for under $100 CAD).
Just before you hit the main street of Sherbrooke, there’s a little B&B if you turn right on a dirt road. It’s called Daysago B&B (902-522-2811 or 1-866-522-2811) and I found it by chance.
The quaint farmhouse is filled with old books and antique furniture. You can relax on the porches that overlook St. Mary’s River and Sherbrooke Village. Supposedly, there are lots of bird sightings and this location is super quiet. You can walk to the village in about 5 minutes.
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Copyright 2009 Lori Henry
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