Murals of Sherbrooke ‑ Virtual Guide

Discover nearly twenty giant murals in downtown Sherbrooke — a must-see attraction on your visit! Spot them and enjoy a unique free experience with each one — like magic, 365 days a year. BaladoDiscovery guides you from one mural to the next, while enhancing your visit with an immersive exploration of the surrounding area, beyond the suggested route.

EXPLORE

Relive Sherbrooke’s vibrant past, brought to life by these murals. BaladoDiscovery gives you access to captivating short videos, including exclusive interviews, century-old photos, and rare archival film clips. 

Explore short history clips that reveal the untold stories behind each mural. Enjoy a free, authentic experience featuring real-life testimonies from artists, citizens, and historians—some of whom you might even recognize in the murals themselves! Restaurants and shops line the way.

SEEK AND FIND

Up for a seek-and-find challenge? Each mural comes with a set of clues displayed on BaladoDiscovery—objects, elves, small creatures, and famous quotes—waiting to be discovered on-site. With three clue levels (easy, medium, difficult) and instant access to the answers, the experience is both fun and accessible for everyone.

ENHANCED IMMERSION (new)

BaladoDiscovery offers you the opportunity to enhance your discovery of the Sherbrooke Murals Tour. With your mobile, many extra historic sites and monuments appear around you, each offering on-demand historical presentation. Unlock these secrets of history by selecting the See Around tool (where you’ll find the interactive map).

STARTING POINT

At the corner of Wellington and Frontenac Streets.

OPTIMIZED EXPERIENCE

Download the free BaladoDiscovery mobile app for the best experience instead of using the website. The self-guided tour can even be accessed offline by using the Preload option in the app. Headphones are also recommended for a smooth walking experience.

Over 500 self-guided tours are available for free in the same app—completely ad-free. Explore your favorites at your own pace!

Enjoy your visit!

CREDITS

This multimedia project was developed by Focus.Films in partnership with M.U.R.I.R.S, and other local community groups.

The murals created by  M.U.R.I.R.S. (a Sherbrooke group dedicated to urban revitalization and social cohesion) offer snapshots of Sherbrooke's culture and history.  M.U.R.I.R.S. has a mandate to build and foster community and social cohesion via its mural project.

CREW - MURALS PROJECT
Ideator: Serge Malenfant, Artistic director: Geneviève Reesör, Artists: Gabriel Aubert-Gosselin, Véronique Boislard, Raphaelle Coulombe-Allie, Denis Jacques, Odile Richer, Dany Ferland, Sybiline, Saïda Tremblay. Adèle Blais. Production: M.U.R.I.R.S. & Ville de Sherbrooke.

CREW - MULTIMÉDIA PROJECT
Researchers: Marc-Olivier Lavertu, Mathieu Paradis, Sophie Cadorette, Sébastien Charette, Anne-Josée Bédard, Joshua Lessard, Marie-Ève Jean, Editor: Marc-Olivier Lavertu. Director, writer, off-camera interviewer: Gérald Gilbert. Production: Focus.Films.

ARCHIVES - AUDIO, PHOTO, FILM AND VIDEO
Centre de ressources pour l’étude des Cantons-de-l’Est, Bertrand Lacasse, Fernand Bissonnette, Réseau TVA, Bureau des archives nationales du Québec (fonds Henry Michaud, Herménégilde Lavoie, Ville de Sherbrooke; Arthur Lamothe; Paul Vézina; Henri Michaud; Antonio Pinard; Herménégilde Lavoie; Les cinéastes associés); La Tribune; CBC / Radio-Canada - Archives.

MUSIC
Under licence of FCP Studio-2 (Sound Track Pro) and Garage Band.

PRODUCTION

9029-1949 Québec inc, in collaboration with MURIRS & City of Sherbrooke.