Parc de l'Ancien-Chemin-de-Fer

Parc de l'Ancien-Chemin-de-Fer is a linear park in Sherbrooke that follows a retired railway track and connects different neighborhoods across the city. The paved path runs through green areas with native plants and offers multiple entry points with benches and water fountains spaced along the way.

The railway line was built during the era when train transport was vital to Sherbrooke's growth and shaped the city's development. Later, the abandoned track was transformed into a public park to return the industrial space back to the community.

The space shows how a former railway became a place where neighbors gather and spend time together. Families use the paths for walks, jogging, or cycling, and meet at quiet spots along the route.

You can enter the park at many different points, making it easy to find a convenient starting location. The paths are flat and paved, which makes walking and cycling comfortable for people of any age.

Sections of the original railway tracks and stone foundations remain visible within the park's landscape today. These remnants serve as reminders of the site's past and show how the old infrastructure was woven into the new green space.