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Granby | Quebec
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Zoo de Granby
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The Zoo de Granby, a finalist for the Excellent Tourism Award in 2018 by the Alliance of the Tourism Industry of Quebec, makes for the perfect afternoon or even full-day family activity on your trip to Granby! With about 1500 animals belonging to over 225 species (90 being marine species), there is much to see […]
Musée Canadien de L’Arme et Du Bronze
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The Musée Canadien de L’Arme et Du Bronze (Canadian Army and Bronze Museum) is a popular establishment in Granby. Here, you will find many rare, unique, and historically significant types of arms used in the wars and conflicts that Canada has partaken in. There is also a great variety of art to admire on your […]
Parc Daniel-Johnson
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Located right along the edge of Boivin Lake, Parc Daniel-Johnson is a hidden jewel of Granby. There are many facilities to use and activities to partake in at this park, such as water activities, soccer, beach volleyball, skateboarding, picnics at the picnic tables, a playground in the summer, and ice skating, tubing, hockey, and sledging […]
Palace de Granby
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The Palace de Granby is a performing arts centre converted from an old movie theatre. It is excellent for some memorable entertainment during your travels! With over 100 events held annually, we enjoy concerts, dance shows, magic, and comedy acts. The location is in downtown Granby makes access to the theatre very convenient. The Palace […]
Distillerie de la Chaufferie
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The Distillerie de la Chaufferie is a Granby distillery well known for its tasty drinks (particularly gin and vodka) and welcoming ambiance. The distillery was first created by Bryan Furlong, who wanted to follow an English tradition of making authentic gin. Eventually, he was joined by more employees to create the twelve-man team that operates […]
Centre d’Interprétation de la Nature du Lac Boivin
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The Centre d’Interprétation de la Nature du Lac Boivin, translating to the Lake Boivin Interpretation Centre of Nature is classified as an important zone of the conservation of birds in Granby. Over 260 species of birds call this outdoor conservation area home, and many endangered species have also found refuge in it. Besides observing the […]
Home Town of Gilles Carle
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Gilles Carle was a key figure in developing Québec cinema, one of the most prolific and important talents in the Canadian film industry. An Officer of the Order of Canada, a Grand Officer of the National Order of Québec and a Knight in France’s Légion d’honneur, he received numerous international prizes, Genies, Canadian Film Awards […]