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Town in Quebec, Canada
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Granby is a city of about 69,000 people (2021) with many tourist attractions, businesses, public services and rich history in La Haute-Yamaska, in the Eastern Townships (Estrie) region of Southwestern Quebec.
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Zoo de Granby
Zoo, water park and amusement park. Home to nearly 1,500 animals from over 225 different species, among which are elephants, giraffes, gorillas, and tigers. It hosts a Fête des Mascottes ("Mascot Festival") each year in July.
Canadian Army and Bronze Museum
Weapons, stamps, currency, sculptures.
Granby International classic car show
Granby's annual classic car show takes place at parc Daniel-Johnston on the three days over the last weekend in July. See over 3000 antiques, vintage, hot rods, muscle cars and classic imports cars.
Autodrome de Granby
The Autodrome Granby, one of Canada's largest dirt oval racing tracks, hosts professional racing teams every Friday night from May to September.
Orchards, alpaca farm and petting zoo. A fruit trees to pick your own fruit in harvest season, an interpretation centre explaining life on the farm, children’s games, seasonal activities, and a wide range of products made from their land. Cafe with lunches for $11-15. A three-bedroom cottage is available ($450 for nights, $200 each additional night) with full kitchen.
Palace - Theater
Performance hall offering a varied program of artists and shows.
Centre d'interprétation de la nature du lac Boivin
Lake Boivin, Daniel-Johnson Park, and the Centre d'interprétation de la nature du lac Boivin (nature interpretation centre of Lake Boivin) are landscaped with paths all around for bikers and pedestrians. Touching the heart of the town, Lake Boivin has Daniel-Johnson Park on its northern shores, from which residents and tourists practise recreational sports such as navigation and cycling, the park also hosts events for Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Earth day; as well as a self-proclaimed fête de la rivière (river's fest) to honour and clean the North Yamaska River; characteristic hills on the park's premises are very popular for picnicking during the summer and sleighing in the winter. The Centre d'interprétation de la nature du lac Boivin is a non-profit with a mission aimed at conservation of the territory, habitat, fauna and flora of Lake Boivin.
A provincial park that protects a vast humid zone around the Choinière reservoir; it is sought out for its forest, beach, walking and biking paths, as well as the navigation of its waters (only light non-motorized vehicles are permitted); it is considered an important bird sanctuary. Boats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, bikes, etc., available for rent. Dogs permitted in designated areas.
Park Victoria is the oldest urban garden in town. Its lot was purchased in 1889 and the park landscaped in 1900. In the warm months, free concerts are sometimes played in a gazebo.
Park Miner is the second oldest park in Granby; it lies downtown and houses Piscine Miner (Miner pool), the municipal indoor public pool. A monument to the founders of Saint-Jean-Baptiste society was erected in 1934. The first community public art gallery in the region is installed by Atelier 19. During the summer, the park has tents installed to house different public activities such as dance and music.
Granby Giant Omelette
Every June 24, thousands of eggs go into this giant omelette which is then shared with the crowd.
Granby Song Festival
The aim of the festival is to discover, develop and promote the next generation of French-language song from Quebec and abroad. Many well-known artists, such as Jean Leloup and Luc De Larochellière, have gained their first public exposure here. Ten days in late August. The festival celebrated your 50th birthday.
Since 1856, a large agricultural fair. The largest rural agricultural fair in Quebec.
Punk, rock and metal music. Second weekend in July.
Family restaurant with working-class cuisine. Rustic restaurant with open kitchen serving pizza, poutine and other dishes.
Dining room that can accommodate up to 40 people. Bring your own wine.
Restaurant.
Burgers, fries and poutine in a classic fastfoodery from the 1959s.
Speciality: pizza. Online ordering service.
Italian restaurant. Take-out menu available from 5 p.m.
Gastronomic restaurant.
Restaurant. Take-out menu. Catering service and chef at home.
Restaurant.
Upscale cafe offering breakfast, sandwiches, pizzas, salads, burgers, etc.
Restaurant. Bring your own wine. Online ordering service. Shop. Establishment having obtained several decorations in particular in 2021 "restaurant of the year by Aliments du Québec on the menu", "greenest restaurant in Canada" in 2020, LEAF certification level 3, "Laureate Initiative in sustainable tourism 2019".
Healthy restaurant.
Bistro. Offer of ready meals, pastries, catering service.
Belgian restaurant. Gourmet lunches. European dinners. Also at 102, rue Principale (+1 450-994-7676) daily 08:00 to 14:30.
Vietnamese restaurant. Bring your own wine. Terrace seating option.
Restaurant.
Online store of ready meals. Sugar shack. Interpretation and games. Frozen food store.
Bar. Meals on site.
Brewery.
A craft microbrewery specializing in German beer with a tasting room.
Brasserie artisanale.
Classic European architecture, access to therapeutic baths, massages, an indoor heated pool and whirlpool. Free Wi-Fi, exercise room, free breakfast. All guest rooms offer cable television, refrigerator, coffee maker, desk and mini bar.
Spa, exercise room, heated outdoor pool, a playground for children, three restaurants.
Hotel offering 81 rooms, each of which is equipped with a mini-fridge and air conditioning. Free full breakfast. Flat screen TV & Illico. Zoo packages are available.
Available offer of two types of packages with the Zoo and Amazoo. All rooms contain: microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning, large color television with cable, desk (table). In addition, an outdoor heated swimming pool is available in the summer season.
Lounge area with TV, outdoor pool, bicycle shed and air-conditioned rooms.
Offers four large spacious bedrooms, each equipped with a private bathroom with a ceramic and glass shower, heat pump, individually controlled air conditioning or heating, patio door giving access to a balcony or directly to the land. Panoramic view of Mount Shefford. Bistro-style dining room (individual table).
Breakfast included. Services included in each room: private bathroom (with clawfoot tub), fridge-freezer, air conditioner, access to a BBQ.
Cottage built in the 1940s. Full breakfast service. Collection of teapots of more than 200 units.
Offer of nine suites. Family concept with shared games room. Located near bike paths, historical monuments, children's play area, several parks including Victoria (swings), Daniel Johnson (skating rink and pedal boats) and Miner (indoor swimming pool) parks.
Campsite offering a heated swimming pool and an artificial lake with lifeguards and water games, a community hall, a canteen/convenience store, six sanitary blocks, an arcade, a playground, a "CAN" mascot, a propane filling service, firewood, a library and a card game room. The sports offered are: Basketball, baseball, irons, roller skating, petanque, dek hockey, pickleball, soccer, tennis, cycling, volleyball, jumping pillow and water trampoline.
Marché public de Granby et région
Farmers' market offering products from their land and their local produce.
106 stores including IGA and Walmart.
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