• Autoroute 10, the motorway to the Eastern Townships, passes between Granby and Bromont on its way from Montreal to Magog and Sherbrooke.
• LimoCar, at the Couche-Tard store at 111 Rue St Charles S, ☏ +1 819-562-8899. One direct bus a day M-F on the Montréal – Sherbrooke line (1 hr 50 min, $23). (updated Jun 2019)

Transport urbain Granby. Three routes bearing the names South, North and Centre served by buses and taxis seven days a week. From Monday to Friday, buses and taxibus pass every 30 minutes. On Saturdays and Sundays, the buses of the South and North circuits and the taxibus pass hourly. adult $3.25, senior or student $3, child 12 and under free. (updated Jun 2019)

• Granby Zoo (Zoo de Granby), 525 St-Hubert St. 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. 13 to 64 years old $41, 3 to 12 years old $28, 2 years old $12, under 2 years old free, 65 years old and over $33, online promotion 5 people (all ages) $150. (updated Jun 2019)
• Musée canadien de l’Arme et du Bronze (Canadian Army and Bronze Museum), 53 Rue Dufferin, ☏ +1 450-405-4585. Sa Su 12:00-16:30; M-F by appointment. Weapons, stamps, currency, sculptures. adults $12, 65 and over $10, students 14 and over $10, children 5 years and under free, children 6 to 13 years $8. (updated Jun 2019)
• Voitures Anciennes de Granby (Granby International classic car show), 230 Drummond Street, ☏ +1 450-777-1330. 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. $12-15 per day, or $30 for 3 days, children 12 and under free. (updated Jun 2019)
• The Autodrome Granby (Autodrome de Granby), 1268 Cowie Street, ☏ +1 450-375-3055. The Autodrome Granby, one of Canada’s largest dirt oval racing tracks, hosts professional racing teams every Friday night from May to September. (updated Sep 2022)
• Verger Champetre – Gite & Compagnie, 2300 Cowie Street, ☏ +1 450-379-5155. Jun-Dec. 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. (updated Sep 2022)
• Palace – Salle de spectacle (Palace – Theater), 135, rue Principale, bureau 20, ☏ +1 450-375-2262, , billetterie@palace.qc.ca. Jun-Dec. Performance hall offering a varied program of artists and shows. (updated Sep 2022)

• 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.
• Yamaska National Park, 1780 Boulevard David Bouchard, Roxton Pond, ☏ +1 450-776-7182. 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. Adult $8.75/day, child 17 and under free; parking $8.50; ready-to-camp tents for 4-6 people $92-104, cabins for 4 people $258. (updated Aug 2019)
• Victoria Park. 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. (updated Sep 2020)
• Miner Park. 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. (updated Sep 2020)

Events

• Festival de la chanson de Granby (Granby Song Festival), 135 Rue Principale, bureau 31, ☏ +1 450-375-7555. 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. $120 for a six-evening package, which includes the finals. (updated Sep 2022)

Sugar bushes

• Érablière Bernard Mets cuisinés & interprétation, 1268, rue Denison Ouest, ☏ +1 450-375-5238. Online store of ready meals. Sugar shack. Interpretation and games. Frozen food store. (updated Sep 2022)

Galeries de Granby, 40, rue Évangéline. 106 stores including IGA and Walmart. (updated Sep 2022)

• Atelier Archibald, 150, rue St-Jacques. Family restaurant with working-class cuisine. Rustic restaurant with open kitchen serving pizza, poutine and other dishes. (updated Sep 2022)
• Bistro La Fringale, 76, rue Principale, ☏ +1 450-994-5994. Dining room that can accommodate up to 40 people. Bring your own wine. (updated Sep 2022)
• Bonne Bouffe, 185, rue Principale, ☏ +1 450-991-6011, info@bonnebouffesante.com. Restaurant. (updated Sep 2022)
• Cantine Ben La Bedaine, 599 rue Principale, ☏ +1 450-378-2921. Daily 10:00-00:00. Burgers, fries and poutine in a classic fastfoodery from the 1959s. (updated Sep 2022)
• Cantine chez Richard, 406, rue Denison, ☏ +1 450-777-4950. Speciality: pizza. Online ordering service. (updated Sep 2022)
• Di Carlo Restaurant Inc, 28, rue Dufferin, ☏ +1 450-375-0577. Italian restaurant. Take-out menu available from 5 p.m. (updated Sep 2022)
• La Maison Chez-Nous, 847, rue Mountain, ☏ +1 450-372-2991, info@lamaisoncheznous.com. Th-Su from 17:00. Gastronomic restaurant. Mains $50-62. (updated Sep 2022)
• La Table à Mo, 118, rue Principale, ☏ +1 450-372-0043. Restaurant. Take-out menu. Catering service and chef at home. (updated Sep 2022)
• Le Esmond, 231, rue St-Charles, ☏ +1 450-372-7727. Restaurant. (updated Sep 2022)
• Le Cafe de la Brulerie, 4 Rue de la Gare, ☏ +1 450-372-2200. M-W 07:00-21:00, Th F 07:00-22:00, Sa 08:00-22:00, Su 08:00-21:00. Upscale cafe offering breakfast, sandwiches, pizzas, salads, burgers, etc. (updated Sep 2022)
• Maison Boire, 13, rue Court, ☏ +1 579-365-3232. 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”. (updated Sep 2022)
• mangeZen, 190, rue Principale, ☏ +1 450-378-2626. Healthy restaurant. (updated Sep 2022)
• Pur Délice, 601, rue Denison, ☏ +1 450-375-2294. Bistro. Offer of ready meals, pastries, catering service. (updated Sep 2022)
• Restaurant C’est Belge, 246, Rue Robinson Sud East, ☏ +1 450-777-7676. W-Su 08:00-14:30. Belgian restaurant. Gourmet lunches. European dinners. Also at 102, rue Principale (+1 450-994-7676) daily 08:00 to 14:30. (updated Sep 2022)
• Restaurant Ly Anh, 38, rue St-Joseph, ☏ +1 450-372-9993. Vietnamese restaurant. Bring your own wine. Terrace seating option. (updated Sep 2022)
• Restaurant OBLON, 12, rue Principale, ☏ +1 450-776-1044. Restaurant. (updated Sep 2022)

• Bar Le Bonsaï, 350, rue St-Jacques (at Plaza Granby), ☏ +1 450-375-4642. Bar. Meals on site. (updated Sep 2022)
• Bar Taverne Des Loisirs, 588, rue St-Charles Sud, ☏ +1 450-378-7832. Brewery. (updated Sep 2022)
• Vrooden Brewery, 617 Simonds South, ☏ +1 450-956-0703. Th F 15:00-22:00, Sa 15:00-20:00. A craft microbrewery specializing in German beer with a tasting room. (updated Sep 2022)
• Le Grimoire – Microbrasserie / Fabrique – Boutique – Salon, 1546, rue Principale, ☏ +1 450-372-7079. Brasserie artisanale. (updated Sep 2022)

• St Christophe Hotel & Spa, Ascend Hotel, 255 Denison East (Lakeshore setting with direct access to the “Route Verte” (Green route) bike trail), ☏ +1 450-405-4782, toll-free: +1-855-973-7216. 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. From $189. (updated Sep 2022)
• Hotel Castel, 901 rue Principale (along Route 112), ☏ +1 450-378-9071, toll-free: +1-800-363-8953. Spa, exercise room, heated outdoor pool, a playground for children, three restaurants. (updated Sep 2022)
• Hotel Le Principal, 700 rue Principale (along Route 112), ☏ +1 450-378-8406, toll-free: +1 800-363-8953, info@hotelleprincipal.com. 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. (updated Sep 2022)

Motels

• Hôtel/motel Granby, 1085, rue Principale (at the corner of Route 139 and 112, on the border of Montérégie and the Eastern Townships), ☏ +1 450-378-6966, toll-free: +1 877-535-0535, fax: +1 450-378-6681, motelgranby@gmail.com. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 11:00. 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. (updated Sep 2022)

Gîtes, chalets

• Gîte B&B – Une Fleur au Bord de l’Eau, 90 Drummond (facing the L’Estriade bike path; near the shops and restaurants of downtown Granby), ☏ +1 514-755-3888. Lounge area with TV, outdoor pool, bicycle shed and air-conditioned rooms. (updated Sep 2022)
• Gî’TEMPS couette et café, 371, rue Couture (cottage with access to the Estriade cycle path), ☏ +1 450-531-9551. 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). (updated Sep 2022)
• La Maison Collins, 79, rue d’Ottawa, ☏ +1 450-830-0820, toll-free: +1-844-355-5355, info@lamaisoncollins.com. Breakfast included. Services included in each room: private bathroom (with clawfoot tub), fridge-freezer, air conditioner, access to a BBQ. (updated Sep 2022)
• Magnolia B&B, 180, rue Dufferin (cottage in the upper town sector), ☏ +1 450-777-7172, ccourchesne2006@hotmail.com. Cottage built in the 1940s. Full breakfast service. Collection of teapots of more than 200 units. (updated Sep 2022)
• uites du Centre-Ville, 27, rue Court (in the heart of downtown Granby), ☏ +1 450-361-1559. 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. (updated Sep 2022)

Camping

• Camping Granby, 310, rue Robitaille (south of the city of Granby in the urban area of Montplaisant), ☏ +1 450-372-6639. 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. (updated Sep 2022)

• Bibliothèque municipale Paul-O. Trépanier, 11, rue Dufferin, ☏ +1 450-776-8312, cacote@granby.qc.ca. The library is affiliated with the BIBLIO network of Quebec. (updated Sep 2022)
• Centre sportif Léonard-Grondin (Leonard-Grondin Sports Center), 601, rue Léon-Harmel, ☏ +1 450-776-8350, cslg@gmsgranby.org. This sports centre has three ice rinks and the amphitheater offers 3000 seats to spectators. (updated Sep 2022)

Brome

Southeast of Granby.

• Brome Fair, 345 Stagecoach Road, Brome (Autoroute 10 Exit 73 – route 241 south, left on route 104, right on route 215), ☏ +1 450-242-2870. Early September. Since 1856, a large agricultural fair. The largest rural agricultural fair in Quebec. (updated Jul 2020)

Bromont

Directly south of Granby (across the autoroute) is Bromont, the site of the equestrian competition for the 1976 Montréal Olympic Games.

Waterloo

A small village directly to the east.

• Underground music festival of Waterloo, Rue du Lac, Waterloo (follow Autoroute 10 E towards Chemin Foster (QC-243 N), take exit 90 of Autoroute 10 Ouest; at the stop sign, turn left on Chemin Foster to Waterloo; at the intersection of Foster and Foster Road, turn left; turn left on Rue Du Lac). Punk, rock and metal music. Second weekend in July. Entrance to the site, parking and concerts are free. (updated Jun 2019)

Montreal ← Chambly ←	W  E	→ Eastman → Sherbrooke
Montréal ← Longueuil ←	W  E	→ Thetford Mines → Frampton
Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu ← Saint-Hyacinthe ←	N  S	→ Sainte-Cécile-de-Milton → End
Drummondville ← Acton Vale ←	N  S	→ Bromont → Abercorn