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A CITY OF KNOWLEDGE, KNOW-HOW AND SAVOIR VIVRE
Very friendly and located in an exceptional natural setting, Sherbrooke offers all the advantages of a dynamic urban environment. Residents can enjoy the benefits of high quality services and a wide range of advantages. Superior infrastructures, green ways, security, sports, recreational activities, culture, health facilities, education, and participation in community life can easily be accessed by all. |
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Today, the city of Sherbrooke uniquely embodies the attributes of knowledge, know-how and savoir vivre. It boasts a combined university teaching / regional hospital, a clinical research center, a pharmacological institute, and a biomedical park, leading telecommunications developers. In addition, the city offers two parallel systems of education, in French and English, extending from primary to university levels. Sherbrooke is home to two reputable universities: l’Université de Sherbrooke (1954) and Bishop’s University (1843).
The City of Sherbrooke is a highly developed environment offering the highest number of free wireless internet access points to its citizens and visitors in the most popular public areas and commercial buildings.
Numerous sports activities
Surrounded by mountains and lakes, Sherbrooke offers an exceptional range of activities to sports enthusiasts: sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water-skiing, golf, tennis, soccer, baseball, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, cross-country and downhill skiing, snow shoeing, skating, snowmobiling as well as hunting and fishing. As well, many high-quality sports facilities offer indoor racket sports, training, climbing, gymnastics, swimming and various team sports all year around.
Diverse cultural activities
Sherbrooke abounds in entertainment and cultural activities. Theatres, cinemas, museums, art galleries, a symphony orchestra and various other shows contribute to the quality of life
Access to quality health care
Medical care is free for all Quebec residents, in accordance with the principle of universality. Sherbrooke has state-of-the-art installations: the Sherbrooke university hospital is spread over two sites and has a total of 720 short-term beds; the Sherbrooke Geriatric University Institute has 436 long-term beds at two different locations. Community health service centers (CLSCs) and private medical clinics further ensure the provision of quality health care.
Low crime rate
Sherbrooke has one of the lowest crime rates among Canadian cities with a population of 100,000 and more, and the lowest rate of violent crime, at 405 incidents per 100,000, when compared with 33 other Canadian cities.
The fire insurance rating attributed to Sherbrooke is 2 out of a possible 10 according to the Insurers Advisory Organization of Canada. This exceptional rating allows businesses to benefit from lower insurance premiums.
Low cost of living
The region has a low cost of living, lower in fact than most Canadian cities. There is a wide variety of dwelling types available at very reasonable prices “Sherbrooke continues to keep their competitive edge among their North-eastern counterparts, with strong competitiveness in the automotive, pharma, bio-tech, telecommunications, and aerospace industries.” Carl Deslongchamps, Partner, KPMG - May 2008.
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