New Haskell Library and Opera House Canadian entrance

New Haskell Library and Opera House Canadian entrance

Sherbrooke Record · 7 days ago
by Matthew Mccully · Community Interest

Record Staff (HB)

The Haskell Library and Opera House Board of Trustees is officially opening a brand-new Canadian entrance. This historic addition ensures uninterrupted access for Canadian patrons to the only library and opera house in the world deliberately built straddling an international border.

This construction follows an unexpected decision by U.S. authorities in March 2025, which restricted traditional Canadian access through the building’s historic main entrance.

For over a century, patrons from both countries entered through the same door without going through official border crossings. The new entrance preserves the institution’s founding mission: to serve as a shared cultural hub where borders disappear.

The opening ceremony for the new entrance will be on June 10, 2026 at 11a.m. at the location (1 Church Street, Stanstead), according to a press release from the Haskell. The inauguration is open to patrons, donors, the general public, media, and government representatives from both countries.

The Haskell structure has stood as a monument to international peace and community unity since 1904. While the events of 2025 presented an unprecedented challenge, the completion of this Canadian entrance is a testament to the unwavering commitment to the house’s patrons. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will include short speeches from board members and community leaders. It will be followed by a reception and guided tours of the facility.

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