This riding in the south of the province is located in the Quebec region of Estrie.

It consists of most of the city of Sherbrooke, other than certain areas to the north and south.

It was created in 1924 from parts of Town of Sherbrooke and Richmond—Arthabaska ridings.

The 2012 electoral redistribution saw this riding gain and lose territory with Compton—Stanstead.

This riding has elected the following members of the House of Commons of Canada: Source: Elections Canada Note: Conservative vote is compared to the total of the Canadian Alliance vote and Progressive Conservative vote in 2000 election.