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Before you go
Your trip to Magog.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Magog – Quebec Destination Cantons-de-l'Est about 245 km from Quebec
How to get there
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Aéroport international Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) Dorval · 135 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 120 km from Montreal via Autoroute 10. Intercity buses stop in the town.
How many days
Two days: one for the waterfront and Mont-Orford, another for the abbey and the lakeside villages.
When to go
June to September for the lake and trails; late September to mid-October for the colors; December to March for skiing at Mont-Orford.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
The waterfront is best on foot or by bicycle. For the park, the abbey and the villages, use a car.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Magog
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Morning
Mont-Orford
Climb Mont-Orford by trail or by the gondola, when it’s operating, to see Lake Memphrémagog.
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Afternoon
Magog waterfront
Walk or cycle along the lake promenade and Magog’s main street.
2 days in Magog
Day 1
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All day
Orford and Magog
Hike in Mont-Orford Park in the morning and spend the afternoon on the lakeside.
Day 2
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All day
Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
Follow the lake’s western shore to the Abbey of Saint-Benoît-du-Lac and return through the villages and wineries of the area.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Magog?
Stroll along Lake Memphrémagog’s waterfront, climb Mont-Orford and visit the Abbey of Saint-Benoît-du-Lac.
Does Magog have a beach?
Yes, there are lake beaches on the town’s waterfront, with swimming in summer.
How far is Magog from Montreal?
About 120 km, roughly a one-and-a-half-hour drive.
Does Lake Memphrémagog reach the United States?
Yes, the southern part of the lake is in Vermont.