Magog Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Magog featuring a house
On the northern shores of Lake Memphremagog is a town famous for its breathtaking scenery, watersports, wine and festivals.

Picturesque and laidback Magog is a paradise for outdoor lovers. Its attractions range from summer and winter sports to vineyards, cultural festivals and scenic trails. Visit French-speaking Magog at the northern end of Lake Memphremagog where it straddles the Magog River, surrounded by mountains and rolling countryside.

At beautiful Lake Memphremagog, enjoy year-round relaxation and recreation. In summer the beaches of Plage de la Baie-de-Magog and Plage des Cantons are ideal for picnics, swimming and sunbathing. Explore the calm glacial water via paddleboat, kayak, fishing boat or cruise boat. Watch for Memphré, a fabled long-necked lake monster. In winter try ice-skating and ice-fishing on the frozen waters.

Magog’s main street, Rue Principale, skirts the lake and the north banks of the Magog River. Here you’ll find art galleries, museums, boutique stores, cafés and restaurants. Investigate the displays of naïve art at the Museé International d’art naïf de Magog. Watch live music performances and attend theater productions at Le Vieux Clocher de Magog.

Find more opportunities for outdoor recreation within walking distance of downtown Magog. Follow hiking trails through wetlands and thick woods at Marais de la Riviere aux Cerises. Navigate the maze at Labyrinthe Magog and stroll through the garden at Jardin du Grand Ben. Alternatively, relax in the thermal spas, baths and saunas of the Nordic Spa Station.

Magog is known for its wine-making heritage too. Take a guided tour of vineyards such as Vignoble le Cep d’Argent. Visit the town in September for the Magog-Orford Grape Harvest Festival, when up to 150 exhibitors offer wine tastings and cooking workshops along with live music and grape-crushing demonstrations. Other town festivals include the summer Circuit des arts Memphremagog, which showcases the work of regional artists.

Magog is less than a 90-minute drive from Montreal. Rent a car or bike and visit nearby Mount Orford, home to the Station de Ski du Mount Orford. Hike, cycle or ski along the trails amid the forests and lakes of the stunning Parc National du Mont-Orford.

Le Chateau du Lac
Le Chateau du Lac
3 out of 5
85 Rue Merry S, Magog, QC
The price is AU$156 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$156
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Magog. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Memphremagog Lake Beach and Magog Marine are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
"WHAT a find! My first time to Magog but I'm sure not our last. This property has great 'bones.' It's a beautiful building, which has benefitted from loving, careful restorations--that are ongoing. Our room (#8) really was a suite. Public spaces are charming and comfortable. We were in the area for ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2024

Le Chateau du Lac
Quartier des Marinas - Hôtel Expérience
Quartier des Marinas - Hôtel Expérience
4.5 out of 5
482 Rue Principale O, Magog, QC
The price is AU$238 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$238
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Magog. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and 3 meeting rooms. Popular attractions Memphremagog Lake Beach and Merry ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"Very nice find. Opened recently and decided to give it a try. What a great surprise. Beautiful, easy, wonderful service , amazing value. Bed could be a little more comfortable but I'm almost trying to find a fault because it's hard to find anything negative."

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2024

Quartier des Marinas - Hôtel Expérience
Auberge Du Grand Lac
Auberge Du Grand Lac
3 out of 5
40, Rue Merry Sud, Magog, QC
The price is AU$193 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$193
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Magog. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (950 reviews)
"Great location fabulous restaurants near by. easy walking to town and river."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2024

Auberge Du Grand Lac
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quartier des Marinas - Hôtel Expérience
Quartier des Marinas - Hôtel Expérience
4.5 out of 5
482 Rue Principale O, Magog, QC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Magog. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and 3 meeting rooms. Popular attractions Memphremagog Lake Beach and Merry ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"Very nice find. Opened recently and decided to give it a try. What a great surprise. Beautiful, easy, wonderful service , amazing value. Bed could be a little more comfortable but I'm almost trying to find a fault because it's hard to find anything negative."

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2024

Quartier des Marinas - Hôtel Expérience
O'berge du Village
O'berge du Village
3 out of 5
261, rue Merry Sud, Magog, QC
Stay at this 3-star golf vacation home in Magog. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Memphremagog Lake Beach and Magog Marine ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (71 reviews)
"Convenient and had all amenities needed. Cool stay. Would recommend"

Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2023

O'berge du Village
2 bedroom club azure condo near the lake
2 bedroom club azure condo near the lake
Magog
Stay at this ski condo in Magog. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and an in-room DVD player. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
Fabulous ski retreat for 2, close to Magog, Orford and Owl's Head!
"This quiet, cozy (non-smoking) property is fantastic for a ski getaway, either for 2 adults, with or without 2 kids, has 2 full baths, two levels. NO STAIRS to bring in your heavy ski luggage, very close to your reserved parking spot. All is super-clean, with a very firm but also very comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2024

2 bedroom club azure condo near the lake
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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