Magog

Magog is a town of 25,000 people (2011) in Quebec at the northern end of Lake Memphremagog.

Understand
Magog flourished in the 19th century thanks to the construction of flour, saw and card mills by Ralph Merry III, the founder of Magog. Arriving in the region around 1797, he constructed the first dam on the north side of the river, between an island and a stream, where the railway now lies.

The town’s original name was “Outlet”, as it is located where the lake drains. For the same reason, the parish of Saint-Patrice-de-Magog, founded in 1861, carried the name Saint-Patrice-d’Outlet at the time. Outlet was the official name for many decades, although Magog started appearing on official documents in 1783.

In 1850, Outlet became Magog, which was incorporated on January 28, 1888 as a village, and in 1890 as a town.

Magog became a city in autumn 2002 when it merged with Magog Township, which covers a large area divided into three districts by two shores of Lake Memphremagog and the Town of Omerville, formerly a parish attached to Magog. In a historical context, this merger appealed to a strong sense of mutual ownership based on over 200 years of sharing and developing a common land.

By car

 * From Montreal take the Autoroute 10 East. Take exits 115, 118, or 123.
 * From Sherbrooke take the Autoroute 10 West. Take exits 115, 118, or 123.
 * From Vermont take I-91 North to Canadian border (Rock Island border crossing between Stanstead, QC and Derby Line, VT). It becomes Autoroute Joseph-Armand Bombardier (route 55). Take exit 29 or 33.

Summer

 * Memphrémagog Arts Circuit
 * Swimming and water sports
 * Golf and mini putt
 * Horseback riding
 * Tennis
 * Cycling
 * In-line skating
 * Stroll through the Baie-de-Magog park
 * Paintball
 * Visit vineyards

While you’re having fun in the water, keep an eye out for Memphré, a legendary lake creature that has been making waves for over 200 years. Memphré has been seen over 225 times, with sightings dating back to 1798.

Winter

 * Skating on the ice path that borders Lake Memphremagog
 * Snowmobile trails

Events

 * Traversée Internationale du Lac Memphrémagog swimming event
 * Magog-Orford Grape Harvest Festival, fall

Eat
The main street of downtown Magog offers great dining and retails options. Whichever restaurant you choose, look for the traditional comfort food, poutine (french fries, cheese curds, and gravy) or smoked meat.





Connect
Twenty Cogeco Wi-Fi network access points are available free of charge at Main Street and Merry Street in the downtown core.