Magog Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Québec, Canada
About Magog
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 co
Top Attractions in Magog
Explore the best things to see and do in Magog:
- ★Chemin des Cantons
- ★Escapades Memphrémagog
- ★Marais de la Riviere aux Cerises
- ★Mont Orford Ski Area
- ★Orford Express
- ★Owl's Head
- ★Parc national du Mont-Orford
- ★Parcs municipaux Magog
Where to Eat in Magog
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abbaye Saint-Benoit-du-Lac
- 🍴Au Gré du Vent
- 🍴Bar Laitier La Lichette
- 🍴Boulangerie Owl's Bread
- 🍴Cavallini Il Ristorante
- 🍴Douceur Antillaise
Where to Stay in Magog
- 🏨Auberge Aux 4 Saisons d'Orford
- 🏨Auberge du Grand Lac
- 🏨Auberge du Mont Orford
- 🏨Aux Jardins Champêtres
- 🏨B&B Au Manoir de la rue Merry
- 🏨Estrimont
Magog Travel Guide Sections
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