MAGOG BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
La Route du Monstre — a one‑hour shoreline cruise around Lake Memphrémagog
A one‑hour boat tour from Les Excursions L'Air Du Lac that traces the lake’s shoreline past mountains, grand residences, lakeside pools and classic boathouses while the captain narrates local stories.
La Route du Monstre — a one‑hour shoreline cruise around Lake Memphrémagog.
La Route du Monstre is a compact, atmospheric cruise along the shores of Lake Memphrémagog. Over the course of an hour you glide past sweeping shoreline, mountain backdrops and the remarkable waterfront features—pools that meet the lake, elegant boathouses and sumptuous residences—while the captain provides historical context and anecdotes. Multiple departures run seven days a week, making the cruise easy to slot into a day on the lake.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lake vistas and mountain backdrop
The cruise keeps close to the shoreline for unobstructed views of Lake Memphrémagog and the surrounding mountains, delivering steady photo opportunities and a strong sense of place in a short span of time.
Grand residences, lakeside pools and boathouses
Along the route you’ll pass sumptuous waterfront homes, visible lakeside pools and elegant boathouses—distinctive shoreline features that define the local character.
Narrative cruising with the captain
The captain punctuates the voyage with stories and historical notes, giving the one‑hour trip a narrative arc as you travel the lake’s edges.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The tour is a relaxed, continuous loop along the lake’s edge: boarding, a measured cruise past landmark residences and boathouses, anecdote‑filled narration from the captain, and disembarkation after roughly an hour. The format is simple—designed for sweeping views and steady storytelling rather than strenuous activity.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this one‑hour cruise suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
If you’re travelling with an infant under 24 months note they can ride free when on a parent’s lap or seated in a stroller.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The cruise lasts one hour.
Who operates La Route du Monstre?
The tour is operated by Les Excursions L'Air Du Lac.
When do departures run?
There are multiple departures available daily; the service runs seven days a week.
What are the ticket prices?
Adult fare (10+ years) is $39; child fare for ages 2–9 is $29. Taxes are not included in the listed prices. Infants 24 months and under ride free if on a parent or in a stroller.
What will we see on the cruise?
Expect shoreline panoramas of Lake Memphrémagog and its mountains, sumptuous waterfront residences, lakeside pools and classic boathouses, with the captain providing stories and historical context.