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Published on Dec 21, 2022
Each of our cities and towns has something unique to offer you. Whether it’s a venue, a product, a landscape, an attraction or an event, you’ll always have at least 5 good reasons to visit. . . Magog!
By Carolyne Parent
No matter if we pronounce “Magog” or “Maygog”, the town owes its name to the lake which contributes to making this place a prime tourism pole, both in winter and in summer: Memphremagog “where there is a big expanse of water”, in the Abenaki language.
250 years ago, the First Nations people who occupied the northern part of the United States would travel through this Abenaki’s ndakina. Then, towards the end of the 18th century, settlers arriving from New England established themselves here. Among them, a certain Nicholas Austin—an area municipality is named after him—built a sawmill as well as a grist mill in the region. Later, venturing businessman Ralph Merry III took over both mills and endeavoured to expand them to the extent that he is now known as the founder of the city.
From a camp to a hamlet, from a textile production centre to a dynamic hub and popular vacation destination. . . Come and see how Magog has developed into a beautiful community, and while you’re here discover Mount Orford, located only twelve kilometres from the town and explore the resort’s winter activity offer.
