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Lac-Mégantic

Lac-Mégantic is a town in Estrie district, Quebec, Canada of about 4,658 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 parks. The must-see places are Lac de l'Orignal, Lac Mégantic and Mont Rider.

45.5834° N, 70.8823° WPop. 4,658

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see67
Notable188
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lac-Mégantic

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:05 pm

73 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Lac-Mégantic
  2. Lac de l'Orignallake · 45 min
  3. Mont Sainte-Cécileviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Lac Méganticlake · 45 min
  5. Lac Aux Araignéeslake · 45 min
  6. Mont Riderviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Lac-Mégantic
Today’s loopLac-MéganticStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lac-Mégantic?

Lac de l'Orignal (lake, about 5 km), Lac Mégantic (lake, about 9 km), Mont Rider (viewpoint, about 12 km), Lac Aux Araignées (lake, about 16 km), Mont Sainte-Cécile (viewpoint, about 17 km), Lac Whitton (lake, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lac-Mégantic?

120 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lac-Mégantic?

Mont Cliche, about 11 km by road; Mont Rider (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Lac-Mégantic?

Lac de la Belle Saison, about 1 km by road; Lac de l'Orignal (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lac-Mégantic?

Start in Lac-Mégantic, visit Lac de l'Orignal, then Mont Sainte-Cécile, then Lac Mégantic, then Lac Aux Araignées, then Mont Rider, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.