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Lac-Mégantic, Quebec

Lac-Mégantic is a town in the Estrie region of Quebec, Canada. It is located on Lac Mégantic, a freshwater lake after which the town was named.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Quebec, Canada.
  • Served by Lambton Airport.

History

Lac-Mégantic is a town in the Estrie region of Quebec, Canada. It is located on Lac Mégantic, a freshwater lake after which the town was named. Situated in the former Frontenac County in the historic Eastern Townships, Lac-Mégantic is the seat of Le Granit Regional County Municipality and of the judicial district of Mégantic.

Where to stay

1886 Rte 161, Frontenac, Quebec G6B 2S1, Canada · estello.ca
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3502 Rue Agnes, Lac-Mégantic, Quebec G6B 1L3, Canada · manoirdorsennens.com
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250 Rang des Grenier, Piopolis, QC G0Y 1H0, Canada · auxcinqsens.ca
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1255 Rte 161, Frontenac, Quebec G6B 2S1, Canada · campingaventuremegantic.com
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5180 Rue Frontenac, Lac-Mégantic, QC G6B 1H3, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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5049 Bd des Vétérans, Lac-Mégantic, QC G6B 2E9, Canada · lesbellesdulac.com
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3419 Rue Laval, Lac-Mégantic, QC G6B 1A5, Canada · hotelmotellechateau.com
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3284 Rue Laval, Lac-Mégantic, QC G6B 1A4, Canada · motellequiet.com
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Lambton Airport 33 km to the centre
Lambton, QC, CA
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Newton Field 50 km to the centre
Jackman, ME, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lambton Airport; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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