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Starting location

Tourist Information & Welcome Center
375 Rue Principale Ouest, Magog, QC J1X 2B1
Reflective on foot

The Builders of Magog

Behind Magog's heritage homes lie fascinating stories, remarkable people and a few legends that helped shape the city we know today.

As you follow this walking tour, discover the Johnson, Moore and Merry families, along with other influential figures who contributed to Magog's development. Meet pioneers, entrepreneurs, poets and visionaries whose innovations, ambitious projects, traditions and remarkable stories have left a lasting mark on the region.

From elegant heritage homes to Pine Hill Cemetery, this tour invites you to see Magog's heritage through a new lens and discover the women and men who wrote the first chapters of its history.