Top 10 Most Beautiful Lakes in Quebec for Boating

The summer season is quickly approaching. Are you eager to learn more about the most beautiful lakes in Quebec for boating? The following top 10 will help you discover new lakes this summer.

1. Lake Memphremagog (Eastern Townships)

In the Eastern Townships, lake Memphremagog, with its 102 km², offers a lovely space for launching a boat and also for recreational boating. You will enjoy sunny days out on a lake framed by distant mountains.

Located between Canada and the United States (Vermont), lake Memphremagog is a true slice of paradise.

2. Lake Saint-Jean (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)

With an area of 1100 km², the majestic lake Saint-Jean is surrounded by mountain ranges and bordered by farmlands such as those in Péribonka. Known worldwide for its annual crossing, you can also enjoy its vastness by venturing onto the water aboard various types of boats.

Lake Saint-Jean is almost as large as an ocean. It's the south… but up north! Enjoy this vast water expanse with your recreational boat this summer. The region is well worth discovering.

3. Deux-Montagnes lake (Laurentians/Outaouais)

The proximity of this lake to major urban centres makes it an attractive recreational spot for all boaters and lake goers. Enjoy its 150 km² for fishing and recreational boating, two activities highly appreciated at Lac-des-Deux-Montagnes.

A natural widening of the Rivière des Outaouais, the lake near Montreal stretches west from Carillon to the mouth of the Rivière des Prairies and the Rivière des Mille Îles in the Laurentians.

4. Lake Tremblant (Laurentians)

On the southern slope of the mountain, lac Tremblant, with an area of 9.67 km², allows you to indulge in leisure activities, including recreational boating and swimming.

Stretching over 15 km in length, its size makes it one of the largest lakes in the Pays d'en Haut.

From your boat, you will admire the mountains, the small lakeside villages, and the charming pleasure boats from all around.

5. Lake Massawippi (Eastern Townships)

Lake Massawippi is a picturesque body of water with its outlet located in the municipality of North Hatley in the Eastern Townships.

With a total area of 18.7 km² and a long, narrow shape, this lake is a must see for nature and water sports enthusiasts. You will enjoy boating while taking in the dense vegetation and mountains. It's pure bliss that is just a short drive from Montreal.

6. Lake Kipawa (Abitibi-Témiscamingue)

Lake Kipawa in the Témiscamingue Regional County Municipality is a true paradise for vacationers.

With its many bays and welcoming islands, you will discover a deep, calm, and majestic stretch of water spanning over 300 km².

Abitibi-Témiscamingue is the ideal place to experience a memorable summer and explore lake Kipawa, one of the most beautiful lakes in Quebec.

7. Lake Saint-François (Montérégie)

Lake Saint-François, with an area of 272 km², is a border lake adjacent to southeastern Ontario and southwestern Quebec, as well as northern New York State in the United States.

The boating lake in Quebec offers a vast playground for motorboats and allows boating enthusiasts to enjoy themselves thoroughly.

8. Lake Taureau (Lanaudière)

One of the largest bodies of water near the city, lake Taureau in Lanaudière, is an immense reservoir with 270 km of shoreline and a 95 km² area.

Water activities are permitted at lake Taureau and you will discover a bucolic landscape featuring 45 islands.

Lake Taureau has always offered the best conditions for swimming and recreational boating.

9. Lake Pohénégamook (Bas-Saint-Laurent)

Measuring 9.1 km in length, lake Pohénégamook is located in the Témiscouata Regional County Municipality, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.

You will appreciate the calm waters and the beautiful mountains in the distance. The region is gorgeous and, on the lake, numerous water activities delight vacationers from all over. Take advantage of the beautiful season to cruise in the Bas-Saint-Laurent.

10. Lake Témiscouata (Bas-Saint-Laurent)

A vast natural playground for water-based activities, lake Témiscouata is considered one of the ten most beautiful lakes in Quebec, with its 42 kilometres in length.

After cruising on lake Pohénégamook, take the time to stop at lake Témiscouata. This navigable lake will provide you with hours of pleasure with your motorboat in Quebec.

And What if it was Time to Change or Purchase a Boat?

As you can see, we have some truly beautiful lakes that are perfect for boating. If you are looking for a new boat, know that the best place for recreational boats is at Estrie Marine in Sherbrooke, near Magog and Orford.

Take advantage of expert advice, current special offers, and attractive financing solutions. Come visit us right away. Have a great summer!