45°12′N 72°12′W · Lake Memphrémagog, Brome Lake (Lac Brome), Lake Massawippi
Quebec · Launch May, haul-out October
Boat storage in Eastern Townships (Lac Memphrémagog and area lakes)
Winter storage, haul-out and the work around it on Lake Memphrémagog, Brome Lake (Lac Brome), Lake Massawippi. Send your boat details and we come back with spots that fit your LOA, budget and season.
Eastern Townships (Lac Memphrémagog and area lakes) at a glance
- Waters
- Lake Memphrémagog, Brome Lake (Lac Brome) and Lake Massawippi
- Towns and harbours
- Magog, Orford, Austin, Georgeville, Sherbrooke, North Hatley, Ayer's Cliff and Lac-Brome
- Season
- Launch May · haul-out October
- Typical boats
- Pontoon boats, wake and ski boats, sailboats, fishing boats and kayaks.
- Storage from
- from $35/ft per winter outdoor · compare prices
Region summary from public sources. Each yard sets its own dates and rates.
The boating year here
Lake Memphrémagog crosses into Vermont; the conservation group offers washing stations on the Canadian side.
- Launch
- Boating season
- Haul-out
- On the hard / in storage
What storage looks like here
Owners with a lakeside cottage and no room for a boat in winter need a place near the lake that can take pontoons and larger boats, ready to launch quickly in spring.
Cottage-lake owners tend to rely on indoor buildings, heated or unheated, and fenced yard storage with shrink-wrap. Many boats are kept by lake residents who have no safe lot at home. Demand is seasonal and strongest in the autumn haul-out and spring launch.
Eastern Townships (Lac Memphrémagog and area lakes) storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Outdoor winter storage | from $35/ft per winter |
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $60/ft per winter |
| Shrink-wrap | from $18/ft |
| Haul-out or launch | from $10/ft each way |
| Seasonal slip | from $70/ft per season |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published marina and port rates and market estimates, October 2026. Your boat, the yard and the dates set the final price.
Local knowledge
- Lake Memphrémagog is about 51 km long; about 73% of its surface is in Quebec, with Magog at the north end and Newport, Vermont at the south end. source
- Lake Massawippi is bordered by North Hatley and Ayer's Cliff; its name means 'the big deep lake'. source
- Brome Lake covers 14.53 km2 with a maximum depth of 13 m and is the source of the Yamaska River. source
- Lake Memphrémagog covers about 110 km2, has a maximum depth of 107 m and an average depth of 15.5 m. source
- The Memphrémagog conservation group lists five free boat washing stations on the Canadian side of the lake. source
- Quebec guidance says boats should be cleaned before entering water. source
- Ice on Lake Memphrémagog can reach about 0.9 m thick in midwinter. source
Words you will hear
Yards here often write in French: *hivernage*, *remisage*, *mise à l'eau*, *mise à terre*, *entreposage intérieur*, *station de lavage*, *quai*. See the boat storage glossary.
Eastern Townships (Lac Memphrémagog and area lakes) boat storage questions
Do I need to wash my boat for Lake Memphrémagog?
The conservation group says there are five free washing stations on the Canadian side. Quebec guidance says boats should be cleaned before entering water, more than 30 m from any watercourse. Check the lake municipalities' current regulation for the exact requirements.
Does Lake Memphrémagog freeze in winter?
Yes. Wikipedia says ice can reach about 0.9 m thick in midwinter. That is why boats are normally hauled out in autumn and stored on land or indoors until the spring ice-out. Rules, dates and fees can change from year to year, so check the official source before you plan your season.
How big is Lake Memphrémagog?
It is about 51 km long and covers about 110 km2, with a maximum depth of 107 m. About 73% of the surface is in Quebec, and the rest is in Vermont, so cross-border rules can matter. These details come from official or public sources and can be updated, so confirm the current version before you decide.
Elsewhere in Quebec
- Montreal and Lac Saint-Louis Lake Saint-Louis, Lake of Two Mountains
- Richelieu River and Lake Champlain (north end) Richelieu River, Chambly Canal
- Quebec City and the St. Lawrence St. Lawrence River, Saint-Charles River
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