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  • Quayside Events Aboard Le Grand Cru

    Quayside Events Aboard Le Grand Cru

    Now that the sailing season is over, Escapade Memphrémagog‘s Le Grand Cru is going to be docked at the MacPherson jetty in Magog for the winter. That doesn’t mean she’ll be lying idle—far from it! Our stylish boat is now ready to serve as a venue for special events, summer AND winter. Julie Grenier, Group…

  • Legendary Tales of Sea Monsters

    Legendary Tales of Sea Monsters

    Since time immemorial, mankind has been fascinated by what lies within the dark, mysterious (and in some cases unknown) depths of the seas, rivers and lakes that cover our planet. Could there be marine monsters, gruesome sea serpents or dinosaur-like creatures lurking in our waters? Many people believe that indeed, there are! In every part…

  • The Life of a Ship’s Captain

    The Life of a Ship’s Captain

    If you’ve ever been aboard Escapades Memphrémagog’s Grand Cru, you’ve probably come across Charles Lavigne, captain of the boat since 2012. In fact, Captain Lavigne even helped to build the ship! Le Grand Cru’s beginnings go back to 2008 when, during the summer of that year, the design of the boat had been worked out…

  • Le Grand Cru’s New Summer Menu!

    Le Grand Cru’s New Summer Menu!

    In a sure sign that summer is just around the corner, Alexandre Poulin, Escapades Memphrémagog’s Executive Chef, has now finalized the menu for the 2024 sailing season. (Cruises start in May.) We caught up with him recently to ask what he’d been cooking up—pun intended!—throughout the winter. Have you added any new dishes to the…

  • Seven Reasons for Booking an Escapades Memphremagog Cruise

    Seven Reasons for Booking an Escapades Memphremagog Cruise

    The cruise season is over, but we’re already working on the next one! Stay tuned, details will be announced soon… While we look forward to welcoming you aboard our luxury catamaran, the Grand Cru, in 2024, did you know w offer a great selection of gourmet cruises aboard our elegant boat? So why not book…