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Sailing to Music
One of the (many!) tasks of Joannie Gélineau, Assistant Director of Operations, is to put together the musical program for Escapades Memphrémagog cruises every year. She rigorously selects the artists who will perform on Le Grand Cru, and is proud of her brand-new program. She answers all our questions about the artists performing this summer.…
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Local Mushrooms Take Center Stage on the Menu
There are so many great products in the region: fruits and vegetables, meats and fish, wines and beers, cheeses and maple products… And now, add mushrooms to that list! Mycep is a small business based in Granby, a mushroom farm founded in 2023 that offers a variety of mushrooms grown year-round. It’s a high-quality and…
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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…
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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…
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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…