Lac-Mégantic

Train Station

Built in 1927, the railway station has always been an important part of the community in Lac-Mégantic. Because of its perfect location in the center of the town, it has always been a gathering place for the people.

Photo source: Echo de Frontenac

The Skate Park

The skate park and the pump track were created for the youth of Lac-Mégantic in 2021. It is located on the old site of Torpedo Manufacturing and by the river mouth of Chaudière River in the center of Lac-Mégantic.

Photo source: Ville Lac-Mégantic en collaboration avec Apogée Magazine

Sainte-Agnes Church

In the early 1900s, the church Sainte-Agnes was built in the heart of Lac-Mégantic. Now an icon since the train accident in 2013, the citizens of Lac-Mégantic are proud of its unique architecture. It has won numerous awards for its impressive combination of illumination and shadows.

Photo source: Echo de Frontenac

Sainte-Angnes Church and Glass Window

Built at an important intersection in the heart of Lac-Mégantic in the early 1900s, the church Sainte-Agnes was named a patrimonial building by the city in 2008. Its glass window, architecture and colour make it a unique and fascinating church in Quebec.

Photo source: Echo de Frontenac

Saint-Barnabas Church

In the late 1800s, the Saint-Barnabas Church was built for the Scottish settlers of Agnes village which later became Lac-Mégantic. It is still standing next to the railway and has been converted into a theater named La Chapelle du Rang 1 to honor the pioneers. It was declared a heritage building.

Photo source: Gaston Quirion

OTJ Park

Located near downtown Lac-Mégantic, the OTJ’s park offers a large green space by lake. In the entirely developed park, visitors of all ages can enjoy a well-equipped playground, picnic areas, a beach and a modern water play park.

Photo source: Ville Lac-Mégantic

Memory Place

In honor of the 47 people who died in the train accident that occured in 2013, the city of Lac-Mégantic offers a memory space at the former Musi-Café site. This sober area gathers people who wish to meditate and to revive memories of loved ones who passed away.

Photo source: Écho de Frontenac

Donald Morrison

Morrison was a Scottish immigrant who lived in Megantic, Québec in the 1880s. He became a part of one of the largest manhunts in Canadian history after killing a man over a property dispute and fleeing the scene.

Photo source: Echo de Frontenac

Chateau Milette

This magnificent house was built in 1907 for Dr. Joseph-Arthur Milette. His cousin architect Joseph-Arthur Godin created the plans for the house. He also designed Sainte-Agnès Church across the street in the same years.

Photo source : Claude Grenier, Numera

Baie-des-Sables

Baie-Des-Sables, formerly named Sandy Bay, has always been a very important place for the people of Lac-Mégantic. Once a fish farm and a leisure facility for the citizens, Baie-Des-Sables has now become an important regional tourist attraction for locals and visitors offering numerous outdoor activities.

Photo source: Ville Lac-Mégantic

Veterans' Park

Located in the center of Lac-Mégantic, the Veteran’s Park offers a great view on the lake and Mount Megantic. Its name honors soldiers who fought in World War 1.

Photo source: http://wikimapia.org/22317859/fr/Parc-des-V%C3%A9t%C3%A9rans and https://baladodecouverte.com/circuits/951/the-star-walker--lac-megantics-tourist-tour