Helicopter Tour · Québec du Sud

Helicopter Tour · Québec du Sud

2 offers 122.55$ CAD – 166.02$ CAD Verified March 2026
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How to choose

Both flights depart from the same Hélicraft base in Magog and run for 1.5h, so the choice comes down to one thing: which lake do you want to hover over? The Lake Massawipi flight starts at 122.55 $ CAD, making it the sharper entry point for first-timers. The Lake Memphremagog flight costs 166.02 $ CAD, a 43.47 $ CAD premium that buys you a significantly larger body of water stretching across the Quebec-Vermont border. Both tours welcome all fitness levels and operate in French and English. If you're flying once, spend up for Memphremagog: the cross-border panorama justifies every extra dollar.

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Best value Helicopter flight over Lake Massawipi near Sherbrooke

Helicopter flight over Lake Massawipi near Sherbrooke

122.55$ CAD See offer
Helicopter flight over Lake Memphremagog near Sherbrooke

Helicopter flight over Lake Memphremagog near Sherbrooke

166.02$ CAD See offer

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Frequently asked questions

How high does the helicopter fly during the tour?
Hélicraft does not publish a fixed cruising altitude for these tours. Expect a perspective high enough to take in the full shoreline of the lake, with the pilot adjusting altitude to optimize visibility conditions on the day.
What's the most intense moment of the flight?
The sharpest rush typically hits at liftoff and during banked turns over the water, when the lake fills the window below you with nothing but glass and air between you and the surface. The 1.5h duration means you get multiple passes, not just one quick loop.
Do I need any flying experience to book?
None at all. Both tours are rated 'Everybody welcome' by Hélicraft, meaning zero physical prerequisites and no prior aviation experience required. You board, strap in and the pilot handles everything.
Which lake gives the bigger visual payoff?
Lake Memphremagog is the larger of the two and straddles the Quebec-Vermont border, giving you an international panorama on a single flight. Lake Massawipi is more intimate and forested, better suited if you prefer a quieter, lower-traffic aerial landscape.
Can I book in English?
Yes. Both tours are conducted in English and French, so you can communicate with the pilot and crew entirely in English throughout the 1.5h experience.

Best time to go

J
-6°91mm
F
-7°78mm
M
-2°78mm
A
87mm
M
12°137mm
J
17°131mm
J
21°111mm
A
19°84mm
S
17°98mm
O
10°103mm
N
92mm
D
-5°105mm
Best time to go
MonthTemperatureRainfallConditions
January-5.9°C91.2 mmPossible
February-6.8°C78.2 mmPossible
March-2.1°C78 mmPossible
April6.2°C86.9 mmPossible
May12.1°C137.2 mmPossible
June17.2°C131 mmGood
July21°C111.2 mmGood
August19.3°C83.6 mmGood
September17.2°C98.3 mmGood
October9.8°C102.5 mmPossible
November3.4°C92.3 mmPossible
December-4.6°C104.7 mmPoor
PeakGoodPossiblePoorOff seasonMarch

Practical info

Equipment

No special gear required since both tours are open to all fitness levels, but dress in layers: helicopter cabins can get cool at altitude regardless of ground temperature. Bring sunglasses to cut glare off the water, and leave large bags behind since cabin space is limited.

Getting there

Both tours depart from Hélicraft at 2559 Rue MacPherson, Magog, QC, roughly 30 minutes east of Sherbrooke by car via Route 112.

Coordinates : 45.2805°N, -72.1043°E

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Updated on 9 March 2026