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.
Best value intro flight
Helicopter flight over Lake Massawipi near Sherbrooke
At 122.55 $ CAD for 1.5h over Lake Massawipi, it's the most accessible entry point to helicopter flight in the Sherbrooke region.
Biggest rush for the money
Helicopter flight over Lake Memphremagog near Sherbrooke
At 166.02 $ CAD, the Lake Memphremagog flight delivers a cross-border panorama over a larger body of water, maximizing visual impact per dollar spent.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.9°C | 91.2 mm | Possible |
| February | -6.8°C | 78.2 mm | Possible |
| March | -2.1°C | 78 mm | Possible |
| April | 6.2°C | 86.9 mm | Possible |
| May | 12.1°C | 137.2 mm | Possible |
| June | 17.2°C | 131 mm | Good |
| July | 21°C | 111.2 mm | Good |
| August | 19.3°C | 83.6 mm | Good |
| September | 17.2°C | 98.3 mm | Good |
| October | 9.8°C | 102.5 mm | Possible |
| November | 3.4°C | 92.3 mm | Possible |
| December | -4.6°C | 104.7 mm | Poor |
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.
Updated on 9 March 2026