Helicopter Tour · Québec du Sud
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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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.
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.
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
| 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 |
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.
See also
Updated March 2026