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2010 Programming

The Loto-Québec Big Top is the place to be to see all the fabulous shows. Well known artists as well as the best groups pay tribute to Quebec. Rain of shine, 2500 sheltered places await the fans! Keep up the fun at the illuminated terrace. The best of our local groups will have you signing the night away!

Marathon

The great open water marathon is what La Traversée is all about. Each year, the best international athletes join in to compete in the 34 km swimming event. For these swimmers this is without doubt a unique experience where raw emotion is at a peek.

Exhibitors' village

Sixty-five kiosks form a unique diversified village made up of artists, craftsmen, merchants and local producers. About 20 professional painters at the open air painting symposium in the Painters’ Agora catch your eye with all the colours of the rainbow, designs and ideas, to the greatest pleasure of all visitors.

Children's place

Guaranteed fun! Inflated games, train rides, mascots, make-up and let’s not forget the Cirque des Étoiles de Magog!

Sport events

La Traversée has many sport events. The Amateur Swimming Event : 500m, 1 km, 2 km, 5 km and 10 km. The Memphré Tykes Swimming Event where kiddies from 2 to 11 can join in all safety in their own swimming competition. The Canoe Classic on Magog river and the Sailboat competition are other favorite events

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Come down and visit us! Discover the Eastern Townships and the Magog-Orford area. Get one of our packages or buy your tickets on line. You will enjoy every moment!
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Sport events

Canadian Tire Canoe Classic

Since 10 years now, La Traversée is proud to hold the Canoe Classic event. The best canoeist from Quebec, Ontario, the Maritimes and the east of the United States compete in this event.

In 2008, this event won the title of l'Organisation de l'année at the gala of the Association des Coureurs en Canots du Québec.

Around 20 to 30 canoes (40-60 canoeists) participate each year in this race.

A two-day canoe race! $10 000 in prizes. The race starts in Magog on Saturday 25 to finish in Sherbrooke at the Marché de la Gare. Then on Sunday the canoeist leave Sherbrooke to return to Magog to complete the race.