Owl’s Head

Lake Memphremagog views and short lift lines.

A quiet Eastern Townships mountain above Lake Memphremagog, with some of the best views in the East. Mostly intermediate cruising plus tucked-away glades, short lift lines and slopeside suites in the main lodge. On the Indy Pass, close to the Vermont border.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,770 ft

Summit

2,480 ft

Skiable terrain

163 acres

Trails

50

Lifts

6

Average snowfall

129″ a year

Snowmaking

90% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 30%
• Intermediate 40%
• Advanced 30%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Snowshoeing
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• Opening dayEarly to mid-December (typical)Usually

  Opening day

  Season start, conditions permitting; watch the ski conditions page.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outHôtel du Hibou

  Ten suites for up to six on the top floor of the main chalet, some with mezzanines or balconies.

  Slopeside
• innMaison Carrier House

  Small guesthouse on the main street of Mansonville.

  10 min drive
• innManoir Hovey

  Relais & Châteaux lakeside manor in North Hatley, for a splurge.

  45 min drive
• b&bAuberge Aux Deux Pères

  Small guesthouse in Magog.

  30 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Spa Nordic Station · 30 min drive

  Scandinavian-style thermal spa in the forest outside Magog.

• Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac · 25 min drive

  Benedictine abbey on the lake with a shop selling the monks’ cheeses and cider.

• La Memphré · 30 min drive

  Microbrewery and pub in downtown Magog.

• Alpine touring and snowshoe trails

  Marked uphill and snowshoe routes on the mountain.

Après and nightlife

• Le Hibou Resto-Bar

  Base-lodge restaurant and bar; après-ski events on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

• Équinoxe Microbrasserie

  Brewpub with its own beers in Mansonville.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Montréal–Trudeau International (YUL) · about 1 hr 40 min drive
• Montreal · about 1.5 hr
• Boston · about 4 hr
• New York City · about 6 hr

Directions in Google Maps