Experience & Enjoy
Lake Memphremagog

Sharing the joys of fun & learning in nature.

With Memphremagog Science & Education Center and the Northern Star, we share outdoor recreation, environmental education, maritime history, and stewardship in hands-on programs for students, teachers, local community organizations, tourists and visitors.

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Northern Star Cruises

Seasonal cruises featuring incredible views, delicious food and live music.

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Enjoy stories of the history of Lake Memphremagog and the magnificent views this area has to offer over the course of each 2-hour adventure.  A full beverage service and light snacks are available during the cruise. Join us for a Scenic Cruise, Dinner Cruise, Sunday Brunch Cruise, Specialty Cruise featuring live music, Private Charter, or our 4-hour Canadian Cruise.

Education Programs

Memphremagog Science
& Education Center [MemSEC]

Logo of "MemSEC" with an open book graphic in blue.

The Memphremagog Science & Education Center (MemSEC) works to foster an understanding of the cultural and natural history of Lake Memphremagog. We share the critical role a healthy environment plays in the well-being of Newport and the entire Memphremagog Watershed with our Floating Classroom and our NEW interpretive exhibits.

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Private Charters

Experience a private cruise aboard the Northern Star! Design your special event for family, friends, business, or organization!

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About our Boat

Learn about the history and specifications of our cruise ship, the Northern Star.

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Music & Events

Enjoy a cruise event with themed dinners, live music from local bands, game nights, and other special events.

Nature. Community. Learning.

We break down barriers to international access, creating a unique cross-border learning environment aboard the Northern Star and the Floating Classroom, an integral part of MemSEC. Together, we cultivate responsible stewards who can advocate for the lake's health and celebrate its rich heritage, fostering a resilient community for generations to come.

A waterfront scene with a docked boat, a marina building, and houses in the background on a sunny day.
Blue and white boat named Northern Star docked with colorful flags
View through a ship porthole of a sailboat on a lake with mountains in the background.
Group of children and adults wearing life jackets standing on a wooden dock in front of a blue and white ferry on a clear day.
People in life jackets attending a presentation on a boat.
Group of children wearing life jackets on a boat with a river view in the background.
Boats docked at a marina with mountains in the background and clear blue sky.
Scenic view of a lake with a boat docked at a wooden pier, surrounded by autumn foliage and mountains in the background. A weather vane shaped like a boat is atop a building tower.
Marina with sailboats and a building with flags, near a calm lake and green hills.
Children and adults inside a boat cabin, with a young girl steering the wheel, surrounded by family members, and a view of a river or lake outside.
Boat cruising on a calm lake with a scenic shoreline view and blue sky.
Child wearing a blue coat looking through binoculars indoors.
Riverboat docked on a sunny day with an American flag, water background, and cloudy sky.
Sunset over a calm lake with silhouettes of a boat and trees in the background. The sky displays shades of orange and blue reflecting on the water.
Group of people dressed in red jackets on a ship's deck, clear blue sky.

"We preserve what we love; we protect better what we know."

On préserve ce qu'on aime; on protége mieux ce qu'on connait

— Quote from Baba Dioum,
Senegalese Engineer and Forest Scientist