History of the Lac des Nations

In 1967, as part of the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, several cities organized important activities. Montreal hosts the “Terre des Hommes” Universal Exhibition and Sherbrooke hosts the 10th World Water Skiing Championships.

For the occasion, participants from 25 countries perform on the Magog River lake. In memory of this event, the lake bears the name of Lac des Nations.

In 1967, for the 100th anniversary of Confederation, several cities organized major
events. Montreal hosted the World's Fair "Man and His World" and Sherbrooke
hosted the 10th World Water Ski Championships.

On this occasion, participants from 25 countries competed on the lake fed.by the Magog River. The lake now bears the name Lac des Nations in honor of this ever

The Place des Nations, where you are, was completed in
2003 as part of the Sherbrooke project, City of rivers.

Place des Nations, where you are now, was completed in 2003 as part of the
Sherbrooke, City of rivers project.