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| Place | Backport |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Magog; Memphrémagog |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.170833 |
| Longitude | -72.163333 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J1X |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EFKDV |
Backport is a locality in Magog; Memphrémagog, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Backport is located at 45.1708°N, 72.1633°W.
Backport clings to the western edge of Memphrémagog, a place where the land exhales a cool, pine-scented air even on the warmest summer days. It lies 10.5 km south of Magog, QC (from Magog, QC: bearing 187°T), and is situated 8.9 km west of Ayer's Cliff. The terrain here is a gentle rise from the lake's deep blue, a mosaic of weathered cottages and sturdy, salt-weathered docks that bear the marks of countless seasons. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the landscape softens into rolling hills, their slopes stitched with a patchwork of evergreen forests and the occasional sun-drenched clearing, hinting at the wilder country that lies further inland. The light often possesses a luminous quality, particularly as dusk settles, turning the water's surface to burnished copper and casting long, indigo shadows from the ancient trees that guard the lake's edge. The history of Backport is deeply entwined with the vast, shimmering expanse of Memphrémagog itself, a waterway that has long served as both highway and larder for those who have called this place home. For generations, the economy here pulsed with the rhythm of the lake, its bounty supporting fishing families and the small boatyards that mended and built vessels for trade and transport. Remnants of this maritime past can still be seen in the enduring architecture and the weathered faces of the older residents, many of whom carry the quiet stoicism of lives lived in concert with the water's moods. While the fishing boats may be fewer now, the spirit of Backport remains, a resilient echo of its industrious heritage, where the scent of woodsmoke often mingles with the fresh, clean tang of the lake.
À Backport, le ciel de Memphrémagog déploie une lumière douce, souvent filtrée par les collines doucement ondulantes qui encadrent le rivage. Le lac, vaste miroir où se reflètent les saisons, a toujours été le cœur battant de Backport, dictant autrefois le rythme des pêcheurs et aujourd'hui, celui des villégiateurs qui viennent y chercher la quiétude. Les terres, autrefois labourées par des générations de pionniers, portent encore l'empreinte d'une agriculture patiente, où la nature a repris ses droits par endroits, créant des paysages où l'homme et la terre ont toujours dialogué. Le caractère de Backport se lit dans l'architecture simple de ses maisons, dans le murmure des conversations au marché local, et dans ce sentiment d'appartenance qui unit ses habitants, un fil ténu tissé au fil des ans, au rythme lent des eaux du lac.
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Explore Backport, Quebec, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.170833, -72.163333. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Backport includes the postal code (J1X), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
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| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |