Wilder and Helen Penfield Research Station

About

Nestled along the shores of Lake Memphremagog, the Wilder and Helen Penfield Field Station provides a calm and functional setting for scientific research and teaching.

This research station, operated by McGill University’s Faculty of Science, serves as a base for fieldwork in limnology, aquatic ecology, and environmental science. Whether for long-term studies, student projects, or short sampling campaigns, it offers:

Comfortable on-site lodging (up to six people) suitable for research teams;
A workspace for basic sample preparation and analysis;
Direct access to Lake Memphremagog, enabling easy deployment of instruments and data collection;
A protected natural environment ideal for observation, experimentation, and field-based learning.

30 lakes and ponds

nearby, offering diverse research sites for the study of aquatic ecosystems.

address

Located at 63 Cooledge Road, Austin, QC J0B 1B0, just minutes from Magog.

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Facilities

Its prime location provides direct access to Lake Memphremagog and its shoreline ecosystems, as well as roughly 100 hectares of adjoining forest.

Accommodation

The station includes a kitchen, a bathroom, and comfortable well-appointed bedrooms designed to accommodate up to six people for extended stays.
Workspace (with internet)

A dedicated research space equipped with high-speed internet to support projects and analyses.
Boat launch

Direct access to Lake Memphrémagog for field research activities, with facilities for watercraft.