{"id":399861,"date":"2024-08-03T08:27:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-03T12:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=399861"},"modified":"2024-08-04T04:54:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T08:54:20","slug":"quebec-destinations-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/experiences\/quebec-destinations-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Qu\u00e9bec: six destinations to discover by bike this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Most of the routes are easy. You’re sure to enjoy discovering them on your own, with family or friends.<\/p>\n

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This asphalt route, with sections ranging from 8 to 20 kilometers, offers magnificent scenery. The La Vagabonde cycling network<\/a> runs along the Rivi\u00e8re des Mille-\u00celes and Lac des Deux-Montagnes. You’ll pass through Saint-Eustache, Deux-Montagnes, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Oka and Saint-Placide.<\/p>\n

Stop off at Oka National Park. To cool off, head for the beach at Oka!<\/p>\n

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The paved Lachine Canal trail is one of the oldest in the Montreal region. Relaxation areas and picnic tables are available along the canal.<\/p>\n

Then take the Berges trail<\/a>, which stretches over 20 kilometers from the borough of Verdun to the city of Dorval. It’s a beautiful walk along the St. Lawrence River.<\/p>\n

You can also cool off at Verdun’s urban beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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If you’d like to explore the 3,450 km of bike paths in and around Greater Montreal, check out V\u00e9lo Qu\u00e9bec’s free bike path map<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Estriade network<\/a> offers 97 km of paved trails, including Parc national de la Yamaska. Stops along the way include Bromont, Shefford and Waterloo.<\/p>\n

A cycling and cultural experience not to be missed on your tour: discover the Atria, an open-air museum<\/a> featuring some 60 monumental works of art.<\/p>\n

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The Corridor du Littoral<\/a> is a 48-km paved Route verte trail along the St. Lawrence River, from Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures to Montmorency Falls. Some sections are also suitable for walkers and skaters.<\/p>\n

Once at Montmorency Falls, you may decide to take the bridge to \u00cele d’Orl\u00e9ans. A 67 km road cycling circuit takes you through magnificent countryside scenery.<\/p>\n

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The 256-km V\u00e9loroute des Bleuets<\/a> passes through 15 municipalities. Discover the brewery products and enjoy the sandy beaches. It’s even possible to take an electric bike around the lake.<\/p>\n

At your disposal: 35 bike stops with tables and 16 repair stations. The bike path has a paved shoulder.<\/p>\n

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R\u00e9serve faunique des Laurentides<\/a> is located between the Qu\u00e9bec and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean regions. Here you can enjoy adventure biking on unpaved trails. Twelve tours are available, lasting from two to seven days.<\/p>\n