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Cycling in Quebec: bike paths and easy routes for families

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Bike paths on former rail lines, the Route verte crossing the province, linear parks along rivers, mountain bike centres and electric bike rentals: Quebec is pedalled from May to October. This guide gathers Quebec’s cycling venues, trails, parks, centres and rental shops, with each one’s listing, distances and services.

Our favourites

Lachine Canal, Montreal. A two-hundred-year-old, 14.5 km waterway that also serves as an urban corridor for cyclists, with a path maintained from mid-April to mid-November.

Le P’tit Train du Nord, Laurentians. A 234 km trail between Bois-des-Filion and Mont-Laurier, on asphalt or stone dust, from historic station to village: pick a section that suits the kids.

La Route des Champs, Montérégie. From Chambly to Granby, among fields, orchards and hills, on a route that is 90% paved with little elevation gain.

Cycloroute de Bellechasse, Chaudière-Appalaches. 74 km fully paved along two former railway lines, with little elevation gain: a safe path, perfect for the whole family.

Au Fil des Rivières, Lac-Saint-Jean. A 45 km loop between Albanel and Girardville, through the forest and along blueberry fields and rivers, with a low level of difficulty.

Choosing your route

Former rail corridors (linear parks) are flat, paved or stone dust, and perfect for a first twenty- to thirty-kilometre ride. Regional circuits offer villages, rest stops and viewpoints every ten kilometres. Check the listing for surface, elevation and nearby rentals.

Renting

Rental shops near the paths offer hybrid and electric bikes, trailers and child seats; book for July weekends. An electric bike doubles the reachable distance without changing the effort, and turns hilly routes into a stroll.

With kids

A six-year-old pedals ten to fifteen kilometres on the flat with breaks; in a trailer or a seat, the little ones follow without limit. Choose a path with a destination (beach, ice cream stand, park) halfway, and ride back into the wind as little as possible.

🚲 Cycling by region

MontrealQuebecLavalAbitibi-TémiscamingueBas-Saint-LaurentCentre-du-QuébecCharlevoixChaudière-AppalachesCôte-NordEastern TownshipsGaspésieLanaudièreLaurentidesMauricieMontérégieOutaouaisSaguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Montreal

6 places

Trans Canada Trail

This network of multi-use recreational trails is the longest in the world and stretches more than 17,398 miles across every province and territory.

Circuit patrimonial à vélo

The Trail offers 70 kilometres of paths that let you discover the architectural, historic and natural heritage of Montréal’s westernmost areas.

Piste cyclable des berges du fleuve Saint-Laurent

This linear park stretches for 21 uninterrupted kilometres (13 miles) along the banks of the majestic St. Lawrence River.

La Route verte

Enjoy a 5,300-km (3,291-mi.) cycling network easily accessible to everyone and linking all the regions of Québec.

De Montréal à Boucherville

This section connects Griffintown to Boucherville via the Samuel de Champlain Bridge, offering a harmonious transition from Montreal's urban landscape to the green spaces of the Montérégie region.

De Montréal à Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

This section is entirely on a bicycle path, using the Montée du chemin de Chambly trail and the Chambly Canal historic site trail.

Quebec

4 places

Parc linéaire de la Rivière-Saint-Charles

Explore a beautiful 32-km (19.2-mi.) walking trail that runs along the St-Charles River, from its source at St-Charles Lake to its mouth at the Old Port.

Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf

Come enjoy 68 km of nature trails in this enchanting meeting ground of water and greenery.

Sentiers du Moulin

Sentiers du Moulin, at the forefront of the outdoor experience.

Centre nature Saint-Basile

The great outdoors in the heart of a rural village near Québec City.

Laval

1 place

Boucle de l’ouest de Laval

This itinerary explores the duality of Laval's territory, an urban city by nature, by criss-crossing the western half of Île Jésus.

Abitibi-Témiscamingue

11 places

Mont-Vidéo

Our trails snake across a forest of maple trees, aspen and birch.

Parc linéaire du Témiscamingue La ligne du Mocassin

It's in Ville-Marie that the La Route verte 2 starts, the Parc linéaire du Témiscamingue; "La ligne du Mocassin";.

Piste et voie cyclables d’Amos

Within the limits of Amos, cycling and roller-skating enthusiasts enjoy its 5-km asphalted bike path, its 11-km paved cycling lane, and the Route Verte, which offers a cycling network totaling 11 km.

Mont-Bell

Located 4 km from Senneterre and accessible by road as well as by bicycle path, mont Bell is the perfect destination for outdoor activities.

Piste 4 saisons Agnico Eagle

Since its inauguration in summer 2019, Piste 4 Saisons Canadian Malartic has added a new outdoor option for residents and tourists alike.

Circuit cyclable et piétonnier Roger Labrosse
Free

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Bas-Saint-Laurent

4 places

3 Bondaries Trails

Ecotourism trails touching on three borders'Maine, New Brunswick and Québec'and which can be explored by land or water.

Le circuit des églantiers

A road tour through some of Kamouraska's most beautiful landscapes and ranges.
May 15 – Oct. 15, 2026

Réseau cyclable de la ville de Rimouski

For cyclists of all levels, the appeal of the St. Lawrence estuary is magical in Rimouski-Neigette.
May 15 – Oct. 15, 2026

Chemin du Roy

Discover one of the most beautiful routes to run alongside the river, different municipalities, a camping ground, Basque attractions, nine unique viewpoints on a mountain ridge ending in Saint-Simon, all spread out over 31 km (nearly 20 mi.).

Centre-du-Québec

6 places

Parc linéaire des Bois-Francs

This path, 3 m (10 ft.) wide and 77 km (48 mi.) long, crosses 9 municipalities, from Tingwick to Lyster, passing through downtown, farm and forest areas.

Circuit des traditions

This circuit includes a 58 km stretch of Route verte-marked bike path, 25 km of which is on a former railway right-of-way, in wooded, undeveloped terrain.

La route des Navigateurs

The Route des Navigateurs unveils the richness of the south shore of the St. Lawrence, in Bécancour.

Le tour de la Rivière Saint-François

As you follow the Saint-François River from Drummondville, you'll lose yourself in vast landscapes bordered by water and forest.

La véloroute des Appalaches

Whatever your level, the Véloroute des Appalaches promises a unique cycling experience!

De Drummondville à Sorel-Tracy

This stage begins along the Saint-François River, on the Circuit des Traditions, through woodlands and agricultural landscapes.

Charlevoix

4 places

Entre fleuve et montagnes

This tour traverses the scenic roads of Charlevoix, between the immensity of the St. Lawrence River and the mountainous landscape.

Tour de l’Isle

L’Isle-aux-Coudres is panoramic views and superb landscapes, horizons that change with the tides, magnificent sunrises and sunsets.

Baie-Saint-Paul vers Pointe-au-Pic

The first stage of the tour takes in the Route du Fleuve, which links the towns of Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, and passes through the picturesque villages of Les Éboulements and Saint-Irénée.

Pointe-au-Pic vers Baie-Saint-Paul

On this second leg, we take the Route des Montagnes, which offers breathtaking views of the peaks of the hinterland.

Chaudière-Appalaches

12 places

Cycloroute de Bellechasse

Enjoy this fully paved circuit that's safe and fun for the whole family-you can take in the breathtaking views and discover the warmth of the locals.

Parc linéaire MRC de Lotbinière

This 25.5-km (16-mi.) linear park is built on an old railway and can be used in complete safety.

Parc linéaire Le Grand Tronc

A 13-km cycling corridor through mostly wooded environment in Lévis.

Parcours des Anses

This multi-purpose path hugs the river for 15 km.

Véloroute de la Chaudière – Sud

+30 km in the heart of the Chaudière Valley, between wild riverbanks and enchanting scenery.

Piste cyclable de Thetford Mines

Running through the heart of the city, this fully paved trail invites you to explore picturesque neighborhoods, local architecture and downtown attractions, all enhanced by rest areas, picnic tables, restaurants and bike breakdown services within easy reach.Extend the experience by taking the bike path to Belvédère du Quartier Mitchell or Pontbriand!

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Côte-Nord

3 places

Bicycle path Sept-Îles

Whether you're heading east to discover downtown Sept-Îles or west to explore bike paths running through the heart of nature, the Maison du Tourisme is the ideal spot to start your adventure!

Parcours des Baleines

An enchanting journey blending raw nature, aboriginal culture and marine encounters, taking you on a journey through varied landscapes - cliffs, forests, river and villages - in a North Shore immersion punctuated by history and whales.A 140 km asphalt road with an elevation gain of 1,179 m, with frequent safe stops offering magnificent views.

Parcours de la chicoutai

The nearly 360 km-long cycling route passes through some of the wildest landscapes on the Côte-Nord.

Eastern Townships

52 places

La Montagnarde

This bike network of about 55 km (34 km in bike path).

Piste cyclable de Lac-Mégantic

The city of Lac-Mégantic has a fabulous bike path, partly paved and partly surfaced with compacted crushed stone, perfect for a family outing.

Sentier nature Tomifobia

The Tomifobia Nature Trail offers 19 km of cycling between Ayer's Cliff and Beebe (Stanstead), along the river of the same name.

Le bassin des deux rivières

Leaving the Brasserie 11 Comtés, leave the cobbled roads and bustle of the village behind, and plunge into the calm of the country lanes.

L’Estriade et son réseau

L'Estriade is a well-known cycling trail and a family destination par excellence.
Free

Axe Danville – Val-des-Sources / Vélo

The MRC des Sources tourist center in Danville: bike repair, purchase and rental, laundry, shower, sanitary facilities, Internet service.

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Gaspésie

2 places

Domaine des Chutes du Ruisseau Creux

Located on Chaleur Bay, this tourist recreation park boasts hiking and cycling trails.

Véloroute Desjardins de La Matapédia

The 114 km of Véloroute Desjardins cycle paths criss-cross the MRC de La Matapédia, located at the gateway to the Gaspé Peninsula.

Lanaudière

23 places

Randonnée pédestre – Forêt Ô Cascades

Forêt Ô Cascades, located an hour from Montreal, is a 4-season ecotourism park offering 12 km of hiking trails.

Balade à vélo sur le chemin du Roy

This loop circuit takes you first along the St. Lawrence River on Route verte #5, using the Chemin du Roy.

Tour des pistes cyclables de Joliette

Departing from Parc Saint-Jean-Bosco in Saint-Charles-Borromée, this circuit invites you to immerse yourself in nature.

La Tournée des cantons de Rawdon

Cross-country ski (50 km - 15 km mechanically groomed), snowshoes (15 km), hiking (35 km), mountain bike (32 km) and fat bike (18 km) trail network in Rawdon.

Les Sentiers Brandon

Only 75 minutes from Montréal, 27 km of marked out trails with panoramic viewpoints, shelter and rest areas.

Véloroute Les Moulins Terrebonne – Mascouche

Over 75 miles of bike paths.

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Laurentides

6 places

Centre de plein air Roger-Cabana

In winter, take advantage of our forest ice trail for skating in a magnificent natural setting, as well as trails specially designed for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

La Vagabonde

Whether you're alone or with family or friends, you'll enjoy discovering the Lower Laurentians by way of the La Vagabonde bike path, a route that zigzags through the residential and rural parts of numerous towns.

Parcours Louis-Joseph Papineau

Parc linéaire Le P’tit Train du Nord

Aerobic Corridor Park

This 58 km linear trail, built on a former railroad track, is located between Morin Heights and Amherst.

Les Sentiers nature de Chute-Saint-Philippe

Cross-country ski and snowshoeing trails (used for hiking and mountain biking in summer) wind through a mature forest, a magnificent hemlock grove, and past lookout points, beaver ponds and an uninhabited lake.

Mauricie

14 places

Boucle de Maskinongé

The 112 kilometers of this section of the Veloboucles offer an exceptional range of diversified landscapes, including numerous lakes and winding rivers.

Parc de la rivière

This 18-kilometre ride offers a varied overview of the different facets of Shawinigan.

Boucle de la vallée de la Batiscan (Mékinac et Des Chenaux)

This section of the Véloboucles covers almost all the municipalities in the area.

Circuit 1 de Saint-Narcisse

Circuit 1 of the MRC des Chenaux is a loop from Saint-Narcisse to Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan, where you'll follow the Batiscan River for a few kilometers for a most soothing view.

De parcs en rivières

28 km of shaded natural areas, heritage districts and residential areas, with beautiful views of nature or the water and friendly options for stops, restaurants or picnics.

Boucle des rivières

This loop invites you to discover the winding paths along the Petite Rivière Bostonnais.

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Montérégie

25 places

La Campagnarde

Bike path linking Wickham (MRC de Drummond) and Foster (MRC de La Haute-Yamaska) by way of MRC d'Acton, Saint-Théodore-d'Acton, Acton Vale, Roxton Falls, Roxton Pond, Warden and Waterloo.

La Route des Champs

This bike path passes through the heart of Montérégie, connecting Chambly to Granby via Richelieu and Saint-Paul-d’Abbotsford.

La boucle des rives du canal de Beauharnois

This loop follows both banks of the Beauharnois Canal, offering magnificent riverside scenery and unique views of the maritime activity of a major Quebec infrastructure.

Grande boucle de la Prohibition

A great gourmet bike tour that's also accessible from Montreal, this long loop lets you discover the wide variety of landscapes in southern Montérégie and the richness of its terroirs.

Rive sud du canal de Beauharnois

This route follows the south shore of the Beauharnois Canal, allowing cyclists to discover magnificent riverside landscapes and the impressive activity of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Le Saint-Laurent et les canaux

A cycling trip that combines nature, culture and heritage.

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Outaouais

8 places

Piste cyclable de Plaisance à Thurso

With nearly 40 km of trails to ride, Plaisance National Park is a destination for cycling enthusiasts.

Les sentiers du Lac Sainte-Marie

LSM Expedition is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of recreational activities throughout the year in the municipality of Lac Sainte-Marie.

Sur la route de Papineau

Cycling in Petite Nation means discovering a rich historical heritage along the Ottawa River and meeting a host of gourmet producers.

Véloroute des Draveurs

This bike path, featuring a 72 km stretch of gravel dust and 28 kilometres of paved road (between Gracefield and Messines) will treat you to a variety of scenery.

Le sentier des Voyageurs

Stretching for 30 km along the north shore of the Ottawa River, the Voyageurs Pathway follows the route taken many years ago by First Nations people, explorers, coureurs des bois and Jesuit missionaries.

Le Pontiac : tous à l’Ouest

With miles of trails to ride and fields as far as the eye can see, Pontiac offers cyclists the best of both worlds!

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Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

4 places

Au Fil des Rivières

This bike path is a 45-km (28-mi.) loop linking Albanel to Girardville, running through the forest and blueberry fields, and along the Mistassini and Ouasiemsca rivers.

Bec-Scie Outdoor Center

Fall in love with the enchanting paths that take you to breathtaking landscapes, including the Rivière-à-Mars canyon.

La Véloroute des Bleuets

Fun that stretches for kilometres on end!

La Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay

Opt for a 435-kilometre (250 mi.) adventure route along the Saguenay Fjord.

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