To discover by bicycle
Quebec City has hundreds of miles of bike paths to discover, you will find our ideas summarized here:
- A few moderate climbs in the Upper Town, relatively flat for the rest of the journey (We’ll suggest the best route up to the Upper Town).
- Cycling on streets shared with cars, for intermediate cyclists
- Historic and cultural stops (Château Frontenac, Notre-Dame Cathedral, etc.)
- An island of freshness and nature on the Plains of Abraham (3 km from our store)
- Numerous viewpoints on the St Lawrence River
- Option to take the Côte Gilmour bike path from the Plains of Abraham to the Promenade Samuel-de-Champlain along the river.
- Flat route suitable for all
- Bike path separate from the road
- Round trip: ride the distance that suits you!
- Breathtaking views of the river along the way
- Plenty of green spots to stop off at
- Sandy beach and infinity pool 6km from our store
- 9 km loop along the Saint-Charles River
- Flat path in nature, suitable for everyone
- Access to the Farmers’ Market and many local products (4.5km from our store)
- Several microbreweries to discover in Saint-Roch district (Noctem, Korrigane,
Barberie…) - Several distilleries to discover (Apikol, Stadaconé…)
- Experience local culture as you explore the backstreets of the young and dynamic districts of Limoilou and St-Roch.
- Asphalt track with low gradient, separated from the road
- Option to take a bike path with high gradient to the top of the falls.
- Suitable for all
- 26 km round trip
- Domaine Maizerets Park 3.7km from our store
- Baie de Beauport 8km from our store (beach, foodtrucks, shops)
- Footbridges, suspension bridge and cable car to see the Montmorency Falls from every angle
- Option to combine with the Saint-Charles River bike path and go to the Farmers’ market
- Asphalt track with low gradient
- Take the river shuttle to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, 2 minutes from our store (approx. 1-hour ride).
- Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Sanctuary
- 37 km from our store
- Saint-Joachim village and Cap Tourmente wildlife reserve respectively 9km and 12,5 km from Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré
- Beaux-Prés microbrewery
- Bike path with low gradient, separate from the road.
- Round trip: ride the distance that suits you!
- Accessible by ferry from Quebec City (less than 1 km from the store, then a 12-minute crossing).
- Great views at all times and plenty of green spots to stop off at.
- Quai Paquet and Le Corsaire microbrewery
- Old Lévis
- Bicycle path separated from the road (Note that there are several roads to cross)
- Former railway
- Continuous uphill on the outward journey, the electric assistance is here to help you!
- First Nations Hotel-Museum in Wendake, 16 km from our store
- Kabir Kouba waterfall
- Beautiful view of Quebec City on the way back (slightly downhill all the way)
- Option to extend the route by taking the Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier Portneuf.
- Accessible via the Corridor du Littoral, a bike path with low gradient running alongside the river
- Streets shared with cars for the rest of the journey
- Quebec City’s Aquarium
- Jacques-Cartier Beach Park, 16 km from our store. Waterfront path, pebble beach and picnic tables.
(Note that there is a considerable downhill to get there). - Cap-Rouge water sports park
- Léon Provancher House in old Cap-Rouge
- Asphalt path with low gradient (or with gradient via Avenue Royale)
- The path passes by the Montmorency Falls
- Visit the Domaine l’Ange Gardien vineyard
- Discover the colonial houses of Avenue Royale
- A route rich in history and cultural heritage, views and local produce from farms along the way
