Cycling in Québec - 10th edition

Collectif Vélo Québec

Description

10th edition of the official Cycling in Quebec guide
> To learn more about tourist attractions
and alternative transportation accessing
the Route verte
> 500 accommodations Bienvenue cyclistesMD !
and campsites
> More than 5300 km + 179 maps

Sujets

• Sport
• Sports fitness
• Cyclisme

Informations

• Publié par: Vélo Québec Éditions
• Date de parution: 27 mars 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9782924149195
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 138 Mo

Extrait

THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO EXPLORING THE ROUTE VERTE 10th edition
IN QUÉBEC
5,300 km of Trails to ExploreDuplessisThe Route Verte
Baie-James Baie-James Saguenay—Saguenay—Lac-Saint-JeanLac-Saint-Jean Côte-Nord
Sainte-Madeleine-de-Sainte-Madeleine-de-5 la-Rivièrla-Rivièree-Madeleine-Madeleine
Baie-Comeau
Sainte-Anne- 1
Taschereau 8 des-Monts
Dolbeau-Mistassini
GaspéAmoAmos s
MataneNormandin PéribonkPéribonka a Forestville SainteSainte- - GaspésieFlavieFlavie
AlmaRoberval Saguenay Les
AmquiRouynEscoumins RimouskiVal-d'OrNoranda ChandlerChandlerNew Bas- Richmond
Saint-LaurententTadoussac2 Abitibi— Trois-Pistoles Bonaventure
MatapédiaMatapédiaTémiscamingumiscamingue e
Saint-SiméonSaint-Siméon Rivière-du-Loup
CabanoDorval-Lodgal-Lodge e CharleCharlev vo oixix
MagdalenMauricieVille-Marie Dégelis NEW
Quebec City IslandsBRUNSWICK
& Area La PocatièLa Pocatièr ree
5 8
Laurentians GrGrande-ande-6
EntEntr réée eRivière-à-Pierre 1Québec
Montmagny
Havre-auxGrand-Remous Lanaudière Chaudière- MaisonsLévisMont-Laurier 4
Cap-aux-MeulesAppalaches LL''Étang-Étang-ShawiniganOutaouais
du-Nordu-NorddSainte-Marie
Trois-Rivières
Centre- Havre-Auberte-Aubert
Waltham Mont-Tremblant du- Saint-Georges 0 20 kmBerthierville UNITED STATES
QuébecQuébec Victoriavillictoriaville
eSorel-elSaint-Saint- Tracy1 Jérôme Drummondville 0 50 100 km
Grenvilleenville
Gatineau Montérégie Eastern
Quyon
Longueuil 6Laval Townships
GranbyOttawa Waterloo
SherbrookeMontréalONTARIO
Rivière-Beaudette Saint- MagoMagog gJean-sur- SuttonSutton
RichelieuRichelieu
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2 4THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO EXPLORING THE ROUTE VERTE 10th edition
IN QUÉBEC©Vélo Québec Éditions, 2020
1251, rue Rachel Est, Montréal (Québec) H2J 2J9
Tel.: [phone] • 1 800 567-8356
routeverte.com
Map sources: Gouvernement du Québec and Vélo Québec. All rights reserved, 2020
Original copy written by: Gary Lawrence
Updates for the 10th edition: Nicolas Audet, Danielle Cyr, Louise St-Maurice, Anne Williams
Coordination: Annick St-Denis
Geomatics: Chantal Gagnon, Jonathan Gareau, Vincent Lessard, Frédéric Minelli
Graphic Design: Patricia Gaury
Cover photo: Pololia - stock.adobe.com
Back cover photo: Magalie Dagenais
Printed in Québec by Marquis
All rights reserved
Legal deposit – Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, 2020
ISBN: 978-2-924149-17-1 (imp.)
ISBN: 978-2-924149-19-5 (pdf)
225 Years of Biking Bliss .................................................................................................................................. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTSHow to Use This Guide.....................................................................................................................................6
Bienvenue cyclistes! – Network of Cyclist-Friendly Accommodations and Campgrounds .............................8
Transportation Services..................................................................................................................................10
A Few Pointers for a Hassle-Free Trip...........................................................................................................12
Index • Route Verte Cycling Networks.................................................................................................14
• Regional Cycling Networks.......................................................................................................14
• Municipalities............................................................................................................................16

NORTHWEST QUÉBEC SOUTHWEST QUÉBEC NORTHEAST QUÉBEC SOUTHEAST QUÉBEC
Provincial Parks and Wildlife Reserves..22 Provincial Parks and Wildlife Reserves..72 Provincial Parks and Wildlife Reserves..144 Provincial Parks and Wildlife Reserves..208
Villages-relais.........................................22 Villages-relais.........................................72 Villages-relais.......................................144 Villages-relais.......................................208
Tourist Information.................................22 Tourist Information.................................72 Tourist Information...............................144 Tourist Information...............................208
Transportation Services.........................23 Transportation Services……..................73 Transportation Services……….............145 Transportation Services…….......…......209
Suggested Getaways.............................24 Suggested Getaways.............................74 Suggested Getaways...........................146 Suggested Getaways...........................210
ABITIBI-TÉMISCAMINGUE RIVIÈRE-BEAUDETTE TO LÉVIS LANAUDIÈRE AND MAURICIE BAS-SAINT-LAURENT
Ville-Marie to Grand-Remous South Bank of the St. Lawrence River And Beyond on the Chemin du Roy Toward the New Brunswick Border
Tourist Attractions..................................26 Tourist Attractions……….......................76 Tourist Attractions………….................148 Tourist Attractions…............................212
Cycling Networks...................................26 Cycling Networks...................................76 Cycling Networks.................................148 Cycling Networks.................................212
Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!............27-37 Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!............77-95 Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!........149-167 MMaps + Bienvenue cyclistes!.....213-233
LAURENTIDES MONTRÉAL TO QUÉBEC CITY QUÉBEC CITY AREA GASPÉ PENINSULA
Mont-Laurier to Bois-des-Filion By Way of the Montérégie Region In the Heart of the Provincial Capital AND MAGDALEN ISLANDS
Tourist Attractions..................................38 and the Eastern Townships Tourist Attractions………….................168 Coastal Destinations
Cycling Networks...................................38 Tourist Attractions……………................96 Cycling Networks.................................168 Tourist Attractions……........................234
Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!............39-49 Cycling Networks...................................96 Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!........169-177 Cycling Networks................................234
Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!..........97-125 Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!........235-262
OTTAWA RIVER CHARLEVOIX AND CÔTE-NORD

Isle-aux-Allumettes to Deux-Montagnes CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC Saint-Siméon to Baie-Comeau
Tourist Attractions..................................50 Waterloo to Bécancour Tourist Attractions………….................178
Cycling Networks...................................50 Tourist Attractions……………..............126 Cycling Networks.................................178
Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!............51-65 Cycling Networks.................................126 Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!........179-187 Click here for legend of map
Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!........127-133 symbols and icons.MONTRÉAL AND LAVAL SAGUENAY–LAC-SAINT-JEAN
The Charms of the City CHAUDIÈRE-APPALACHES Tadoussac Onward
Tourist Attractions..................................66 Lévis to Maine (USA) Tourist Attractions…............................188
Cycling Networks...................................66 Tourist Attractions…….............….......134 Cycling Networks.................................188
Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!............67-71 Cycling Networks.................................134 Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!........189-207
Maps + Bienvenue cyclistes!........135-143
325 YEARS OF BIKING BLISS
THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE ROUTE VERTE CAMPING 10th editionFor a quarter of a century, the Route Verte has given cyclists
a one - of- a - kind opportunity to discover Québec and what—
This is the only offcial guide to the Route Verte and all the latest and who—makes each part of the province tick. It is the
developments in the network. It is also jam-packed with information on FOR CYCLISTSonly network of bikeways of its kind in the country and, at
Bienvenue cyclistes!–certifed accommodations and campgrounds, with 5,300 kilometres, the longest in North America.
amenities and solutions designed specifcally with cyclists in mind. For
more information, go to page 8.
In addition to letting cyclists travel from region to region Offered at 19 national parks and establishments
with ease and linking Québec to Ontario, New Brunswick and This handbook also shines the spotlight on various tourist attractions that
the U.S., the Route Verte is the epitome of bicycle-friendly are on or near the Route Verte, transportation providers that can help you
comfort and safety, featuring carefully designed facilities and link various points within the network and a wealth of useful services (rest
clear signage throughout. It is the ideal choice for road and areas, luggage transfer, tourist information sites, etc.).
hybrid bikes alike, and for two-wheeled getaways with family,
friends, that special someone or a group of fellow dyed-in-the- Simply put, this guide is all you need to start planning your next Route
wool touring cyclists. Verte adventure, be it for a day or for an extended vacation. And make
sure you take it with you when you go—it’s bound to become your trusted
EASY ACCESStravel companion in no time!The experiences you’ll encounter along the way are infnite
AVAILABLE WITHOUT BOOKINGin their variety. There are quiet country backroads, paved
NEWshoulders of regional routes and, of course, off-road trails,
many of which have breathed new life into abandoned rail $ 50This latest edition includes a number of suggested getaways to explore 9 /adultlines, keeping you close to nature and far away from motor
Québec on two wheels. Whether you’re looking for the perfect family
vehicle traffc. With the sheer number and diversity of Free of charge for children**cycling trip, the chance to escape for a few days or something designed
bikeways offered, and the range of complementary services to challenge your endurance, these ideas are sure to ins