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Where to Cycle in Québec maritime

Québec maritime is home to a wide selection of bike trails of all kinds that will allow you to cycle through our regions at your own pace. Bring your own bike or rent one once you are here.

Route Verte cycling trail

The Route Verte cycling trail is a network of bikeways crisscrossing the regions of Québec, including:

In Bas-Saint-Laurent, the Petit Témis Interprovincial Linear Park is a 134-kilometre cycling trail that runs along a former railway track. The north section of the park goes from Rivière-du-Loup to Cabano, while the south section links Cabano to Edmunston, New Brunswick.

National parks

The national parks of Québec and Canada offer hundreds of kilometres of bike trails. You can ride them at your own pace to explore the beauty of our regions. Bic National Park, the Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge and Forillon National Park of Canada also offer bike rentals.

Other cycling trails

In addition to the Route Verte cycling trails and the trails in national parks, local and municipal bike trails will encourage you to spend more time exploring the towns and villages of Québec maritime and their surroundings. Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie and the Îles de la Madeleine all offer trails that will take you to enchanting sites.

Cycling Packages

“Ready-to-Camp” Huttopia Tent Package (Bic National Park)

Bic National Park

Starting from $97.00

per night, in low season,* taxes and park entrance fees not included Valid from May 18, 2012 to October 8, 2012

Night in a Yurt

Bic National Park

Starting from $129.00

for 4 people, taxes and park entrance fees not included Valid from April 1, 2012 to October 21, 2012

Testimonials about Cycling

The Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge: A Comfortable Nature Experience

"The Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge seems very small, surrounded as it is by vast expanses of wilderness such as can only be found in North America (particularly Québec)." Read more »

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Highlights

Bic National Park
Explore the park by bike! Over 15 km (9 mi.) of bike trails meander through the park, several of which are suitable for the entire family. These trails cross through various environments, from meadows to the seashore.
Forillon National Park of Canada
Cycle the secondary roads of Forillon National Park of Canada and discover its awe-inspiring landscapes. You will treasure every minute of your trip. Bicycle rentals are available from the park's Recreation Centre.
Jardin des Glaciers (Garden of the Glaciers)
Several mountain bike trails are offered in an enchanting setting bordering on glacial lakes, peat bogs and marshland. The trails vary in difficulty from easy to very hard, and range in length from 1.5 km (1 mi.) to 5.2 km (3 mi.).

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Snowmobile rental, Guided snowmobile tours

Gaspé: Think Big!

Presented by: Chambre de commerce et de tourisme

Cap-Gaspé, at the tip of Forillon National Park of Canada, which surely inspired the name Gaspé, meaning “land’s end” in the Míkmaq language.

Photo: Agence Plein Ciel

Gaspé boasts a national park within town limits: Forillon National Park of Canada, which is home to spectacular and varied scenery. Pictured here: Majestic Cap Bon-Ami, in the dawn light.

Photo: Ricochet Design

Seven different species of whales, including the famous blue whale, can be observed in Gaspé Bay, where they come to feed. Pictured here: A minke whale and her baby off Forillon—a stunning and unforgettable sight!

Photo: Marc Debain

Gaspé is recognized as the cradle of Canada. For more than four centuries, people have come from far and wide to join the Aboriginal nations and contribute to this area’s rich history. Pictured here: Gespeg Interpretation Site.

Photo: Micmac Nation of Gespeg

Located right in the middle of Gaspé, the marina, Jacques-Cartier yacht club and Le Cormoran sailing school make Gaspé Bay a favourite among sailing enthusiasts.

Photo: Jean-Baptiste Gellé

In the summer, sand and pebble beaches attract many visitors to the area’s 130 kilometres (80 miles) of coastline. In August, magnificent Haldimand Beach (pictured here) hosts an Ultimate Frisbee tournament.

Photo: Ricochet Design

Gaspé is surrounded by water. Whether it be the St. Lawrence, other rivers or stunning Gaspé Bay, water is everywhere, and visitors and local residents make the most of it. Enjoy a kayaking excursion to the seal colony and meet the bay’s inhabitants!

Photo: Cap Aventure

The hiking trails in Forillon National Park of Canada offer breathtaking views and will introduce you to the area’s fascinating geology and wildlife. Expect unforgettable encounters!

Photo: Nancy Gauthier

Many buildings in Gaspé are witnesses to the region’s long history. Pictured here: The Griffon Cultural Centre, a former cold storage warehouse for codfish, which has been converted into a café and multipurpose centre.

Photo: Centre culturel Le Griffon

The region of Gaspé has something for everyone. In addition to its rich culture and history, Gaspé is located in a natural setting, which is ideal for outdoor activities. Why not go for a horseback ride at sunset?

Photo: Le Centaure

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