Parc Forêt Ouareau (Secteur des Contreforts), QC Saturday 6 June 2026 A chance to hike the western section of one of the best hikes in the Laurentians. A variety of trails and views of the three Lacs du Castor are stunning. To celebrate the Club’s 40th anniversary, the early-bird price for this hike is only $40. Levels: 1 - 4 buy now
Lancaster, ON Saturday 6 June 2026 Nice, fairly flat routes on good roads through rural Ontario farmland. Most routes are in Glengarry County, which was settled by Scottish loyalists from New York and emigrants from Scotland and still celebrates Scottish culture. There are great waterfront views where routes follow the St. Lawrence and Raisin rivers. You may want to bring your lunch. Nice pub stop at the Legion at the end of the ride. Trip lengths (and meters of climb) are 57 km (141 m), 77 km (147 m), 80 km (177 m), 91 km (169 m), and 120 km...
Saint-Chrysostome, QC Saturday 13 June 2026 Rolling hills through country lanes in wooded areas. We pass in front of the Rockburn pub. The lunch stop is in Franklin, the best place for drinking spring water in Quebec. The 70 km ride is a bit more challenging after lunch but the descents are carefree. Cyclists may also enjoy the quiet bike path by the wood in Ste-Clothilde.The 77 km ride is more demanding, particularly the Stevensen hill. Note the need for caution in descent down Covey Hill. There is also a gentle 50 km route. The vertical climb for each ride:...
Rivière Swaggin, QC Saturday 20 June 2026 This section of the Sentier National continues east from the popular Les Contreforts trail and, for at least one kilometer, follows the cascading Rivière Swaggin. Picturesque, with great views and lunch spots. Levels: 1 - 4 buy now
Sorel, QC Saturday 20 June 2026 Lovely farmland and good roads. All routes include a riverside stretch either along the Richelieu or the Yamaska Rivers. Choice of relatively easy routes: 45 km (with 84 m of climb); 66 km (151 m); 71 km (165 m); 94 km (243 m). There is also a new 60 km route (152 m climb) with 50 and 67 km options, all using the Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu ferry. Nice waterfront pub at the end of the ride. For more information, please consult How Our Rides Work. Visit our Wiki (Cycling) to register for this week’s ride, download...
Sainte-Martine, QC Saturday 27 June 2026 Easy flat rides in the countryside with good views, only 35 km from Montreal. The 47 km ride is largely on bike paths with a lunch stop at a marina. The 76 km ride provides a nice view of the St Laurence River and the Champlain bridge as well as many giant wind turbines. The lunch stop is in a park (do not miss Georges St-Pierre's statue and Trudeau gravesite). The 93 km ride crosses 6 bridges including the famous one in Dewittville, now renovated. The lunch stop is in front of a dam....
SEPAQ Mont-Orford (Centre Le Cerisier), QC Saturday 4 July 2026 The proximity of this provincial park allows plenty of time to enjoy the Sentier des Crêtes or the re-designed Sentier Mont-Chauve. Enjoy great views of the Eastern Townships and of the nearby lakes and mountains. More leisurely hikers will enjoy the peaceful beauty of La Sarracénie, L’Étang-Fer-de-Lance and/or the shores of Lac Stukeley. Levels: 1 - 5 buy now
Roxboro: Cycling & BBQ! Saturday 4 July 2026 For an early-summer treat, Egon and Linda invite RA friends to cycle from Roxboro followed by a BBQ. Routes of lengths from 34 to 85 km on the West Island, Ile Perrot and in the Oka region. Cycling to start at 9:30 with the BBQ to follow from around 14:00. BYOB and bring what you want to put on the BBQ for yourself plus something to share (e.g., salad, dessert). Visit our Wiki (Cycling) to register for this event and get weather-related updates. The signup sheet will be open from Tuesday 30...
Berthierville, QC Saturday 11 July 2026 The historic village of Berthierville offers a nice waterfront and 4 pleasant cycling routes through rich farming country. There is a lovely new route that goes to the Iles de Berthierville and then takes a ferry downriver before looping back through the countryside (67 km, 245 m climb). Several other routes pass through the covered bridge Pont Grandchamp. Two shorter routes are fairly flat (49 and 58 km with climbs of 172 m and 233 m respectively), both with a lunch stop in Sainte-Élisabeth. The slightly longer 73 km route is moderately hilly (346...
40th Anniversary Celebration! Join us to celebrate four decades of hiking trails, cycling routes, winter sport outings, and great company. A fun evening of hors d’oeuvres, wine & beer, and dancing! Don’t wait! Tickets are limited. When: 6 pm, Sunday, July 12, 2026 Where: Collectif Montreal 1407 Rue St-Alexandre, Montréal, QC H3A 2G3 (close to Place des Arts and McGill metro stations) Price: $40 per ticket buy now
Montagne Grise, QC Saturday 18 July 2026 Enjoy Centre de Plein Air de l’UQAM and climb Montagne Grise and Montagne Tête Blanche with vistas of lakes and the Laurentian mountains. Finish the day with a nature trail to beautiful waterfalls. Levels: 1 - 4 buy now
Bedford, QC Saturday 18 July 2026 Great scenery, quiet roads and manageable hills. Choice of a short, medium, and a long route, all with some degree of climb: 45 km (221 m climb); 63 km (260 m); 74 km (421 m); 93 km (348 m). A nice pub in Bedford at the end of the day. For more information, please consult How Our Rides Work. Visit our Wiki (Cycling) to register for this week’s ride, download maps, and get weather-related updates. The signup sheet will be open from the Tuesday before a Saturday ride: sign up by Friday at 7...
Summer Mystery Hike Saturday 25 July 2026 Come join us on this Quebec mystery hike that is sure to delight hikers and offer a good cardio workout. For this hike, you can do as little or as much hiking as you desire. Perfect for a July hike. Levels: 1 - 3+ buy now
Vankleek Hill, ON Saturday 25 July 2026 Routes newly redesigned to avoid traffic and rough roads. Rides start in Vankleek Hill, which is proud of its well-preserved Victorian architecture: it is the “Gingerbread Capital of Ontario.” All cyclists start on the same route but there is a choice of different lengths. Rides are on quiet roads through farmland and a few small towns and all have a stretch along the Ottawa River with lovely views. All rides also pass by Voyageur Park and a beach stop would be possible on the shortest ride. At the end of the ride there...
