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...
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...
SEPAQ Mont Tremblant (Secteur de La Diable), QC Saturday 1 August 2026 Enjoy the best of the Laurentians in Parc National du Mont-Tremblant. A variety of different level hikes including Sentier du Centenaire, Sentier du Toit des Laurentides, and La Roche, La Coulee, La Corniche. Come rediscover the beauty of this park! Levels: 1 - 5 buy now
Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, QC Saturday 1 August 2026 Recently added to our routes and much appreciated by members. Rides through charming villages along the Richelieu and lovely countryside. Many traditional Quebec houses, especially around Calixa-Lavallée. Roads are quiet and generally smooth. The routes start together, with an early cut-off for the shortest ride and an additional loop back to the river for the longest one. Ride lengths (and meters of climb) of 55 km (59 m); 77 km (92 m); 84 km (110 m). All routes have two short ferry rides ($3.00/$3.50, bring cash). Bring your own snacks and drinks for a...
Oka, QC Saturday 8 August 2026 Great cycling for all levels with splendid scenery. One of our most popular trips, not to be missed. Some rides pass through apple orchards and most finish by passing through the Oka Park. Trips of varying lengths from 45 km (311 m climb), 53 km (388 m), 61 km (338 m), 80 (303 m), 83 km (310 m), 86 km (361 m), 88 km (455 m), and 120 km (524 m). The three longest routes include 2 ferries across the Ottawa River. Possible pub stop at the end of the ride. For more information,...
Summer Cycling Weekend Nominingue, QC Friday 14 August to Sunday 16 August, 2026 (two nights) Nominingue is located in the beautiful Upper Laurentian region in Quebec. Discover the quiet and peaceful backcountry north of Labelle and its charming small villages, with good roads and the Petit Train du Nord cycling path. On Saturday, there is an option to cycle in the beautiful Mont-Laurier area. The route lengths range from 49 to 92 km. Most of the paths are for the intermediate level riders, but there are circuits which include some notable ascents for the more athletic types. This is an...
Parc Sutton, QC Saturday 15 August 2026 This hike in the beautiful Eastern Townships has a variety of trails and views of Owl’s Head to the east, Mts Shefford, Orford and Bromont to the north. Hike to Lac Spruce for lunch or discover majestic Lac Mohawk. Climb Round Top to enjoy a panoramic view across the US border with views of the Green Mountains, Lake Champlain and Adirondacks. Levels: 1 - 5 buy now
Beloeil, QC Saturday 22 August 2026 A nice choice of routes along the Richelieu River and around Mont St Hilaire. The 53 km route (137 m climb) includes particularly lovely stretches through Otterburn Park and around the Bassin de Chambly. The 82 km route (269 m climb) includes about 12 km along the Yamaska River that is also much appreciated. Other choices of trip lengths (and meters of climb) are, 51 km (260 m), 71 km (281 m), and 95 km (342 m). Nice waterfront pub near parking in Old Beloeil at the end of the ride. For more information,...
Mont Ouareau & Mont Kaaïkop, QC Saturday 29 August 2026 Beautiful hikes in the Lanaudière region with scenic views from Mt Ouareau and Mt Kaaïkop as well as Lac Legault. Visit Refuge Paul Perreault, named after an honorary member of RA. Hikes of 6, 14 and 17 km with verticals of 335, 394 and 579 meters respectively. Levels: 1 - 4 buy now
Sutton, QC Saturday 29 August 2026 One of the most beautiful spots in Quebec for cycling, where many athletes come to train. The lovely rolling countryside offers a wide variety of rides for every level, some crossing the border into Vermont. Take a leisurely ride past vineyards and bucolic scenery or, if you are up for a challenge, tackle routes with long climbs and steep descents. Pub stop in Sutton at the end of the ride. Trip lengths (and meters of climb) for the routes completely in Canada: 56 km (575 m), 61 km (631 m), 77 km (670 m). In addition, this year, we will...
Destination TBD: stay tuned! Saturday 5 September 2026
Parc de La Mauricie (Rivière-à-la-Pêche), QC Saturday 12 September 2026 An undulating plateau in the Precambrian Shield, dotted with scenic hills, 150 lakes and waterfalls and bounded on the east by the majestic Rivière St-Maurice. Levels: 1 - 5 buy now
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SEPAQ Mont Mégantic (Secteur de l'Observatoire), QC Saturday 19 September 2026 Mont Mégantic is a major geologic feature in South East Quebec, comprising an outer semi-circle of mountains, including Monts St-Joseph, Victoria and Notre-Dame, that ring Mont Mégantic itself. The views from each peak are spectacular. Levels: 1 - 5 buy now
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Montagne Noire, QC Saturday 26 September 2026 One of the most popular areas of Saint-Donat, the Montagne Noire offers a choice of hiking trails. The National historic site of the Liberator Harry (military plane that went down in the fog in October 1943), the lookouts, the Mésangeai hut and the views from the summit mirador (tower at 875 meters) are the attractions that make this hike most noteworthy. Levels: 1 - 4 buy now
Destination TBD: stay tuned! Saturday 26 September 2026
Parc Forêt Ouareau (Secteur du Massif), QC Saturday 3 October 2026 A variety of trails with frequent lakes and huts. Climb the Sentier National as it crosses Le Massif, affording impressive views of the Lanaudière uplands. A great hike any time of year! Levels: 1 - 4 buy now
Parc Val-David/Val-Morin, QC Saturday 17 October 2026 Come join us for our last hike of the season. A protected forest in the beautiful Laurentians, Val David/Val Morin offers autumn colour, panoramic views, and trails for everyone. We’ll celebrate with a pub stop on our way home. Levels: 1 - 4 buy now
