Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, QC Saturday 9 August 2025 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...
Parc régional des Sept-Chutes, St-Zénon, QC Saturday 9 August 2025 Monts Brassard and Barrière provide impressive views of the Matawinie region. Lac Rémi is a great place to picnic and soak your feet. Levels: 2 - 3 buy now
Parc régional du Mont Ham, QC Saturday 23 August 2025 Located in Quebec’s southern Notre Dame Mountains. The highest elevation is 713m and the 360° view from the summit is spectacular! A discovery trail describing the park’s Indigenous origins is among the wide variety of options that are available to suit all levels of hikers. Levels: 2 - 4 buy now
Sutton, QC Saturday 23 August 2025 The premier cycling area in all of Quebec where many athletes 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, some routes offer long climbs and steep descents. Trip lengths (and meters of climb) for the routes completely in Canada: 55 km (575 m); 61 km (631 m), and 77 km (670 m). For trips crossing to the US: 52 km (394 m); 72 km (595...
Vankleek Hill, ON Saturday 30 August 2025 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...
Sentier national, Matawinie, Ste-Émélie-de-l’Énergie, QC Saturday 6 September 2025 Enjoy the hike along the forested Matawinie Ridge north of Joliette. A 19-km option should satisfy those who prefer a more strenuous hike. Lots of views and no long uphill slogs. Levels: 1 - 4 buy now
Bedford, QC Saturday 6 September 2025 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...
