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....
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...
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
