On wheels

Biking fans only need a few turns of the pedal to get away from it all, and Quebec has quite the network of roads, trails and paths across assorted visitor regions. Follow La Route Verte’s 5000 km of marked all-calibre roads, or la Véloroute des Bleuets that tours Lac-Saint-Jean’s blueberry country, or the North Shore’s Véloroute des Baleines to enjoy nature, visiting villages and First Nation reserves along the way, while you’re in the saddle. Come nightfall, choose a campsite or B&B from a long list of Bienvenue Cyclistes lodging establishments. Trust the expertise of Aventure Écotourisme Québec member outfitters to help you plan your...

The dog sled calls you and there is no snow in sight? Try the cani-kart! Cani-kart is a wheeled sport with husky dogs, perfect for thrills that resemble dog sledding in any season. The cani-kart is also perfect for training dogs in preparation for the winter season. With sleds on wheel (cani-kart or cani-scooter) you can drive a team of dogs and run at full speed in the dedicated trails.

Known for its fat tires that are great on snow, fatbiking is on the rise across Quebec’s snow-covered landscape. A great outdoor activity on rugged terrain and assorted surfaces, hard-core mountain bikers are familiar this new sport’s every secret. Oversized tires make it easy to ride on snow, ice, through mud or sand. Greatly appreciated by fatbike gurus as well as novices too, the bike is specially designed for riding on snow. Certain outfitters offer fatbike and mountain bike rentals.

Kite buggying is a vehicle mounted on 3 wheels pulled by a kite or traction wing. Adrenaline junkies and fans of outdoor activities are sure to love kite buggying for its incredible speeds, wind play and sheer fun. Trust Quebec's professional tourism adventure outfitters on your next kite buggy adventure. On grass, sand or asphalt, achieve speeds of up to 70 km/hr ? almost twice as fast as the wind!

On a downhill or XC bike, rain or shine, ride across kilometres of Quebec mountain bike trails and roads. Single track or not, defy the countless forest trails at your disposal ? and for beginners too! No mountain bike or helmet to practise your favourite sport? Some outfitters member offer gear rentals. All over Quebec, mountain biking as cross country is a sport that’s still growing fast, and trail quality has been steadily improving from year to year. A stone’s throw from a city, treat yourself to a superb countryside setting, between mountain and forest.