Explore the Region

Several communities welcome non-member visitors and allow cyclists access to their territory. That said, Band Councils have the authority to regulate access to reserve lands. If in doubt, check the communities’ websites or contact local tourism offices for more information.

Keep in mind that community-based tourism helps bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous people closer together and offers wonderful opportunities for cultural exchange when it highlights the initiatives of community members.

When it comes to ancestral lands, it’s very likely that you’re already cycling through them! Learning about the communities near your routes is part of a respectful approach to learning.

Quebec Indigenous Tourism promotes numerous local tourism experiences and lodging options.

Unless local authorization is granted, camping outside designated sites should be avoided within communities, out of respect for the importance of natural areas. Camping options can be discussed with members of local communities.

Powwows are annual cultural gatherings where non-Indigenous visitors are often welcome! Held throughout Quebec from May to September, they offer great opportunities to explore a community near you by bike. For details on these events, check the calendar for the Pow-Wow Route from Tourisme Autochtone Québec.

Yes! The Mauricie and Forillon parks feature paved roads and unpaved trails that are well worth exploring. Also managed by Parks Canada as national historic sites, the Lachine Canal and Chambly bike paths remain very popular with cyclists. Please note that access for electric-assist bicycles is restricted to certain areas.

Admission fees are required for national parks and most historic sites. However, you can use the trails along the Lachine Canal and the Chambly Canal for free.

Campgrounds with or without amenities, ready-to-camp sites, and rustic cabins are available. Wild camping (without a designated site) is not permitted.

Campfires are permitted only when a designated campfire site is available.

Cell phone reception may be spotty or nonexistent in certain areas of the parks. A satellite communication device may be worth considering.

Each person is responsible for their own safety and must be self-reliant in any emergency situation. Protocols are in place to enable Parks Canada teams to respond. Evacuation is generally conducted by land and is coordinated with provincial emergency services. Find out about the emergency services specific to the places you are visiting.

Park roads are shared by wildlife and other users. Please be courteous and adjust your driving accordingly.

Yes! Biking is permitted and encouraged in most national parks. An extensive network of bike trails spanning approximately 700 km is available, with several sections connected to the Route verte.

Access fees are required at all times, but there are some exceptions.

Access is free for cyclists when they pass through a national park using an official Route verte bike path. This exemption applies to Oka, Aiguebelle, Bic, Yamaska, and Pointe-Taillon National Parks.

Additional fees may apply for access to trails designated for mountain biking or fat biking.

The network offers hotel accommodations, rustic cabins, campgrounds with or without amenities, ready-to-camp sites, and fully equipped cabins. Sépaq offers Bienvenue cyclistes! campsites. Wild camping (without a designated site) is prohibited.

Only in designated areas and in accordance with current SOPFEU guidelines.

Cell service may be weak or unavailable in some areas. Depending on the circumstances, a satellite communication device may be considered.

Each person is responsible for their own safety. Any costs incurred during search and rescue operations are the responsibility of the beneficiary: be sure to obtain adequate insurance coverage.

It is essential to preserve the peace and quiet of wildlife by keeping a safe distance from them and avoiding any interaction, particularly with species considered vulnerable or endangered.

Yes! Nearly half of the parks are suitable for cycling. Some parks also offer mountain bike or fatbike trails.

In most cases, registration is required, and an admission fee must be paid. However, some parks allow visitors to enter freely without an admission fee or registration.

Hotel accommodations, rustic cabins, and campgrounds—with or without amenities—are available throughout the network. Check with the park to find out what lodging options are available.

Wild camping (without a designated site) is not permitted.

Only when a space designated for that purpose is available.

Cell service may be weak or unavailable in some areas. Depending on the circumstances, a satellite communication device may be considered.

All regional parks have a risk management plan. Be sure to ask about the emergency procedures when you check in. Some parks are in remote locations: evacuation may be difficult and time-consuming. Consider obtaining adequate insurance coverage.

Yes! However, there are no bike paths in these areas. The trails are shared with cars, logging trucks, and ATVs.

Whether you're biking or walking, no access permit is required! However, for safety reasons, registration is mandatory.

Rustic cabins, ready-to-camp units, and campsites with or without amenities are available. The facilities and services offered vary from one site to another and from one ZEC to another. Each ZEC is managed independently, and rates may also vary.

Wild camping (without a designated site) is permitted within the network, but fees and conditions may apply.

Yes, when a space designated for that purpose is available.

Otherwise, when it comes to backcountry camping, campfires are generally permitted, but you must follow the «Campfires—Safety First» guidelines in this guide.

Cell service may be weak or unavailable. Depending on the circumstances, a satellite communication device may be considered. In the forestry sector, workers use CB radios to signal their presence.

By registering, you make the response teams' work much easier.

Depending on the isolation constraints, evacuation by helicopter is sometimes faster than by land. Be sure to have adequate insurance coverage.

Traffic is prohibited during big-game hunting seasons and strongly discouraged during small-game hunting seasons.

Forest road users aren’t always used to encountering cyclists. Find out when the forestry industry is active. Be alert, stay visible, and adjust your riding accordingly.

Yes! Cycling is permitted and considered a recreational activity that is compatible with the purpose of wildlife reserves. Cyclists must ride responsibly, safely, and in accordance with authorized uses.

No access permit is required to ride a bike or walk through a wildlife reserve, but one is required to spend the night there. For safety reasons, registration is recommended.

Rustic cabins, cabins with amenities, ready-to-camp sites, canoe-camping sites, and campgrounds with or without services are available. Facilities and services vary by site.

Wild camping (without a designated site) is permitted within the network, but only if you register.

Only in areas designated and equipped for this purpose.

Cell service may be weak or unavailable. Depending on the circumstances, a satellite communication device may be considered. In the forestry sector, workers use CB radios to signal their presence.

Each person is responsible for their own safety. By registering, you greatly assist the response teams in their work. The costs incurred during search and rescue operations are the responsibility of the beneficiary: please consider obtaining adequate insurance coverage.

Traffic is prohibited during big-game hunting seasons and strongly discouraged during small-game hunting seasons.

Forest road users aren’t always used to encountering cyclists. Find out when the forestry industry is active, as that’s when heavy truck traffic increases. Be alert, stay visible, and adjust your riding accordingly.

Yes! Cycling is permitted there without restriction.

However, some trails may be managed by other organizations; in such cases, you must check with those organizations to confirm the access requirements.

No access rights are required on lands managed by the MRNF.

Wild camping (without a designated site) is permitted on lands managed by the MRNF.

Campfires are permitted, but you must follow the rules outlined in the «Campfires—Safety First» section.

Depending on the circumstances, a satellite communication device may be necessary. The presence of cyclists may come as a surprise to mining or logging trucks operating in the area. Workers use a CB radio to announce their presence.

Depending on the isolation constraints, evacuation by helicopter is sometimes faster than by land. Be sure to have adequate insurance coverage.

Avoid hunting seasons as much as possible, and find out when the logging industry is active, as heavy truck traffic increases during those times.

Yes! However, if the manager is not the MRNF, you must check the regulations of the manager responsible for the area where the trail is located.

No right of access is required for trails located on lands managed by the MRNF.

Depending on the circumstances, a satellite communication device may be necessary. The presence of cyclists may come as a surprise to mining or logging trucks operating in the area. Workers use a CB radio to announce their presence.

Depending on the isolation constraints, evacuation by helicopter is sometimes faster than by land. Be sure to have adequate insurance coverage.

Users of these trails do so at their own risk. In other words, the MRNF cannot be held liable for issues related to maintenance, repairs, improvements, or construction defects. It is therefore important for cyclists to ensure that the route is passable (including bridges) or to take the necessary precautions.

Forest roads are used primarily by forestry and mining equipment, as well as by vacationers, hunters, and anglers. Keep in mind that cyclists may be a surprise. Whenever possible, avoid hunting seasons.

The vastness of the forest road network and the large number of intersections and dead ends make it easy to get lost. It is therefore essential to have reliable and up-to-date navigation tools.

Cycling is not prohibited per se. However, just as with ATVs and snowmobiles, cyclists must consult the regulations governing the area if it is public, or request permission to pass if it is private property.

With some exceptions, however, it is prohibited on trails owned by clubs—that is, federation-affiliated trails. The law stipulates that «only off-road vehicles (ORVs) […] may travel on a user club’s trail.».

There are no specific access rights for off-road vehicle trails. These rights depend on the managing agency or the landowner.

It is not uncommon for trails to pass through remote areas where cell service is not always reliable. A satellite communication device may be worth considering, depending on the degree of isolation.

Depending on isolation restrictions, evacuation by helicopter is sometimes faster than by land. Be sure to have adequate insurance coverage.

Vélo Québec does not recommend that cyclists ride on off-road trails that are actively used by ATVs. The coexistence of ATVs and cyclists poses significant safety risks for cyclists.

Yes, on all public roads, except for roads with restricted access (e.g., highways) or roads reserved for specific uses (e.g., bus lanes).

Cell phone reception may sometimes be unavailable on certain remote roads. Although not essential, a satellite communication device may be worth considering for these areas.

Evacuation by land via regular emergency services is the standard procedure.

Although the road network is accessible to cyclists, it is not always cyclist-friendly. Whenever possible, choose to ride on the Route verte, or consult the MTMD’s interactive map to view the cyclist-friendliness rating for numbered roads.