Justin and Louise Philipovitch - Exploring Canada's West and Far North by bike on the forgotten Canol Heritage Trail

Explore Canada's West and Far North by bike along the forgotten Canol Heritage Trail:

During the summer of 2025, Louise Philipovitch and Justin Roy-Brousseau spent three months traveling through the remote regions of British Columbia, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

The final objective, and the heart of their journey: the Canol Heritage Trail, an ancient road abandoned since the Second World War, extremely remote and full of challenges.

Along the way, they had to cope with long periods of self-sufficiency, the frequent presence of grizzly bears and sometimes complex logistics. But above all, this expedition enabled them to appreciate the immensity, richness and diversity of Canada's Far North, a territory that has left a deep impression on them.

La Maison des cyclistes: a unique cycling hub

The Maison des cyclistes is located a stone's throw from Parc La Fontaine, where two of Montreal's most important bicycle paths intersect. In addition to Vélo Québec's offices, it features a bicycle travel agency, a boutique and a café, where Vélo Mag conferences are held.

The Maison des cyclistes is a space for services, exchanges, information and troubleshooting for cyclists, and is a project financed under the Agreement on the cultural development of Montreal between the Ville de Montréal and the Government of Quebec.