Tourism cycling continues to grow in popularity throughout the province. More and more cyclists are choosing to explore Quebec on two wheels over a weekend, a full week, or even longer!Easy-to-implement certification requirements
After a long day’s ride, tourists are looking for cyclist-friendly accommodations where they can kick back and relax.
Certification requirements
For tourist accommodation establishments
Provide a pump and tools for making minor repairs.
Provide information on local cycling facilities and services, including bicycle repair and rental outlets, luggage transportation services and cycling apparel stores. Ask your regional tourist information centre (ATR) for assistance and copies of cycling maps for your area.
Provide access to a covered, locked space where bicycles can be stored overnight (or allow bicycles in rooms).
Certification requirements
For campgrounds
Provide a pump and tools for making minor repairs.
Provide information on local cycling facilities and services, including bicycle repair and rental outlets, luggage transportation services and cycling apparel stores. Ask your regional tourist information centre (ATR) for assistance and copies of cycling maps for your area.
Provide a sheltered location where touring cyclists can eat during bad weather.
Guarantee on-site camping spaces without reservations for visitors travelling exclusively by bicycle.
Get the Bienvenue Cyclistes! certification
Become the first choice for cyclists’ accommodations by obtaining your Bienvenue cyclistes! certification and offering bike-friendly services.
Our certification :
an exclusive promotional campaign
Bienvenue cyclistes!–certified accommodations are highlighted in our promotional material targeting the local, national and international cycling markets.
Québec by Bike 2022
The free and bilingual go-to guide to exploring Québec by bike. The guide showcases the Bienvenue cyclistes! accommodation network, the Route verte networks, mountain biking trails, bicycle specialists in each region, as well as relevant information when traveling by bicycle.
45,000 copies
Also offered as a free download – The 2021 edition has been downloaded more than 10,000 times
WEB
Only certified establishments and campsites are presented on our websites.
Route verte
Official site of the Route verte – the largest cycle route in North America – and its services. The map allows you to calculate a route from or to your establishment.
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Vélo Québec
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Vélo Québec plans to participate in these shows, subject to their holding in 2022.
ADDITIONAL VISIBILITY OFFERED BY OUR PARTNERS
This promotional material from our partners mention the certification to allow tourists to make the right choice of accommodation.
FOR ALL CERTIFIED
Guides touristiques officiels des régions du Québec
Les établissements certifiés Bienvenue cyclistes! y sont identifiés.
N.B. Votre demande de certification doit nous parvenir au plus tard le vendredi 3 décembre 2021.
Sites web officiels des régions touristiques
La certification est mentionnée dans la fiche des établissements et campings sur la majorité des sites web des régions.
Tourisme Québec | bonjourquebec.com
Mention sous la rubrique Activités et services/Label de qualité dans la fiche de votre établissement.
+ FOR CAMPINGS
Guide du camping au Québec
Les établissements certifiés Bienvenue cyclistes! y sont identifiés (ne s’applique qu’aux campings membres de Camping Québec).
N.B. Votre demande de certification doit nous parvenir au plus tard le vendredi 12 novembre 2021.
Camping Québec | campingquebec.com
Mention dans la fiche de votre camping (ne s’applique qu’aux campings membres de Camping Québec).
Other advantages offered to certified
- Discount on some Vélo Québec Éditions publications
- Subscription to Vélo Mag
- Corporate membership to Vélo Québec Association
Get the Bienvenue Cyclistes! certification
Become the first choice for cyclists’ accommodations by obtaining your Bienvenue cyclistes! certification and offering bike-friendly services.
Fees 2022
(before taxes)
Campground
1 year (1/1/2022 – 31/12/2022)
2 years (1/1/2022 - 31/12/2023)
Single pricing
165 $
290 $
Tourist accommodation
1 year (1/1/2022 – 31/12/2022)
2 years (1/1/2022 - 31/12/2023)
1 - 5 units
145 $
245 $
6 - 10 units
$ 165
$ 290 $
11 - 50 units
$ 240
$ 425
51 - 100 units
$ 305
$ 540
101 units and up
$ 405
$ 710
Members of the Association Hôtellerie Québec (AHQ) get a 10% discount on the cost of certification. To take advantage of this offer, please contact Danielle Cyr at 514 521-8356, poste 333, or at 1 800 567-8356, poste 333.
Our team is ready to answer any questions you may have about Bienvenue cyclistes! certification.
You can reach us by phone at 514 521-8356, poste 333, or at 1 800 567-8356, poste 333, or by email.
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