Bike paths to discover on our network
Article published on April 24, 2024
With the return of warmer weather, many of us want to get out and conquer new places. The good news is that you don’t have to go far to enjoy the great outdoors and give your legs a workout. Here’s a selection of our favourite bike paths, accessible by public transit on the exo network.
Cycling in the Laurentians
The P’tit Train du Nord
This linear park—the longest in Canada—features a 232-kilometre trail that follows the former railway line between Bois-des-Filion and Mont-Laurier. On your ride you’ll discover jewels like Sainte-Adèle, Mont-Tremblant and Rivière-Rouge. It’s a wonderful trail offering lots of activities as well as quaint inns and places to sample local delicacies.
If you’re interested, be sure to read our full article about it.
La Vagabonde
This 40+ kilometre trail runs east-west along the Lower Laurentians, from Saint-Eustache to Saint-Placide, crossing Oka Park and following the Mille-Îles River and Deux-Montagnes Lake. And if your inner cyclist wants to go even further, head to the paths in Laval via the Grand-Moulin dam in Deux-Montagnes.
Lower Laurentians linear park
Magnificent and well-groomed, the bike trail in the Lower Laurentians linear park connects the cities of Blainville and Saint-Jérôme with a 16-kilometre dedicated path that runs through farmlands and forests.
This easy-to-ride, paved trail is accessible to everyone. Start your ride at Blainville Station to go north or Saint-Jérôme Station to go south.
Cycle along the river
We suggest a 38.7-kilometre bike route in the West Island: from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue at the western tip, it will take you all the way to Verdun via Baie-D’Urfé, Beaconsfield, Pointe-Claire and Dorval, as well as the boroughs of Lachine and LaSalle.
You’ll ride along the river for most of the trip and can stop at one of the many riverside parks to take a break or refuel with a snack.
The route in 3 stages
From Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue to Lachine, you’ll take a road that changes its name several times along the way: Rue Lakeshore, Boulevard Beaconsfield, Chemin Bord-du-Lac. From Lachine to Verdun, you’ll take the St. Lawrence waterfront cycling path.
1. Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Station to the waterfront. Consulter l’itinéraire
2. Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue to René-Lévesque Park in Lachine. Consulter l’itinéraire
3. René-Lévesque Park in Lachine to De l’Église métro station in Verdun. Consulter l’itinéraire
If you’re interested, be sure to read our full article about it (in French).
Cycling in Lanaudière
The Véloroute in Terrebonne-Mascouche
Terrebonne and Mascouche boast more than 120 kilometres of bike paths. Ride along the Mille-Îles River to Île-des-Moulins, cross Grand-Coteau Park in Mascouche or discover the area around the City of Terrebonne via the TransTerrebonne trail, which features three main sections (west, north and east).
Cycling in Montérégie
The Sauvagine in Sorel
This 12-kilometre paved trail is perfect for a family ride. Easy and safe with multiple places to stop, the Sauvagine crosses part of the City of Sorel-Tracy, running through fields and forests up to Saint-Robert.
The Soulanges canal in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
The Soulanges bike path opens to cyclists in early May, with 35 kilometres of trails. It runs along the canal for 23.5 kilometres, going all the way to the towns of Saint-Zotique and Rivière-Beaudette. It’s perfect for families, with lots of places to stop and sanitary facilities.
The Route des Champs in Chambly
The Route des Champs connects Chambly to Granby, with a linear path crossing fields and forests for 40 kilometres. It is 90% paved and dotted with several stopping places, making it a perfect route for families.
The Riveraine in Brossard
This 51.4-kilometre bike path runs along the St. Lawrence River and Autoroute 132 on Montréal’s South Shore. It begins in Varennes and ends in Sainte-Catherine and can be accessed via the small bridge beside the Victoria Bridge, the Champlain Bridge and the Jacques-Cartier Bridge.
Visit our page dedicated the cycling to learn more about the services we offer cyclists.
Plan your trips with our trip planner to see the many route options available to you.
Have a good ride!
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