Quebec by Bike: A solo adventure along the St. Lawrence River | Cycling Across Canada, Ep.26

In September 2022, I rode across the province of Québec as part of my solo, self-supported tour across Canada. I entered the province from the Waterfront Trail and crossed to the North Shore, and rode on that side of St. Lawrence River until I reached Québec City. I then crossed the St. Lawrence River on a bridge and followed the South Shore, enjoying the stunning villages and small towns and farmlands along the way.
This province was what my soul needed following the collision in Ontario. I loved riding in Québec. The drivers were incredibly attentive to me as a cyclist, and I never felt threatened. There was a should mostly on every route. Overall, the cycling infrastructure was impressive. I followed Route Verte 5, Route Verte 1, and Route Verte 8 along the way. I met and saw multiple cyclists and cycling groups as I rode along.
An incredible experience full of stunning views along the St. Lawrence River and incredible experiences with people along the way.
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[@julieibbott3239]

Quebec has great cycling infrastructure. And the churches are stunning. Thanks for sharing Agnieszka. I always enjoy your videos.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you very much for watching! It was a beautiful province to ride through. It definitely made up for Northern Ontario.

[@Wayondon]

Did my heart good to watch your video. Was living vicariously through it because I covered those very roads in September of 2023. Happy trails from Fort Kent, Maine.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you for watching! I know the feeling. I love seeing others rode the places I've been. It's a nice experience to relive it all. Hope you had a great time on your adventure.

[@geoffreyhoney122]

Another awesome video Agnieszka! It brought back sweet memories of visiting our eldest when they were going to Laval and we were in Cobourg. We stayed in the Parc National Oka! You really did a great job highlighting how Quebec is hands down Canada's most cycling/ cyclist friendly province! It puts Ontario to shame eh? It helps that the province's minister of tourism was a cyclist. Just look at how you are respected as a road user by Quebec people driving cars! Look at how many groups of cyclists there are in this footage! Steller experience and thanks for taking us along!

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience in the province. The Oka National Park was beautiful. I rode through as I was leaving and the natural beauty was overwhelmingly beautiful. And yes, Quebec as a province has a really stepped up with their cycling infrastructure and it shows in driver behaviour as well. Because infrastructure itself is not enough, behavioural changes are much more difficult to address, but they're doing both well! Yes, Ontario could learn LOTS from its neighbour.

[@redsorgum]

This was an excellent ride. When I saw your post, I thought it was the Brampton ride, I forgot you were still posting your progress from the previous videos. The scenery is beautiful. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️

[@WheelsonaBike]

Yes, it'd be easy to confuse them at first glance. I think I'll finish this series before continuing with the Brompton adventure. It may motivate me to finish the videos sooner.

[@ting280]

probably my favorite video in this series. everything in Quebec was so beautiful and picturesque. and I was really impressed with driver behaviour. they gave cyclists lots of room, even going almost into the opposite shoulder at times.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you for watching! One of my favourites as well. Quebec was amazing to ride through. And yes, you noticed the driver behaviour as well. It was so nice to see how considerate drivers were when sharing the road.

[@boohurns4080]

Road 138 is indeed a nice place to ride a bike as most of the heavy traffic drive on highway 40 which runs parallel just a few hundred meters away. Same for the south shore with the road 132 and highway 20.

[@WheelsonaBike]

@@boohurns4080 Thank you for adding this. You are 100% right. I did show the highway in one of the first edits, but ended up taking this info out in the final version of the video.

[@france7678]

La route Verte 1 entre Lévis et Rivière du Loup et le Petit Témis! N’importe quand! Emmenez-en des kilomètres parmi les plus beaux paysages du Québec !

[@cedarwings82]

Quebec is a beautiful province but so glad you’re entering into the Maritimes! I live in NB and have been watching your journey from the beginning. Can’t wait to see the impressions we’ve made on you. Hopefully they were all good lol.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you for watching! NB ended up being the province where I was chased by dogs. So many dogs. And beautiful, beautiful vistas, with steep climbs. I look forward to working with the footage.

[@OurRetiredLife]

Love this episode! It's so fun seeing your enthusiasm when you see other cyclists on the road. We also absolutely loved driving and riding our bikes in Quebec, it's such a beauty of a province 😊

[@WheelsonaBike]

Yes! It's such a beautiful province, there is so much to see. And I really felt like I was on a different country because of the language difference. I absolutely loved it there.

[@alirezafazeli8222]

Perfect.

[@kenhunt5153]

The wind can be a major obstacle along the St Lawrence. I would always suggest stopping at Kamaruska on the South Shore. A beautiful town with museums and great roadside food. Is there anything better than Quebec strawberries?

[@leGrand-Nord]

I am quite partial, and because of that fact , I think this is your best video rendering of your trip since you started, ( of course you still have to go a fair distance ) I quite enjoyed watching and always look forward for your next video

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you! This is one of my favourites as well, because of my experience in the province and I like how the video turned out as well.

[@rogerrampersad2318]

I really enjoyed your video. I cycled from Montreal along the river like you did to Charlevoix. You are so positive, and you saw the Beauty in the province. I love your enthusiasm. I watch a lot of cycling videos to get ideas on where to bike next. This was inspiring!

[@WheelsonaBike]

That must have been an amazing trip. Did you ride mostly on the north shore? Or did you ride on both? I loved riding through Quebec. I had an amazing time while there.

[@katjasendmayr1342]

Wow, so stunningly beautiful! Love your videos, watch them in the cold winter and it warms my heart!

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you very much for watching. I had wonderful weather in Quebec, realized this only after I worked on this video.

[@thattravellingguy]

What a lovely video. You sure have some of the best cycling infrastructure in Canada. And the people, what can I say! Some of the nicest, kindest people I’ve ever met.

[@WheelsonaBike]

I agree about Quebec's infrastructure. While no province is perfect, they sure make things easier for people riding bikes in Quebec. Thanks for watching!

[@mikebauer9948]

Yay! More ride, beautiful countryside. Enjoying your progress. Happy for you that you were able to pick up after your collision and continue to your goal. Looking forward to next installment.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you for watching. Yes, Quebec was special for me. I need to go back there and ride the coast.

[@Andrea-kx1mj]

Just saw you passed through my town, so cool 🥰

[@WheelsonaBike]

Which town? - if you're open to sharing.

[@johnlawrence5229]

Hi Agneiszka. Just been catching up. Again thanks for sharing your amazing and inspirational adventure and a great overview of your country. i did my first extended bike pac earlier this year, six weeks to the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. Cheers Johno. South Gippsland. Au.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you for watching! We're heading into winter, so it's your summer in Australia. What are your plans for this season?

[@johnlawrence5229]

Hi Agneiszka. After my bike pac this year i undertook a 200 klm Pac hike in the west Mc Donald ranges, central Aus, amazing area in the red centre of Australia. Big plans for the up coming year. January going to Tasmania and Flinders island, Taking my adventure motorcycle. March, of to New Zealand, undecided Hiking or Peddleing. ...By the way i am retired so unlimited time for travel.......Cheers Johno.

[@WheelsonaBike]

I'd LOVE to ride in New Zealand. And good for you to being retired, the time you have ...

[@adventureswithcrohns9778]

Ya know, sometimes I think about asking you to stop posting your trip haha! It takes me back to last summer every single time I watch a video and all I do is wish I was back there! It's always fun to see the route you took but I think I enjoy it more when our trails connected and I recognize places. We also took La Route Verte 8 out of Riviere-du-Loup but powered all the way to Edmundston. We headed straight back to the highway at the border though, we had a lot of ground to make and needed the fastest route and still and didn't get to camp until 8:30 that night thanks to losing the hour at the border! Quebec was also where we managed our first and only century ride, 168km from Camping Anne-Marie Labrie to Camping municipal Parc de l'ïle de Leclercville! We rode through so much beautiful farmland and were rewarded with some glorious tailwind that day. I wanted 200km so bad but settled for 168km!! I should tell you about my next big trip idea someday, it might interest you! At least part of it! 🤣

[@WheelsonaBike]

Two more to go (and maybe one big one after that, and that'll be a wrap). I know how you feel, as going through the footage takes me right back and I, too, wish I were still riding. I agree! It's fun seeing others ride the same routes as you, when I felt lonely on the road, I thought about all the other cyclists who had ridden the roads I was rolling through and it made a difference. You and your niece rode huge days! I still don't know how you did that, physically speaking, I would've gotten injured. Tell me about your big trip idea! I am interested in hearing about what you're planning.

[@canica99]

This is so good...love your narration skills and St Louis Du haha....hilarious. great job and I also have a hard time continuing on my way when I see beautiful things and I even take a nap, like the time I stoped at the John Day River in Oregon, made lunch, took a nap and wake up to a family of foxes on the other side of the river wanting the rest of my bread, which I gave and they followed me for about a two miles. Great energy and love to hear all your hellos to others. cheers and be well.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the narration. Yes, that's the beauty of bicycle touring, isn't it? Being able to stop whenever we want to and nap as well! I rode with some people who used to take naps daily in the middle of the day - that was their rhythm. But they rode quite late as well. I stopped riding around 5pm max.

[@wannagobiking9071]

Well done and what a treat Québec is😀 also good to see I'm not the only one lagging behind in their vids😂

[@WheelsonaBike]

Oh yes! Quebec was one of my favourite provinces to ride through. Yes... Just a little behind. 😉

[@wannagobiking9071]

@WheelsonaBike well if it's any consolation I'll be posting a vid in March which will be 2 years old by then 😄

[@WheelsonaBike]

@wannagobiking9071 That's OK. We have our own schedules. 🤣

[@philipcaldwell3187]

The St Lawrence River valley - North America’s best kept secret.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Absolutely is!

[@chesteruk]

Greeting from Scotland. Can’t wait to see your future videos.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you got watching. Working on the next episode as we speak.

[@jesse7852]

Yay you’re back! I was just thinking i hadn’t seen you post in a while

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Rino-bicycle]

Very nice sceneries, when you get to Edmundston, you are 1.5 hours from me, Kedgwick, but didn’t go that way, your French is pretty good.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you and thank you for the comment about my French. I may be able to pronounce words, but my understanding is non-existent.

[@stephenflynn7600]

You are blessed to be alive

[@adventureswithjosie]

Quebec sure has some great bike lanes and trails! Lovely views along the St. Lawrence!

[@WheelsonaBike]

Yes! They absolutely do. I didn't realize how beautiful the province was. It is stunning and I didn't get to see Gaspe. Next trip ...

[@adventureswithjosie]

@@WheelsonaBike I haven't been to the Gaspe yet, but it's on the list!

[@WheelsonaBike]

@adventureswithjosie Same here. It'd be a tough ride, but it's so beautiful out there.

[@Coccinelf]

You are way braver than me! I avoid all highways. Also you rode right by my house! I never stopped to think that cyclists going on my street might me cross country cyclists but it makes sense.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you for watching and for the comment. If I could avoid highways, I would. I need to upgrade my tires to be able to handle more off road riding. Did you actually see your house in the video? Small world!

[@Coccinelf]

@@WheelsonaBike That would be cool but no. I only saw you riding on it near, but I'm pretty sure you continued on the same street!

[@LarryHopper]

Nice! Respect for at least trying to speak French. Good job making multiple stops at Tim Horton's. No trip in Canada is complete without a stop at Tim's. 🇨🇦

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you. :) I always started with French, but as most people speak English, they quickly switched to make things easier. I did use Google Translate at times, but overall - between words and gestures, I was good to go. And Tim's - yes - always Tim's.

[@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887]

Another stunning (marvelous) Episode. So much to take in on this episode and a lot of good information as always. Love all the shots of the beautiful churches, landscape and topography. Looks like you were able to stay on a Bike trail/path for most of Quebec?

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you for watching. There were SO MANY churches. I couldn't show them all, or we'd be watching all day. But so much beauty in that province, I was wowed. Yes, I was able to follow the Route Verte paths most of the way through.

[@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887]

@@WheelsonaBike Always a joy to watch! I believe this path begins in Kingston, On? Or at least connets to it?

[@WheelsonaBike]

@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887 Yes, I followed the Waterfront Trail to the province of Quebec.

[@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887]

@@WheelsonaBike awesome! I think we are going to take this route summer of 2024.

[@WheelsonaBike]

@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887 Are you thinking of riding the Gaspe Peninsula? That's one place I'd recommend considering.

[@tombiggi1024]

Years ago some friends did some Route Vert route but not sure which one(s). They are foodies.

[@WheelsonaBike]

It's a popular route.

[@tombiggi1024]

This video is from a Sept 2022 trip?

[@WheelsonaBike]

Yes. I'm a 'bit' behind.

[@Dewcing]

7:15 the man said "Ti-gui-dou" which is friendly Quebec slang for sounds good / carry on :)

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you for demystifying that expression! I appreciate it.

[@Dewcing]

@@WheelsonaBike my pleasure! and the idea of sleeping on church property is a clever idea in a pinch, did you have any permission or run into any staff? also it's interesting to see the locations you end up settling for the night and always wished there was a few more shots depicting the area! can't wait to bike out to Quebec city (from Montréal) once the weather is ready, these videos are great while waiting for that weather! :)

[@WheelsonaBike]

@Dewcing Yes! I definitely connected with the priests onsite. They let me use the kitchen and the bathroom the following day. They were so kind. I shared a lot of the day to day content on my Instagram account, and that where I posted images of the camping areas when appropriate. Enjoy your rides! You are so lucky to live in the beautiful province of Quebec.

[@robertcanoue4509]

😁

[@JaqueParisien]

I am glad you enjoyed your passage in my Province. I really think we are on the right track when it comes to bike infrastructures. I always enjoy watching your videos and I know that our mutual friend, Wandering Eye Outdoors, does too. I salute my friend by the way, @julieibbot3239. with whom I hope to ride next summer. Keep up the good work Agnieszka.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Thank you for watching! Quebec is stunning and people are lovely, and the bike infrastructure is miles ahead of what we have in Ontario. Ah ... So you're the person who rode with Dean - thank you for making that connection for me.