GABRIEL GAKWAYA
RIDE QUEBEC CITY Québec’s love affair with cycling is legendary, and the Québec City region is home to five amazing trail networks that boast some of the best mountain-biking trails anywhere in the world. Vallée Bras-du-Nord features 100km of superb singletrack on two trail systems, Shannahan and Saint-Raymond, with ample climbing and demanding descents, berms, bridges and rock gardens. Shannahan’s 70km of trails welcome beginners and families on the Delaney Falls route, while advanced riders can stretch their legs on Boreal, Légende and Neilson along with other popular trails. Intermediate to advanced riders will love shredding all that Saint-Raymond has to offer on its 30km of well-cut narrow paths near the village, with short climbs and descents that are sure to bring a smile before enjoying a well-deserved pint at a microbrewery. Vallée Bras-du-Nord, a sister network of the very popular Kingdom Trails in Burke, VT, also offers on-site accommodations including cabins, yurts, camping, cottages and hotels, along with many other outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, Via Ferrata and canyoning. A proud member of the 1% for the Planet movement, Vallée Bras-du-Nord is committed and involved in making sustainable development and the environment key mandates.
NICK DIGNARD
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Vallée Bras-du-Nord
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Mont-Sainte-Anne has a global reputation as one of the ultimate destinations for mountain bikers with trails for beginners, families, and expert riders alike. Claiming the largest trail network in Eastern Canada, it includes 130 kilometres of cross-country trails, 28 kilometres of downhill trails and nine kilometres of pure all-mountain riding — all reachable by chairlift. The award-winning Mountain Bike Park features a
