Cap sur Lévis, QC - In Kath Patry's Backyard

To discover three of the most beautiful bike paths in the region! One route, three bike paths: yes, they succeed to one another to create the most beautiful ride. First, there’s the very popular Parcours des Anses that runs along the St. Lawrence River, then there’s the Parcours Harlaka, with its own viaduct that crosses highway 20 and finally, the Cycloroute de Bellechasse, built on an old railway line.

Due to its location and layout, this is a very accessible, beginner level ride. With the possibility to ride for nearly 200 km, intermediate and advanced cyclists have the choice to make it a great endurance ride, and mostly away from cars!

 

If you want to start at the very beginning of the Parcours des Anses, then a start at the O’Ravito Café is a must! Nothing beats a nice coffee in a charming local café with one (or two!) homemade pastry. Several other starting points are also accessible along the route, whether it’s in Lévis (free parking at St. Lawrence Park) or further, in Saint-Henri (free parking here). You can also access the route from Quebec by taking the ferry.

➼ Stops During the Ride:

➼ If you are craving an ice cream, there is theBar laitier Vanille-Chocolat in Saint-Henri, 26 km from the suggested starting point, *cash only*.

➼ If you decide to go for the long run on the 200 km ride, visit theparc des Chutes d’Armagh’s restaurant, located at the very end of the Cycloroute de Bellechasse.

➼ Stop at  Le Corsaire microbrewery for the classic after-ride beer, 7 km from the suggested starting point, near the ferry pier.

✽ It runs along the St. Lawrence River, and offers the most beautiful views of Quebec and the Château Frontenac.