{"id":20357,"date":"2025-02-25T21:09:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T20:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/tour\/les-routes-historiques-montreal-a-quebec\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T16:19:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:19:14","slug":"montreal-to-quebeccity","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/tour\/montreal-to-quebeccity\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Routes | Montreal to Quebec City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--5333c5f9-ce26-48ab-9d8d-b85dccd8fce1\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Historic Routes | Montreal to Quebec City<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--962350b3-497d-4269-9839-a35417631080_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-button--962350b3-497d-4269-9839-a35417631080\" href=\"#carte\" data-icon=\"$\">Discover the route<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\" id=\"carte\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/embeds?type=publicEvent&id=128421\" style=\"width: 1px; min-width: 100%; height: 600px; border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Summary<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>From Montr\u00e9al to Qu\u00e9bec, let yourself be carried away by the picturesque landscapes, at times by a city, at times by a village and by the countryside. The historical richness of this ancestral road is only equalled by its panorama and its remarkable heritage. Starting in Berthierville, you will discover the Chemin du Roy, the first road built in the 18th century, linking Qu\u00e9bec City and Montr\u00e9al via Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, a pioneer city built in 1737. You will admire the unique scenery and architecture along the majestic St. Lawrence River.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Information<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Duration: 5 days<br \/>Distance: 340 km<br \/>Level of difficulty: 2<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f27743;\">Day 1<\/span>: Montreal to Boucherville | 35 km or 55 km<br \/><span style=\"color: #f27743;\">Day 2<\/span>: Boucherville to Sorel-Tracy | 70 km<br \/><span style=\"color: #f27743;\">Day 3<\/span>: Sorel-Tracy to Trois-Rivi\u00e8res | 80 km<br \/><span style=\"color: #f27743;\">Day 4<\/span>: Trois-Rivi\u00e8res to Deschambault | 65 km<br \/><span style=\"color: #f27743;\">Day 5<\/span>: Deschambault to Qu\u00e9bec | 70 km<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Detailed Overview<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Montreal.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Montreal.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Montreal-980x700.png 980w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Montreal-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20237\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Day 1: Montreal to Boucherville (55 km)<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Start your day by soaking up the lively atmosphere along the Lachine Canal. Enjoy breathtaking views of Montreal and the St. Lawrence River as you cross the Champlain Bridge. You can easily spot many of the city\u2019s iconic structures, such as the Olympic Stadium and St. Joseph\u2019s Oratory. Then follow the south shore of the river along La Riveraine. This bike path offers magnificent views of the city and the Boucherville Islands and allows you to discover historic neighbourhoods in the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie region. Take a break in Old Saint-Lambert or Old Longueuil to refuel. In Boucherville, you have two options: stroll along the river and the streets of Old Boucherville and admire the ancestral homes, or treat yourself to a nature break at the \u00celes-de-Boucherville National Park via the river shuttle that connects the Boucherville municipal dock to \u00cele Grosbois.<\/p>\n<p>Possible attractions\/stops: Old Port of Montreal, Old Saint-Lambert, Old Longueuil, \u00celes-de-Boucherville National Park, Old Boucherville<\/p>\n<p>Night in Boucherville<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/La-Riveraine.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/La-Riveraine.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/La-Riveraine-980x700.png 980w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/La-Riveraine-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20239\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Day 2: Boucherville to Sorel-Tracy (70 km)<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Leave Boucherville and continue your journey on La Riveraine, savouring the last panoramas of the river and the islands. Gradually, the bike path moves away from the banks and plunges you into the heart of the Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie\u2019s agricultural lands. Cycle through fields and orchards. The landscape diversifies, offering a mosaic of forests, marshes, and waterways. Along the way, you will come across charming ancestral homes, witnesses to the region\u2019s rich past. Your itinerary for the day will take you through picturesque villages, each with its own unique character: Varennes, with its history and old-world charm; Verch\u00e8res, bordered by the river and its seigneurial houses; and Contrecoeur, gateway to the Bas-Richelieu region. After the bike path, the paved shoulder ensures a safe ride to Sorel-Tracy, where you can discover the atmosphere of this port city.<\/p>\n<p>Possible attractions\/stops: Parc de la Fray\u00e8re and Parc des Voiles (Boucherville), Old Varennes, Domaine du Fleuve vineyard (Varennes), Verch\u00e8res historic downtown, Maison des Gouverneurs (Sorel-Tracy), Old Sorel (Sorel-Tracy), Biophare (Sorel-Tracy), Stratera l\u2019archipel fabuleux (multimedia attraction \u2013 Sorel-Tracy)<\/p>\n<p>Night in Sorel-Tracy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Yamachiche.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Yamachiche.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Yamachiche-980x700.png 980w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Yamachiche-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20241\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Day 3: Sorel-Tracy to Trois-Rivi\u00e8res (80 km)<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>After a ferry crossing to Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola, take the Chemin du Roy, the oldest road in Quebec, and discover its rural landscapes and picturesque villages. Don\u2019t miss the Magasin G\u00e9n\u00e9ral Lebrun in Maskinong\u00e9, the red houses of Yamachiche, and the Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac. In Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, delve into the past by exploring Old Trois-Rivi\u00e8res with its monuments and churches. Then choose your experience: relive the lumberjack era at Bor\u00e9alis, explore the Forges Saint-Maurice, Canada\u2019s first industrial establishment, or stroll through the port park and Rue Des Forges, a lively area full of restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Possible attractions\/stops: Cuthbert Chapel (Berthierville), Magasin G\u00e9n\u00e9ral Lebrun (Maskinong\u00e9), viewpoint at the Lac St Pierre rest stop, visit the Moulin seigneurial de la Pointe (Trois-Rivi\u00e8res), Old Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, Bor\u00e9alis (Trois-Rivi\u00e8res), Forges Saint-Maurice (Trois-Rivi\u00e8res)<\/p>\n<p>Night in Trois-Rivi\u00e8res<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Sainte-Anne-de-la-Perade.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Sainte-Anne-de-la-Perade.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Sainte-Anne-de-la-Perade-980x700.png 980w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Sainte-Anne-de-la-Perade-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20243\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Day 4: Trois-Rivi\u00e8res to Deschambault (65 KM)<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Leave Trois-Rivi\u00e8res and let yourself be carried away by the charm of the Chemin du Roy, which today winds along the majestic St. Lawrence River. You will pass through charming villages with authentic character, where ancestral stone houses, imposing churches, and windmills follow one another. Along the way, you will pass near the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap, a pilgrimage site steeped in history. Your route is also punctuated by architectural treasures, such as the Manoir des J\u00e9suites (in Trois-Rivi\u00e8res), the old presbytery of Batiscan, and the Moulin de la Chevroti\u00e8re in Grondines, a precious witness to Quebec\u2019s heritage dating back to 1674. Finally, in Deschambault, contemplate the beauty of the river from the old presbytery and soak up the peaceful atmosphere of this picturesque village.<\/p>\n<p>Possible attractions\/stops: Manoir des J\u00e9suites (Trois-Rivi\u00e8res), the old presbytery (Batiscan), Fromagerie le Baluchon (Sainte-Anne-de-la-P\u00e9rade), Fromagerie de Grondines, Moulin \u00e0 vent (Grondines), village of Deschambault and its gourmet attractions (bakery, chocolate shop)<\/p>\n<p>Night in Deschambault<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_6 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/15.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/15.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/15-980x700.png 980w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/15-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20245\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Day 5: Deschambault to Quebec City (70 KM)<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Leave Deschambault and let yourself be surprised by the last attractions of the Chemin du Roy before reaching Quebec City. Admire the ancestral homes, churches, and wharves that line your route. In Cap-Sant\u00e9, follow the old road \u2013 the detour is worth it! During your day, you will pass through Deschambault-Grondines, Cap-Sant\u00e9, and Neuville, which are among the most beautiful villages in Quebec. Then follow the river to the imposing Quebec Bridge, announcing the imminent arrival in the capital. Finally, reach Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage jewel, with its cobblestone streets and fortifications. Explore the Citadel, admire the Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac, discover Place Royale and the Plains of Abraham, and enjoy the breathtaking view from the Dufferin Terrace. Your stay in the old city will be the culmination of this memorable cycling adventure!<\/p>\n<p>Possible attractions\/stops: Portneuf wharf, art gallery in Cap-Sant\u00e9, Rue des \u00c9rables in Neuville, Old Quebec, the Citadel, Place Royale, Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace and the Plains of Abraham<\/p>\n<p>Night in Quebec City<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-20357","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tour\/20357","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tour"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/tour"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}