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Bike trip - Cross-Canada Trip (Vancouver-Montréal)
June 29 to August 19, 2013 • Price (taxes included) : $8,995
Trip length : 52 days / 51 nights > Level of difficulty : 4+
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Explore at your own pace
Canada is big, very big! Anyone who has travelled across the country can attest to that. And for any cyclist, the idea of making this mythic trip by bicycle is an alluring dream! It’s the ultimate challenge, an opportunity to excel, an extraordinary achievement, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Imagine hearing yourself say, “I did it!” And just think of the generous diversity of the landscapes: the staggering peaks of the Rockies, the majestic flat expanses of the Prairies, the countless waterways of Ontario—so much variety, so many unforgettable sights to see from the seat of your bike. From Vancouver to Montreal. A 5,300-kilometre, seven-week journey! A definite highlight of our next season.
The package includes:
- air transportation for passenger and bicycle between Montréal and Vancouver;- 51 nights in two- to four-star motels, hotels, inns and lodges (double occupancy);
- 51 breakfasts and 7 evening meals;
- bus transfers.
From 12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Start: Montréal-Trudeau/Vancouver.
Finish: Montréal.
From day to day
Day 1 - Arrival in Vancouver.
Day 2 - Looped route in Vancouver (63 km).
Day 3 - Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Mission, Harrison Mills, Hope (135 km).
Day 4 - Hope, Manning Park (66 km).
Day 5 - Manning Park, Princeton, Heddley, Keremeos (133 km).
Day 6 - Keremeos, Penticton, Summerland, Westbank, Kelowna (108 km).
Day 7 - Free day.
Day 8 - Kelowna, Westside, Okanagan Landing, Salmon Arm (120 km).
Day 9 - Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Three Gap Valley, Revelstoke (103 km).
Day 10 - Revelstoke, Roger's Pass, Golden (93 km).
Day 11 - Golden, Field, Lake Louise (136 km). Optional looped route via Moraine Lake (32 km).
Day 12 - Lake Louise, Minniwanka Lake, Banff (58 or 86 km).
Day 13 - Free day or looped route.
Day 14 - Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Calgary (147 km).
Day 15 - Calgary, Gleichen, Bassano, Brooks (179 km).
Day 16 - Brooks, Red Cliff, Medicine Hat (106 km).
Day 17 - Medicine Hat, Irvine, Walsh, Maple Creek (147 km).
Day 18 - Maple Creek, Tompkins, Gull Lake, Swift Current (173 km).
Day 19 - Swift Current, Maple Creek, Herbert, Caronport, Moose Jaw (172 km).
Day 20 - Free day.
Day 21 - Moose Jaw, Regina, Balgonie, Fort Qu'Appelle (151 km).
Day 22 - Fort Qu'Appelle, Melville, Churchbridge, Langenburg, Russell (187 km).
Day 23 - Russell, Rossburn, Sandy Lake, Ericson, Neepawa (172 km).
Day 24 - Neepawa, Carberry, Austin, Portage la Prairie (97 km).
Day 25 - Portage la Prairie, Oakville, Headingley, Winnipeg (105 km).
Day 26 - Free day.
Day 27 - Winnipeg, Dugald, Elma, Hadashville, Falcon Lake (161 km).
Day 28 - Falcon Lake, Rennie, West Hawk Lake, Keewatin, Kenora (70 km).
Day 29 - Kenora, Vermillion Bay, Oxdrift, Dryden (136 km).
Day 30 - Dryden, Borups Corners, Ignace (108 km).
Day 31 - Ignace, English River, Upsala (112 km).
Day 32 - Upsala, Shabaqua, Sistonens Corners, Thunder Bay (127 km).
Day 33 - Free day.
Day 34 - Thunder Bay, Pearl, Dorion, Nipigon (115 km).
Day 35 - Nipigon, Rossport, Schreiber, Terrace Bay (107 km).
Day 36 - Terrace Bay, Marathon (75 km).
Day 37 - Marathon, White River (93 km).
Day 38 - White River, Wawa (93 km).
Day 39 - Wawa, Lac Superieur, Montreal River Harbour, Batchawana Bay (152 or 163 km).
Day 40 - Batchawana Bay, Heyden, Sault Ste. Marie (67 km).
Day 41 - Free day.
Day 42 - Sault Ste. Marie, Leeburn, Bruce Mines, Thessalon (98 km).
Day 43 - Thessalon, Blind River, Spanish, Massey, Espanola (152 km).
Day 44 - Espanola, Whitefish Falls, Sheguiandah, Tehkummah, South Baymouth (113 km).
Day 45 - Ferry to Tobermory. Tobermory, Wiarton, Owen Sound (115 km).
Day 46 - Owen Sound, Thornbury, Collingwood, Craighust, Orillia (138 km).
Day 47 - Free day.
Day 48 - Orillia, Cambray, Lindsay, Peterborough (129 km).
Day 49 - Peterborough, Hastings, Trenton, Wellington, Bloomfield, Picton (142 km).
Day 50 - Picton, Kingston, Gananoque, Brockville (150 km).
Day 51 - Brockville, Johnstown, Morrisburg, Cornwall (104 km).
Day 52 - Cornwall, Coteau-du-Lac, Dorion, Vaudreuil, Montréal (136 km).
Itinerary subject to change.
Full Comfort Bike Travels
By selecting the Vélo Québec Voyages full-comfort package, you are opting to alternate between pleasures: the perfect balance between effort during the day and well-deserved rest in a hotel, no matter what your destination. And since we take care of everything—reservations, baggage transportation, mechanical assistance, route planning—all you have to do is make the most of your trip, at your own pace, by combining the pleasures of bicycle tourism with occasional revelations, interesting encounters, boundless enthusiasm and sheer delight.
You can also count at all times on the discreet but highly effective presence of our guides. They have all received first-aid training and have acquired useful bicycle-tourism expertise. More than mere guides, they are genuine travel enthusiasts—curious, passionate teachers with great respect for the host countries. Better yet, our guides put their personal imprint on their routes and know how to make your trip an unforgettable journey. So with us, you will receive all the assistance you need while remaining as free as a bird. Now that’s peace of mind!
- air transportation for passengers and their bicycles (if necessary);
- bus, train, ferry trip and domestic flight (if necessary);
- accommodations in two-, three- or four-star hotels, double occupancy;
- all breakfasts and some evening meals (excluding all beverages, alcoholic or not);
- baggage transportation (one bag per person, 15-kg maximum);
- mechanical assistance and access to a relief vehicle;
- daily route plans;
- the presence of one or two experienced guides.
The prices include taxes and the $3.50 contribution per $1,000 of services purchased to the Compensation Fund for Customers of Travel Agents.
Equipment (e.g., bicycle) is not included.
For more informations, consult our schedule or contact-us.
A typical day
- You have breakfast at your hotel (between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.).
- You leave the hotel before 10:00 a.m., dropping off your bag at the luggage truck.
- You start riding, armed with the detailed itinerary and maps of the route, including the towns and villages along the way.
- You have lunch when and where you wish. For destinations where a “boxed lunch” is included, it will be handed out in the morning at departure time, which is why a pannier can come in handy.
- When you arrive at the next stopover, your luggage will await you at the hotel, where your room will be available as of 3 p.m.
- Suppers included in the package are served at the hotel or a restaurant nearby. The evening meal will include an appetizer, a main course as well as dessert. Beverages, whether alcoholic or not, are not included.
On the road
The routes are not marked, but you will be provided with a detailed map each day. Optional routes will allow you to extend certain segments. Our guides will also be on hand to help you find the many hidden treasures in each region.
In the event of a mechanical problem on the road
We suggest you have a complete tune-up done on your bike before departure. A well-tuned bicycle is the key component of a successful cycling trip. For minor mechanical problems (adjustments, flat tires, etc.), the guide or the cycling escort will be able to help you out and get you back on the road. You can contact your guide by phone at any time to request assistance or, in the case of a major breakdown, to be taken to the nearest bike shop.
In case of fatigue or discomfort on the road
If you can’t complete the day’s ride because of fatigue, discomfort or a major mechanical problem, the relief vehicle will pick up you and your bike and take you to the next stopover town.
The routes are not marked, but you will be provided with a detailed map each day. Optional routes will allow you to extend certain segments. Our guides will also be on hand to help you find the many hidden treasures in each region.
In the event of a mechanical problem on the road
We suggest you have a complete tune-up done on your bike before departure. A well-tuned bicycle is the key component of a successful cycling trip. For minor mechanical problems (adjustments, flat tires, etc.), the guide or the cycling escort will be able to help you out and get you back on the road. You can contact your guide by phone at any time to request assistance or, in the case of a major breakdown, to be taken to the nearest bike shop.
In case of fatigue or discomfort on the road
If you can’t complete the day’s ride because of fatigue, discomfort or a major mechanical problem, the relief vehicle will pick up you and your bike and take you to the next stopover town.
Hotels and Meals
You will stay in double rooms at two-, three- or four-star hotels. Day in and day out, your baggage will be transported to your hotel, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. All you have to do is carry a bag containing the personal items you need for the day.
Our packages include all breakfasts as well as some evening meals at restaurants or hotels. You are free to eat lunch where you please. Vegetarian menus (which may include fish) will also be offered to those who specify their preference for such meals when they reserve their trip.
You will stay in double rooms at two-, three- or four-star hotels. Day in and day out, your baggage will be transported to your hotel, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. All you have to do is carry a bag containing the personal items you need for the day.
Our packages include all breakfasts as well as some evening meals at restaurants or hotels. You are free to eat lunch where you please. Vegetarian menus (which may include fish) will also be offered to those who specify their preference for such meals when they reserve their trip.
Luggage Transportation
At destination, Vélo Québec Voyages will take care of luggage transportation between hotels for the duration of the trip. We accept only one piece of luggage per person, and it must weigh no more than 15 kg (even if the limit specified by the airline is higher than ours). Choose a bag that has sturdy and easy-to-use handles. We reserve the right to refuse to transport any bag exceeding the 15-kilogram weight limit, at departure as well as during the trip.
At destination, Vélo Québec Voyages will take care of luggage transportation between hotels for the duration of the trip. We accept only one piece of luggage per person, and it must weigh no more than 15 kg (even if the limit specified by the airline is higher than ours). Choose a bag that has sturdy and easy-to-use handles. We reserve the right to refuse to transport any bag exceeding the 15-kilogram weight limit, at departure as well as during the trip.
Riding your bike
We understand the special relationship you have with your bike. Perfectly adjusted to your height and preferences, it gives you the comfort you need to fully appreciate the pleasures of travelling. We know that your bike is like an old friend, which is why all of our packages involving air flights and coach service include the transportation of your bicycle… your favourite travel companion!
We understand the special relationship you have with your bike. Perfectly adjusted to your height and preferences, it gives you the comfort you need to fully appreciate the pleasures of travelling. We know that your bike is like an old friend, which is why all of our packages involving air flights and coach service include the transportation of your bicycle… your favourite travel companion!
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514-521-8356 or
1-800-567-8356 [ext. 506]
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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