Quebec City Spoke Bike Tour
Paths through Culture, Language and Cuisine
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Welcome to Quebec City, where you can embark on a distinctive bike journey exclusively along picturesque bicycle paths. With our Spoke Tour, there’s no need to pack your bags every day; you’ll return each evening to your welcoming and historically charming hotel, complete with plush beds and cozy duvets. In this city renowned for its culinary artistry, savor the delights of French, Québecois, and Indigenous cuisines at exquisite restaurants. Our scenic bike paths will guide you through the vibrant spring blooms or autumnal hues as you traverse the breathtaking landscapes of Quebec City and the St-Lawrence River and immerse yourself in the local language and history. Seize this opportunity to savor the beauty of nature while uncovering the profound cultural heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tour Essence
- Enjoy a cooking lesson at Mme Germaine’s Culinary School.
- Go on walking tours of historic Québec City, founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain.
- Visit a Huron First Nation Longhouse and lunch at La Traite, cuisine inspired by the Indigenous terroir.
- Enjoy tastings of local maple syrup delicacies, apple cider and other culinary creations.
- Partake in daily French lessons to help you connect with the locals.
- Learn about and experience the Great Snow Goose Migration.
- Refuel at ice cream bars (bars laitiers) and poutine stops (casse-croûte).
- Visit beautiful and ornate Catholic churches as we cycle from one spire to the next.
- Cycle to Montmorency falls (taller than Niagara Falls) with its beautiful manor, cross the suspended bridge or possibly zipline across the plunge pool.
What to Expect
Terrain
Mostly flat terrain with longer options for keen cyclists upon request and almost all on dedicated bicycle paths.Start Location
Quebec City, CanadaEnd Location
Quebec City, CanadaMileage
Average Daily: 15 Total: 63-78Elevation
Average Daily: 241 feet Total: 967 feet
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Van Support
- The services of 2 bike tour guides
- All Accommodations
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Abundant Snacks
- Ciclismo Classico Jersey
- Cultural visits and cooking lesson with Mme Germaine
*Alcoholic beverages are not included
Bring your own! Bikes are not included for this specific trip.
Call us if you need a rental bike!
- All accommodations
- 4 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 2 dinners
- Cooking lessons with Chef Anne at Mme Germaine Culinary School
- Degustation of maple syrup and apple cider delicacies at “le Grand Marché”
- Walking tours of the city
- Daily French language lessons
- Visit to a Huron First Nation Longhouse and lunch at La Traite, cuisine inspired by the Indigenous terroir
2025
Start Location
Quebec City, CanadaFly Into
Quebec City International Airport (YQB)End Location
Quebec City, CanadaFly Out Of
Quebec City International Airport (YQB)Quebec City: Where It All Began and Where we Will Begin
Meals Provided
DinnerAverage Mileage
7 milesElevation Gain
42 ftRiding Terrain
Mostly flat and almost all on bike paths through park areas or small streets.Meals Provided
DinnerAccommodations
Le Germain Hotel Quebec
Our hub for this tour will be Le Germain, known as the first boutique hotel in Canada. It is housed in a restored century old Canada Dominion Bank. You may have to walk through the vault doors to get to your room. It is perfectly located in the Old Port area, on rue St-Pierre, the district known for its art galleries, vintage and antique shops, interesting cafés and designer ateliers. The bike path network begins just down the street.
Québécois Culture and Cuisine
Meals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAverage Mileage
15 milesRiding Terrain
Mostly Flat, 2 Small HillsMeals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAccommodations
Le Germain Hotel Quebec
Our hub for this tour will be Le Germain, known as the first boutique hotel in Canada. It is housed in a restored century old Canada Dominion Bank. You may have to walk through the vault doors to get to your room. It is perfectly located in the Old Port area, on rue St-Pierre, the district known for its art galleries, vintage and antique shops, interesting cafés and designer ateliers. The bike path network begins just down the street.
Wendake: Indigenous Culture and Food
Meals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAverage Mileage
21 milesElevation Gain
+/- 490 feetRiding Terrain
Flat with a gradual climb there, sweet glide all the way home. All on bike paths.Meals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAccommodations
Le Germain Hotel Quebec
Our hub for this tour will be Le Germain, known as the first boutique hotel in Canada. It is housed in a restored century old Canada Dominion Bank. You may have to walk through the vault doors to get to your room. It is perfectly located in the Old Port area, on rue St-Pierre, the district known for its art galleries, vintage and antique shops, interesting cafés and designer ateliers. The bike path network begins just down the street.
Montmorency Falls, the Mist and the Manor
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), DinnerAverage Mileage
20 milesRiding Terrain
Mostly FlatMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), DinnerAccommodations
Le Germain Hotel Quebec
Our hub for this tour will be Le Germain, known as the first boutique hotel in Canada. It is housed in a restored century old Canada Dominion Bank. You may have to walk through the vault doors to get to your room. It is perfectly located in the Old Port area, on rue St-Pierre, the district known for its art galleries, vintage and antique shops, interesting cafés and designer ateliers. The bike path network begins just down the street.
