Arrive at your Quebec City cycling trip at your leisure and make your way to downtown Burlington. Enjoy one of Burlington’s finest small hotels, sister properties nestled side by side between Lake Champlain and the Church Street Marketplace. Burlington has been voted as one of the best places to live by numerous magazines. Enjoy views across the sparkling waters of Lake Champlain to the Adirondack Mountains. Sunsets from Burlington’s waterfront rival any in the world.

Hotel Vermont

Meet your leaders and fellow guests following breakfast at the hotel this morning. Ride north out of Burlington on the Island Line. Enjoy a visit to Vermont’s first vineyard and winery for a tour, tasting, and picnic lunch. Follow lightly traveled roads along Lake Champlain to a beautiful lakeside setting where you will spend the evening.

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Shore Acres Inn

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Head north through the patchwork farmland of the Champlain Islands to the Canadian border. The route is gently rolling to the border then flattens out almost immediately after passing through Canadian customs.

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Auberge Harris

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Follow the Chambly Canal to Fort Chambly at the foot of the rapids on the Richelieu River. The route parallels the river through small towns clustered around architecturally imposing churches where it meets the mighty St. Lawrence.

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Hotel De La Rive

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Fort Chambly

Begin your day with a ferry trip across the St. Lawrence. Ride the Chemin du Roy, the original route between Montréal and Québec City, and one of the oldest routes in North America. Spin past colorful barns painted in typical Québecois style.

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Hôtel Gouverneur

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Ride along the north shore of the St. Lawrence through some of Québec’s most beautiful villages. Visit an organic fromagerie to sample local cheese. Enter Québec City on the stunning Promenade-Samuel-de-Champlain bike path.

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Auberge Le Saint Pierre

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Enjoy a walking tour of Old Québec City with a spirited Québecois guide before exploring on your own. Visit the historic Place Royale and the narrow streets of Le Petit Champlain, walk to the Plains of Abraham, or relax in a café.

Auberge Le Saint Pierre

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Quebec City Walking Tour

Spin through the rural oasis of Île d’Orléans, an island in the expansive St. Lawrence River. Rolling farmland covers much of the island and roadside stands feature local wines, hard cider, berries and cheese. The island is also a haven for artists, many of whom welcome visitors to their studios.

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Auberge Le Saint Pierre

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Following breakfast at the hotel, you will be transported back to the airport in Burlington, Vermont. Travel time is roughly four hours, however border-crossing times may vary.

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