Canada: Québec City

Tour Overview

Vermont to Québec City Bike Tours

Sojourn’s Burlington, Vermont to Québec City bicycle vacations were first planned as specialty tours in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Lake Champlain, and they have remained extremely popular ever since. The trip passes through charming villages and rural farmland along the major rivers of Québec, Canada’s French-speaking province, as it journeys to the most European of North American cities.

Rural roads and bike paths parallel the waterways traveled by French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, who not only discovered Lake Champlain, but also founded Québec. Follow sections of Québec’s famous La Route Verte bike route and the Chemin du Roy – which links Montreal and Québec City and is the oldest road in Canada.

The terrain is quite level throughout the trip and bike routes average 50 miles per day. The tour follows the shores of Lake Champlain and continues along the indigo waters of the Richelieu River to its confluence with the mighty Saint Lawrence, one of the great rivers of the world. From there, you’ll parallel the river along its north shore, biking the entire route to Québec City, including portions of La Route Verte.

Explore historic Québec City with an engaging local guide and appreciate the magnificent old-world charm of the city’s architecture. Walk narrow streets lined with bistros and boutiques in classic European style in the Petit-Champlain, the oldest commercial district in North America. Visit historic sites like Place Royale – North America’s oldest commercial market. Immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of this historic and pedestrian-friendly city.

Enjoy the final days of your trip relaxing and exploring the sites in Québec City, the most beautiful and European of North American cities. Peruse artisan works in the rural oasis of Île d’Orléans, with works inspired by the island’s quiet, mystical nature. Your lodging at Le Saint Pierre, a lovely country inn in the heart of the Old Port, is the perfect base from which to explore.

At the conclusion of the trip, you will be transported back to the airport in Burlington, Vermont. Pricing reflects several accommodations that are less luxurious than typical Sojourn lodging.