Nestled in the valleys of the Appalachian piedmont, the La Cantonnière cycling network includes the Rive, Vallée and Ardoise trails. La Cantonnière offers 57 km of scenic riding between Richmond, Windsor and Valcourt. The Vallée trail, built on an old railroad line, offers bucolic landscapes, while the Rive trail, which runs along the magnificent Saint-François River, is sure to please the most athletic of calves. Both trails are part of the Route verte and the Véloroute des Cantons. As for the Ardoise trail, it allows you to discover the J.-A. Bombardier region while crossing a succession of fascinating ecological environments.
La Cantonnière
Dates
May 15 to October 15
Contact details
Start location – Sentier de la Vallée: Stationnement en gravier adjacent au restaurant La Vieille Gare de Richmond
739 Principale Rue North, Richmond, Québec, Canada, J0B2H0
739 Principale Rue North, Richmond, Québec, Canada, J0B2H0
45.66489800, -72.14812200
Start location – Sentier de la Rive : Stationnement du parc municipal de Bromptonville
305 Rue Ponton, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada, J1C0S5
305 Rue Ponton, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada, J1C0S5
45.47257570, -71.96155860
Start location – Sentier de l'Ardoise: Stationnement de l'église de Racine
346 Rue de l'Église, Racine, Québec, Canada, J0E1Y0
346 Rue de l'Église, Racine, Québec, Canada, J0E1Y0
45.50284244, -72.25096293
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Activities
Land sports activities
Cycling
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Last updated: January 26, 2026
