Access your favorites, share your photos and more.

🚴 Cycling
La Cantonnière - Ardoise Trail / Bike
📍 Estrie· County Le Val-Saint-François· Bonsecours

La Cantonnière - Ardoise Trail / Bike

📍 Bonsecours, Québec

Lake Memphremagog provides a stunning setting with its crystal-clear waters surrounded by mountains. It's an ideal spot for intermediate paddlers looking to explore its bays and enjoy the surrounding nature.

Share

🌦️ 7-day forecast

Why go

Just a few hours' drive from Montreal, La Cantonnière offers the perfect getaway for cycling and nature enthusiasts. This trail, surrounded by picturesque landscapes, invites you to explore the beauty of Estrie while disconnecting from your daily routine.

What to do

  • Cycling on the Ardoise Trail: Enjoy an intermediate route that winds through lush forests and breathtaking views. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just looking to stretch your legs, this trail is sure to charm you.
  • Wildlife Watching: Bring your binoculars and keep an eye out for local wildlife. Birds and other animals are often visible along the route, adding a touch of adventure to your outing.
  • Picnic by the Water: After a lovely bike ride, nothing beats a moment of relaxation by the lake. Bring a good meal and enjoy a picnic in nature, serenaded by the gentle sound of the water.

Nearby

After your outing, take some time to relax in one of the resting areas. These spaces offer a beautiful view of the lake and are perfect for recharging before heading back.

Getting there

From Montreal, expect about a 1.5-hour drive to reach La Cantonnière. It's a pleasant journey that will take you through varied landscapes.

Good to know

Make sure to bring enough water and snacks for your outing. Also, check the weather before leaving to ensure a pleasant experience. Daylight hours are ideal for fully enjoying your adventure.

At a glance

Information

Characteristics

Type
Lake
Avg. depth
15 m
Length
25 km
Elevation
200 m
Place type
Trail
Region
Estrie
County
Le Val-Saint-François
Parking
Available
Parking

The stay

Practical info

Trail — cycling.

📍 Contact
Bonsecours, Québec
County : Le Val-Saint-François
Official site →

Leisure & amenities

Services and activities

Land activities

  • Cycling

Source: SIT Québec (Tourinsoft) — open data CC-BY 4.0.

Community reviews

Be the first to review this spot!

🥾 Hiked here? Rate this trail, set the difficulty and share your photos.

Want us to feature your place?

Invite the Plein Air Québec team to discover your establishment, lodging or activity.

We can travel to your location to live the experience, take photos and videos and create an authentic feature, published across the entire Plein Air Québec Network: websites and social media.

Fill out this form to help us better understand your proposal.

Your contact info
Your proposal
Availability
How many people can you host for the feature?
Lodging
Is lodging offered to our team as part of the feature? *
Additional information

Submitting a request does not guarantee a feature will be produced. Our team will contact you after reviewing the proposal and travel possibilities.

Data source: Données Québec — SIT Québec (CC-BY 4.0) · CC BY 4.0 (data modified and enriched)