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OutsideJun 15, 2026

The Ultimate Mountain Biking Playground

What makes Québec so good for singletrack fans—on and off the bike

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Mont-Sainte-AnneSightCrankworx World Tour is coming in 2026
BromontNeighborhoodThe Bromont area and its resort, Ski Bromont, is well known as a tourist destination for its downhill skiing, mountain…
OutaouaisNeighborhoodIt includes the city of Gatineau, the municipality of Val-des-Monts, the municipality of Cantley and the Papineau…
Vallée Bras-du-NordTrailOffers all-mountain routes and freeride options
Sentiers du MoulinTrailGranite-rich trails with woodwork, roots, and chutes
Canadian Enduro MTB ChampionshipsFestivalHeld in Bromont
Le Massif de CharlevoixSightMountain overlooks St. Lawrence River
St. Lawrence RiverSightIts waters flow in a northeasterly direction from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St.
Empire 47SightSupervised activity program for children
Hotel RoquemontHotelOffers bike storage, washing, laundry, and wifi
Entourage sur-le-LacHotelEasy pedal to trails
Archibald MicrobrasserieRestaurantLocal riders hang by patio firepits
Crankworx World TourFestivalThe Ultimate Experience in Mountain Biking…
GaspésieNeighborhood

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OutsideJun 2

The Ultimate Bike Touring Destination

Discover Québec’s wild landscapes and European charm on a life-list two-wheel adventure

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St. Lawrence RiverSightriver with islands, coves, and wildlife
Route VerteTrailThe trail network inaugurated on August 10, 2007, and spans 5,034 kilometres (3,128 mi) as of 31 October 2013.
Québec by BikePlaceRépertoire des hébergements attestés Bienvenue cyclistes au Québec et qui garantissent un accueil adapté et de qualité…
Saguenay FjordSightIn the regions of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, Côte-Nord, and Bas-Saint-Laurent, the park is situated along the…
Bic National ParkPlacepark with islands, coves, and wildlife
Essipit Innu ReservationPlaceoffers guided kayak-camping trips on the river
Old QuébecNeighborhoodOld Quebec is a historic neighbourhood of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Harricana 20k courseTrailExperience the 20 km Ultra-Trail Harricana: a technical and balanced trail at La Malbaie, perfect for beginners and…
Appalachian MountainsSightThe term "Appalachian" refers to several different regions and mountain systems associated with the mountain range, and…
Parc national du Mont-TremblantPlace
Parc national du Fjord-du-SaguenayPlace
Parc national de la GaspésieSight

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OutsideJun 2

North America’s Best-Kept Adventure Secret

Big and wild, with a layer of European charm, Québec offers a life-list blend of challenging terrain and welcoming culture

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St. Lawrence RiverSightIts waters flow in a northeasterly direction from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St.
Saguenay FjordSightIn the regions of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, Côte-Nord, and Bas-Saint-Laurent, the park is situated along the…
Harricana 20kTrailExperience the 20 km Ultra-Trail Harricana: a technical and balanced trail at La Malbaie, perfect for beginners and…
Bic National ParkPlaceLawrence River, near the villages of Le Bic and Saint-Fabien, southwest of Rimouski.
Old QuébecNeighborhoodOld Quebec is a historic neighbourhood of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Harricana 20k courseTrailExperience the 20 km Ultra-Trail Harricana: a technical and balanced trail at La Malbaie, perfect for beginners and…
Appalachian MountainsSightThe term "Appalachian" refers to several different regions and mountain systems associated with the mountain range, and…
Essipit Innu ReservationPlace
Parc national de la GaspésieSight
St. Lawrence EstuarySight

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Atlas ObscuraNov 26, 2025

La Fresque des Wallons in Namur, Belgium

An hour from Brussels by car, Namur is the capital of Wallonia, the French-speaking southern half of the country. As such, it maintains friendly ties with many French-speaking cities around the world. In 2001, during a visit to Quebec City (the Canadian city with which Namur is twinned), a Belgian delegation discovered the "Fresque des Québécois." That's when the idea was born to create a simil…

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Fresque des QuébécoisSightmural celebrating Quebec personalities and culture
Elsewhere
Fresque des WallonsSightNamur, Belgiummural celebrating Walloon personalities and culture
Cité de la CréationPlaceNamur, Belgiumartists who created the fresco
Académie des Beaux-Arts de NamurPlaceNamur, Belgiumpartnered with artists on the fresco
Hôtel de VilleSightNamur, Belgiumbuilding with the trompe-l'œil fresco
Balcones de BarcelonaSightBarcelona, Spaina trompe-l'œil fresco in Barcelona
Fresque des LyonnaisSightLyon, Francea trompe-l'œil fresco in Lyon

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