In 2026, Érablière Charbonneau marks 20 years since its opening — an important milestone for this family-run sugar shack located on a unique heritage site. This year, the team is excited to celebrate this special occasion…
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Jonathan B. Roy's bike trip on South Shore
Jonathan B. Roy is an adventurer and author who’s cycled the world, amassing nearly 40,000 km in 40 countries. His books, Histoires à dormir dehors, throw light on bike travel and the encounters that shape him. After touring western Montérégie, Jonathan saddled up with his usual globetrotting flair for a three-day bike trek exploring the South Shore. He was accompanied by his cameraman, Yanouk.
DAY 1
Arrival and exploration of RécréoParc with REKCREA‘s ballado bike
Visit to Exporail – Le Musée ferroviaire canadien
Settling into RécréoParc’s ready-to-camp accommodation for the night
DAY 2
La Riveraine bike path
Exploration of Old La Prairie, including a visit to the Société d’histoire de la Prairie Magdeleine
Exploration of Old Lambert, including lunch at El Gordo restaurant
Stop at Marie-Victorin Park to admire the view of Montreal
NAVARK river shuttle to Îles-de-Boucherville National Park Settle into the ready-to-camp site on Grosbois Island
DAY 3
Exploring parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville
Return home (Jonathan’s vehicle was dropped off at Îles-de-Boucherville by the Voyager à vélo shuttle service)
Jonathan B. Roy’s journey in video – La Riveraine (only available in French)
Jonathan B. Roy’s journey in video – Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville (only available in French)
