Electronic Newsletter – May 2007
Official inauguration of the Route verte
| Official International Opening – June, July, August 2007
The Route verte is a bicycle network extending for almost 4,000 kilometres throughout the various regions of Quebec. Over a period of more than 12 years, almost a thousand different organizations have contributed to its development. The official international inauguration of this route—the largest cycling network in the Americas—will take place in June, July and August 2007. |
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Official inauguration of the Route verte: it's under way!
About forty different events will keep Quebec cyclists riding in time with the Route verte all summer long. Official ceremonies will be held in all regions, along with various activities for the general public.
© photo Vélo Québec |
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The Québec-Lévis ferry marked with the Route verte colours
The Route verte has found its sea legs! The Société des traversiers du Québec and Vélo Québec Association have jointly announced the official opening of the Route verte river ferry link between Quebec City and Lévis. The announcement was made on board the ferry, on May 2, during the unveiling of the schedule of activities marking the official international inauguration of the Route verte in June, July and August. More»»
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A key Route verte development partner since the outset, the Government of Quebec is of course associated with this summer's official inauguration activities. The companies PROXIM, a major network of independent pharmacists, and GAZ MÉTRO have also agreed to serve as official sponsors, allowing various events to be scheduled throughout the summer.
Quebec is about to receive many very welcome visitors. Our friends from Vermont (VerMontréal Bike Tour)), Ontario (Waterfront Trail) and representatives of major North American and European cycling organizations (International Mobile Forum) are coming to try out the Route verte.
On Friday, August 10, 2007, 25 town and cities across Quebec will celebrate the Route verte. The Domaine de Maizerets, in Quebec City, will be the setting for a major bicycle tourism gathering, as 2,000 Grand Tour participants meet up with numerous members of the region's cycling clubs.
Full details are available in the Schedule of Activities (48 pages), now available at all PROXIM pharmacies, most bicycle shops and tourist information offices. The full schedule is also available on line at www.routeverte.com. |
Bienvenue cyclistes! 2007
The network of Bienvenue cyclistes! establishments continues to expand at a rapid rate. It included 330 establishments in 2006 and will pass the 400 mark in 2007. Made up of hotels, motels, inns, campsites, tourist chalets and educational institutions, the 2007 version of the Bienvenue cyclistes! network has something for all bicycle tourists. Launched in summer 2005, Bienvenue cyclistes! certification identifies and helps tourists find bicycle-friendly accommodations! More »»
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Upcoming events
Velo-city 2007, in Munich, from June 12 to 15
The world's largest gathering of bicycle planners. An excellent opportunity to explore the German “model” for bicycle transportation and tourism as well as mass transit.
VerMontréal Bike Tour, from June 1 to 3
By bicycling with the Local Motion association, about a hundred Vermonters will again demonstrate the ongoing connection between Lake Champlain Bikeways and the Route verte. Final destination: the Montreal Bike Fest!
Waterfront Trail, from May 30 to June 1
Members of this Ontario organization will cycle from Cornwall to Montreal to promote the completion of the Route verte link between Ontario and Québec among municipal, regional and provincial authorities.
Croisières AML, June 2
Ceremony to mark the Montreal–Longueuil river shuttle with the Route verte colours. |
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