Distance

Distance4

900km

% Unpaved

Gravel2

78%

Ascent

Elevation2

10,905m*

High Point

High Point3

578m

Difficulty

Difficulty2

7/10

Canadian Shield Bikepacking Route

The Canadian Shield Bikepacking Route is part of the Bikepack Adventures Grand Depart routes. This route combines both the Canadian Shield 400 and the Northwest Quebec Explorer, giving the rider a total distance of 900km and 10,850 metres of elevation gain. 

This route will take you through, over and across some of the most rugged and beautiful parts of Western Quebec. With the vast majority of the route being unpaved, this route takes you over hills and mountains, around beautiful hard to reach lakes, on some of the best rail trail in the region and along backcountry roads that are for the most part free of traffic.

Within close proximity of Ottawa and Montreal, the CSBR isn’t very far from a big city. Featuring national and provincial parks, ski hills, nature reserves and rail trail, the route will take you through forests that were once the building block of this country.

This route takes you through some difficult terrain that will reward you with epic scenery, amazing riding and an adventure you will never forget. 

* Elevation denoted based off statistics from RideWithGPS. When more accurate numbers present themselves, this will be updated.

This route was created by Chris Panasky, founder of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast.

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Chris

Traveller. Cyclist. Expat. Over 15 years experience living abroad in six different countries. I've travelled to over 40+ countries and met countless travellers, cyclists, and other expats. As a passionate cyclist I've had opportunities to bike tour in some truly amazing places. While definitely not an expert at bike touring, I'm passionate about sharing bike touring stories and helping others learn hacks, tricks, and techniques to improve their touring experience. I look forward to you joining me on this journey of learning about and becoming a better bike tourist.

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