With its splendid bike trails, Quebec was as easy to depart heading south as it had been two weeks ago when we were going north. We rode about 65 easy miles today, ending in Ste. Anne de la Perade, a lovely little town with a big ice fishing festival each winter. We rode on the northwest side of the St. Lawrence, with the river in sight most of the way. The region feels much more settled than further north, with farmland, dairies, and lots of farm stands. Lucky for us, it is raspberry season! Much as I love ice cream, satiating myself on fresh raspberries is an even bigger treat.
Prancing horses along the bike path as we left the city
Cindy and Susan discussing the route at lunch
We stopped at a Louis Garneau outlet along the route. Others have bought Canada jerseys; I now have a Team Rwanda shirt!
The nearly 200 year old inn where we are staying. That's a new house, as the town dates back to 1667.
Now this is serious ice fishing. Note the power lines in this picture of a picture. There are even restaurant shacks taken out each winter.
Susan and I shared a quart of raspberries! We did offer a few to others.
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