| We have put together a bicycle trail and a nature park
and created the first Cyclopark. This will allow you to discover the Pontiac region with
peace of mind and appreciate the riches of our fauna and flora, unique in the province of
Québec.
PPJ’s trail is distinguished by a quite flat relief. Indeed the slopes of the
trail don't go over 4 %. The surface is new between Wyman and Fort Coulonge. The trail is
pleasant and easilywith easy access for the whole family. Cars and other motor vehicles
are not permitted to travel on this trail for your safety and welfare. From the bicycle
trail, we propose you make circuits which will allow you to discover the
region, its
curiosities and attractions. During the season, various activities such as the observation
of nature, berries picking etc. will add to the pleasure of your trip.
The bicycle trail PPJ winds between the Ottawa River and the Laurentian plateau. It
allows you to discover all the facet of the Pontiac region.
From Wyman, you can see a far distance to the Ottawa River. You cross an important
agricultural area in the vicinity of Shawville, followed by beautiful wooden valleys
and an extensive, traditional breeding area. These often undulating landscapes offer
panoramic views of rural scenery. At Campbell’s Bay, the landscape changes and the
last 30 kilometres are distinguished by a damp environment with many
forests, situated
near the Ottawa River. You will have beautiful views of the Ottawa River, and between Fort
Coulonge and Waltham, you will ride along a broadening of the River called the Coulonge
Lake where numerous beaches await you.
Wyman to Fort-Coulonge
Fort-Coulonge to
Île-aux-Alumettes (Dubeau)
Click on the map to enlarge it.
To allow to you discover the Cyclopark easier, we have divided the tour into four
parts. Each part has its attractions and its particular charm.
Wyman to Shawville 17,26 km. Rural walking
Shawville to Campbell’s Bay 18 km. Damp areas and
valleys
Campbell’s Bay to Fort Coulonge 17,7 km. Prairie and
forest
Fort Coulonge to Waltham 18 km. The Ottawa River
L'Îles-aux-Allumettes 19.7
km. Allumettes
Island
To give you a maximum of comfort in the Cyclopark’s discovery, we are busy setting
up three different and complementary areas of equal distances. Each of these areas will be
represented by a different icon. By clicking on the icon, you will find a description of
the area and its equipment. The construction of the Cyclopark’s equipment spreads out
over 3 years between 1998 and 2000. The interpretation area will be on the trail by the
summer 1998, the installation of service and the rest areas will be finished in the next
two years.
Interest points
Services
Following the Cyclopark from Bristol to Waltham, you will be welcome in the towns and
villages you pass through. There you will find services as well as lodging restaurants and
places to buy or rent sports equipment. We can provide a list with phone numbers for
lodging. For the other services, we only tell you where they are without giving any other
details.
Discovery
For all curious travelers, the Pontiac offers numerous possibilities for discoveries
about nature, culture and heritage of the region. For each towns, you will find some
discovery ideas.
Festivities
Each year there are local, regional or even national fairs in the villages situated
near the Cyclopark. You will find all the details in the special item which relates
to
these festivities. |
