Wellness Vacation in Quebec City

Go Cycling Around the St. Lawrence River Before Hitting the Spa

Oct 8, 2008

Where to rent a bike or electric cycle before being pampered at a spa in Quebec City.

Known for being a cultural city filled with historical buildings, Quebec City is also a haven for a wellness vacation. In the summer, rent a bike and glide along the St. Lawrence River from downtown to the Montmorency Falls and beyond. Then be pampered at a relaxing spa to re-fuel your body for more sightseeing.

Cycling in Quebec City

Quebec residents love their bikes and have made it easy for visitors to join them along the paths outlining the city. Along the St. Lawrence River are lovely views and the paths make for a relaxing outdoor adventure.

If gliding through the core of Quebec isn’t enough for you, take the Corridor du Littoral bike path (contact Quebec City Tourism for a bike map, see below) for 26 km along the St. Lawrence River. There are countless other trails and paths throughout the city, so check out the maps to see how they all connect.

Renting a Bike

It’s simple to grab a bike for a few hours, or the day, in order to explore outside of the city walls. Pack some snacks, a bottle of water, and get ready to sweat it out along the beautiful banks of the St. Lawrence River.

Located in the Old Port, you can rent hybrid, tandem, mountain and children’s bikes, along with child trailers and bike racks.

As well as renting bikes or electric cycles, this company offers cycling tours around the city and the outskirts.

Spas in Quebec City

After a day of bicycle sightseeing, a spa treatment or two is in order. There are many luxurious spas in Quebec that offer a wide variety of services, depending on what kind of shape you’re in after your daily adventures.

At Spa Inspirations, located within the Hotel Manoir Victoria, it’s a cinch to let go of travel stress and sink into deep bliss. The staff welcome guests with a tranquil friendliness that helps ease the transition.

Spa Treatments

For massages, choose from Swedish style, lymphatic drainage, hot stones, reflexology or Aromaluxe options. A nice touch is the sweet Maple flavour that can be added to the service for $15.00. If you’re skin needs a bit of work, try the Mud, Chocolate or Algae Wrap to freshen up the body. Half day packages are also available starting at $175.00 CDN.

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