The cycling trail le Petit Témis

Located at the heart of the Upper Saint John River Valley, the Petit Témis is the first Interprovincial cycling network in Canada. It connects Edmundston and Rivière-du-Loup.

Name of the Cycling Trail

The cycling Trail le Petit Témis.

Path of the trail le Petit Témis

The Société d'aménagement de la rivière Madawaska et du lac Témiscouata (SARMLT) manages the trail from Edmundston to Cabano. The 63 Km path stretches along the Madawaska river and the Témiscouata lac. Thanks to this cycling and walking pathway, you have access to a diversified range of activities. Whether breathing in the fresh and invigorating air of nature, or discovering the quaint municipalities bordering the path, which are Edmundston and St-Jacques in New Brunswick and Déglis, Notre-Dame-du-Lac and Cabano in Québec, the Petit Témis is custom "design" for ecotourism.

The trail's characteristics

Developed on an old railway track, the Petit Témis has a length of 63 Km and a width of 3,5 m. Marked by several rest stops, one every 2 km, the trail is of equal interest when walking. The gravel used to buit the trail is type Ø 3/4 and the grades for hills are never more than 4%.

Activities practiced on the trail

During summer, the trail is used for cycling and walking. Bird watching is possible, as well as appreciating the flora wich enlivens the natural setting of the landscape. In winter, the trail is groomed for snowmobiles.

Tourist attractions along the trail

Among other sites of major interest to be discovered while cycling are the New Brunswick Botanical Garden and the Provincial park "Les Jardins de la République", the car museum, Fort Ingall and some marinas.

The cycling trail offers access to a varity of infrastructures that bring you remarquable scenaries. Also, the trail has positive effects on the economy of our region. In 1997, a study was conducted on the economic impact of the trail and results show an important gain of 7 057 269 $ for our région.

For more information you can reach our office at (506) 739-1992 or by E-mail at sarmlt@nbnet.nb.ca.