Where to practice triathlon in your area
Quebec is an ideal place to practice triathlon.
With its spectacular landscapes, lakes, rivers and mountains, Quebec offers an exceptional natural environment for this sport, which is accessible to all.
Athletes can train in breathtaking settings, such as the mountains of the Charlevoix region, the lakes and rivers of the Lanaudière region, or the lakes and hills of the Eastern Townships.
In addition to these great places to train, Quebec offers a variety of triathlon events throughout the season. Events such as the Triathlon International de Montréal, the Xterra Québec series, the Magog Triathlon and the Tremblant Triathlon attract athletes from all over the world to compete at the highest level.
Quebec also has a large number of triathlon clubs that welcome athletes of all levels. These clubs offer training programs, social events and a supportive community for athletes passionate about triathlon. Quebec triathlon clubs are known for their camaraderie and commitment to sporting excellence.
Abitibi & Outaouais
Training center
Open water swimming
- Outaouais: Leamy Lake and Meech Lake
- Abitibi: Aiguebelle and Opémican parks and Val d’Or municipal beach
Road and mountain biking
- Gatineau Park (at certain times, car traffic is not permitted, and there are plenty of options for mountain biking, too)
- Route verte bike path
- Parc d’Aiguebelle with 26 km of cycling trails and Parc d’Opémican near Lake Témiscamingue
- Voyageur Trail
- Suggested Abitibi tours and Covered Bridges discovery tour
- Val d’Or recreational forest
- Mount Powel in Rouyn-Noranda
- Mount Bell in Senneterre
- Camp DuDemaine in Amos
Running
The events
- Aiguebelle Triathlon
- Gatineau Triathlon presented by Première Générale
- Ville-Marie Triathlon
The clubs
Central Quebec & Mauricie
Training center
- Center sportif de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR): Located on the university campus, it includes an Olympic-size swimming pool, a training room, a 400-meter outdoor running track and a physiology laboratory.
- Center sportif Alphonse-Desjardins: This sports complex offers modern facilities for indoor training, spinning and a 200-metre indoor running track.
- Sports center at the École nationale de police de Nicolet (ENPQ): This center features a beautiful 25-meter pool, gymnasiums, a weight room and several safe cycling routes nearby.
- L’Aquacomplexe de Drummondville: This ultra-modern center boasts a ten-lane pool, ideal for training.
Open water swimming
- La Mauricie National Park: This park offers many outdoor activities, including running, cycling and swimming in the lakes.
- Lac-aux-Sables: This lake is great for swimming. It also offers running and cycling trails around its shores.
- Parc de l’Île Saint-Quentin: This Trois-Rivières park offers trails for running and cycling, as well as a lake for swimming.
- Lac William: A magnificent lake hosting the triathlon of the same name, this lake is ideal for open-water swimming.
Road and mountain biking
- La Mauricie National Park
- Sentier national de la Mauricie: This trail is ideal for running and cycling. It passes through magnificent natural landscapes, offering an excellent opportunity to train in the heart of nature.
- Chemin du Roy bike path: This bike path runs along the St. Lawrence River through several of the region’s municipalities. It offers superb panoramic views and a flat surface for bike training.
- The Route verte in Centre-du-Québec: A ton of itineraries in and around Victoriaville, Drummondville and Nicolet.
- Parc linéaire des Bois-Francs (bicycle path), very safe and accessible to novice cyclists.
- Flower stroll
Running
The events
- Nicolet Triathlon
- Drummondville Triathlon
The clubs
Eastern Townships
Training centers
- Université de Sherbrooke Sports Centre: 50-metre pool, 400-metre track, training room and more.
- La ruche sports center: 25-meter track, 400-meter track
- Velodrome Bromont: Multisport center for initiation to all cycling sports (track cycling, BMX, mountain biking), indoor race track, training room, lodging.)
Open water swimming
- Lake Memphremagog: An open-water corridor is set up near the Trimemphré site.
- Lac Bromont: An open-water course is available for most of the season.
- Yamaska Park
Bike
- Eastern Townships route
- L’Estriade: A vast 97-kilometre cycling network, mostly on exclusive lanes!
- Parc de la Yamaska: Bicycle or walk for several kilometers, breathing in nature’s fresh air.
Trail running:
Events
- Trimemphré Magog
- S-Triman Sherbrooke
- Xterra Bromont
- Sherbrooke Aquathlon
- ÉPIQ Triathlon
Clubs
Laurentides & Lanaudière
Training centers
- Mont-Tremblant aquatic and sports complex: Superb pool, gym and more.
- Pays-d’en-haut Sports Center
- MC2 Training Center: Mont-Tremblant
- Terrebonne sports complex: 50-metre swimming pool, indoor running track.
Open water swimming
- Lac Tremblant: 2 km open water swimming course
- Lac Mercier
- Lac Rond
- Domaine Saint-Bernard
Bike
- Le P’tit Train du Nord: The P’tit Train du Nord linear park is the longest linear park (230 km) in the world.
- Domaine Saint-Bernard: Miles of shared trails for your favorite sport
- Routes in Lanaudière: This region is full of cycling routes with a good gradient, including the famous Nordet.
Trail running
- Mont-Tremblant athletics track
- Richard-Garneau athletics stadium: Beautiful 400-metre outdoor track.
- P’tit Train du Nord: The P’tit Train du Nord linear park is the longest linear park (230km). It’s a great place to run on a mostly gravel surface.
- Mont-Tremblant: Enjoy the surrounding nature with a superb lake, a splendid mountain and endless hiking possibilities.
- Saint-Sauveur
- Domaine Saint-Bernard: Over 37 km of hiking trails for nature lovers
Events
- Joliette Triathlon
- XTERRA Tremblant
- Triathlon Académie Ste-Thérèse / Blainville
- Ironman 5150 and 70.3 Mont-Tremblant
Clubs
Montérégie
Training center
- Laurie-Eve-Cormier aquatic complex
- Complexe sportif de Longueuil
- Vaudreuil sports complex
- Center sportif Rosanne-Laflamme de Saint-Hyacinthe
- St-Césair sports complex
Open water swimming
- Soulanges Canal – Coteau-du-lac
- Domaine de Rouville – Camping Domaine de Rouville
- Lac Saint-François – Saint-Zotique/Municipal beach
Road and mountain biking
- The Green Route
- The Chambly Canal
- Montérégie cycling network
- Boucherville Islands National Park
- Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park
Running
- Parc de la Cité in Longueuil
- The Chambly Canal
- Michel-Chartrand Park
- Boucherville Islands National Park
- Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park
- Mount Rigaud
The events
- Triathlon/Duathlon Boutique Courir de Saint-Lambert
- Saint-Hubert Triathlon
- Valleyfield Triathlon
- Triathlon au Coeur de la Montérégie (Saint-Césaire)
- Tri-O-Lacs Challenge
- Sorel-Tracy Triathlon by Osmose Triathlon
- Boucherville Triathlon-Duathlon
The clubs
Montreal & Laval
Training centers
- Olympic Stadium: indoor pool, weight room and service center for elite athletes with the National Sports Institute.
- Center Claude-Robillard: 200-metre indoor and 400-metre outdoor track, weight room and indoor pool.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau aquatic complex: 50-metre outdoor pool
- Center de la nature de Laval: outdoor pool
- Aquadôme de Lasalle: indoor pool and gymnasium
Open water swimming
- Plage Jean-Doré: three open-water courses open to clubs and open-water enthusiasts during the summer season
Bike
- The Mount Royal area, with the route of the Grand Prix cycliste de Montréal and the famous Montée Camilien-Houde.
- Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve with its exclusive bike lane, ideal for interval training and group outings.
- The Seaway bike path, some ten kilometers long in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, accessible via the Champlain Bridge, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve or Ste-Catherine booms.
- The Route verte cycling route, particularly on the east side of Laval Island or the west side of Montreal Island on Île Bizard and Senneville, where traffic is lighter.
Trail running
- Mont-Royal: for trail runners
- Parc Jean-Drapeau with the Parc Jean-Drapeau and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and their surrounding areas, offering a wide range of possibilities.
- Parc Angrignon: a park with a 2.2 km running track
- Parc Maisonneuve: a park with a 3 km running track
- Île-de-la-Visitation nature park: hiking trails
- Étienne-Desmarteau athletics track
- Center de la nature de Laval
Events
- Laval Triathlon
- Montreal Copley Group World Triathlon
- World Triathlon Montreal Para Series
- Lasalle Triathlon
- Verdun Desjardins Triathlon
- Esprit de Montréal Triathlon
Clubs
Québec & Chaudière- Appalaches
Training center
- Center sportif de l’Université Laval (PEPS): 200-metre indoor track and 400-metre outdoor track, two Olympic-size swimming pools, gymnasium and much more.
- Bike room Lévis: training studio for cycling and triathlon enthusiasts
- Vélo Cartel: training studio for cycling and triathlon enthusiasts
Open water swimming
Road and mountain biking
- Empire 47: a vast network of trails for mountain biking in summer and fat biking in winter, also the site of the Xterra Québec competition.
- Mont Sainte-Anne
- Trails in Chaudière-Appalaches
- The Anses route
- Mill Trail
- Bras du Nord Valley
Running
- Jacques-Cartier National Park
- Promenade Champlain
- St-Charles River
- Laval University Sports Center (PEPS)
- Intact Insurance Ice Centre: a 450-metre indoor track encircling the long track ice ring. Ideal for intervals and jogging in winter!
The events
- Pentathlon (winter triathlon)
- Aquathlon Rouge et Or
- Quebec Triathlon
- Festival Xterra Québec
- Charlevoix Triathlon
- Duchesnay Triathlon
- Lac Etchemin Triathlon
The clubs
Good to know
Quebec is an exceptional playground for triathlon, with its varied landscapes and numerous events. Check with local organizations, as some information may change depending on the season.
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