Bike Or E-Bike, Drink And Tasting

Bike/E-bike tour: Old town, Lachine canal, Islands with wine/beer

★ 4.8 195 reviews

from $70.74 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: 27 Rue de la Commune E
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
On board: A tasting and one drink included
Run by: Ça Roule Montreal

Overview

Ça Roule Montréal runs this three hour guided ride that starts on the bike path in Old Montreal, follows the Lachine Canal corridor, and crosses toward the islands. Bikes and helmets are included, and e-bikes are an option subject to their own age rules. Groups are capped at 10 travellers, with tours given in English and French.

The ride is stop-and-go rather than a continuous pedal. Multiple reviewers said the guide talks at length at each stop, mostly about the city's history, so the distance covered comes in bursts between commentary stops. Bottled water and a food tasting come with the tour, along with one included drink per participant at a local establishment in Old Montreal. Local taxes are covered, gratuities are not.

A perk that comes up repeatedly in reviews: the bike stays with you for the rest of the day, until 6pm, at no extra charge. Several travellers said they spent the afternoon exploring on their own after the guide finished.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 10 travellers
Minimum age	13 years

What's Included

Included

Local taxes
Bottled water and food tasting
Local, professional guide
Use of bicycle and helmet
Full day bike rental
Departure on the bike path in Old town
Drink (with or without alcohol) at a local establishment of the Old-Montreal near Ça Roule (1 per participant)

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Ça RouleCheck in inside the boutique at 27 Rue de la Commune E in Old Montreal, opposite the Science Center, before heading to the kiosk for departure. Start time is 10:00.
Ride Old MontrealThe tour departs directly onto the bike path in the old town, with guide commentary at stops along the way.
Lachine Canal and islandsThe route follows the Lachine Canal area and continues toward the islands, with stops for history and commentary, as described in the tour's title and reviews.
Included drinkThe price includes one drink per participant, with or without alcohol, at a local establishment in Old Montreal near Ça Roule. When in the tour this takes place is not stated.
End and keep the bikeThe activity ends back at the meeting point, and the bike rental continues for the rest of the day's full day rental.

Rating And Season In Brief

Rating	4.8 from 195 reviews
Weather	Needs good weather: if the operator cancels for poor weather you are offered another date or a full refund.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past riders say you should know before booking.

Fitness and pace. A moderate fitness level is expected. Expect a mix of riding and standing at stops, with plenty of pauses for commentary between stretches of pedalling.
Commentary heavy. Multiple reviewers said the guide talks at length at each stop, mostly about history. One couple left early because they expected more riding and architecture, so go in expecting a guided narrative tour on bikes rather than a pure cycling workout.
Bike until 6pm. Several travellers highlighted that the bike or e-bike can be kept until 6pm at no extra cost.
Food and drink. Bottled water, a food tasting and one drink per participant at a local establishment are included. When the drink is served during the experience is not stated.

Language and group. Tours run in English and French, and one reviewer's guide did the whole tour in both for a mixed group. Groups max out at 10 travellers.
Weather and gear. The experience requires good weather and cancels for poor conditions, with a new date or refund offered. One reviewer rode through an hour of rain and still enjoyed it, but bring a layer or rain jacket depending on the forecast.

Fees, Food And Languages In Brief

Food and drink	Bottled water and a food tasting are included, plus one drink (with or without alcohol) at a local spot near the shop.
Languages	English, French

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and has a minimum age of 13, or 14 for e-bikes, with riders aged 14 to 17 needing a moped or scooter permit for the e-bike option. Some riders felt there was too much standing and talking and not enough cycling. The route includes a bridge crossing that one reviewer called nerve-racking. Gratuities are not included, and it is not stated whether pickup is provided, so confirm transport details before booking.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Local taxes, a local professional guide, bike and helmet use, bottled water, a food tasting, full day bike rental, and one drink per participant at a local establishment near the shop in Old Montreal. Gratuities are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At 27 Rue de la Commune E in Old Montreal, on de la Commune street opposite the Science Center and Imax theater. You register inside the boutique first, then go to the kiosk for departure. The tour starts at 10:00 and ends back at the same point.

Can Children Join The Bike Tour?

The minimum age is 13. For e-bikes the minimum is 14, riders aged 14 to 17 need a moped or scooter permit, and adults 18 and over need no permit.

How Fit Do I Need To Be?

A moderate fitness level is recommended. Reviewers describe frequent stops along the route, so the effort comes in short stretches of pedalling between pauses rather than one long ride.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Within 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you get a different date or a full refund.

Is Pickup From My Hotel Provided?

Pickup is not stated. The meeting point is the shop in Old Montreal, near public transportation, so confirm any transport questions on the live booking page.