Sentiers du Moulin<\/a>\u2014just 15 minutes from Quebec City. It\u2019s essentially one long, undulating slab of granite with a few wooden bridges and rock arrangements thrown in for good measure. The grippy, porous stone offers reliable traction, even when it\u2019s wet and weaves its way through dense woods like a natural rollercoaster.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nNew Brunswick \u2013 White Rock Recreation Area<\/p>\n
White Rock is built on an old gypsum mine, so the trails roll through\u2014what else?\u2014bright white rock. It\u2019s a playground of flowy greens, punchy blues and tech blacks. The Garnotte trail looks seriously fun. With around 45 km of trails in this system, there\u2019s lots to check out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nova Scotia \u2013 MacIntosh Run (Fight Trail), Halifax<\/p>\n
Fight Trail is gritty, DIY and full of iconic granite features. Tucked into the city limits of Halifax, it\u2019s proof you don\u2019t need to go far out of town for East Coast gnar.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Prince Edward Island \u2013 Brookvale<\/p>\n
PEI\u2019s best-known trail system delivers machine-built flow with postcard views. Smooth berms, fast rollers, and red Island dirt make this a must-ride for every Canuck passing through the Maritimes.<\/p>\n
Newfoundland \u2013 Squid Catcher, White Hills<\/p>\n
It\u2019s hard to beat the trail system of White Hills in St John\u2019s: minutes from downtown with a the Quidi Vidi brewery right at the bottom of the trail system. Local builder and rider Chris Jerrett suggests Squid Catcher is a must ride; dropping 85 m in just under 500 meters, this double black diamond will give you a great taste of what Newfoundland gnar can look like. If you want something similar with some absolutely killer view of the Atlantic, check out the Oceanside trail.<\/p>\n
Northwest Territories \u2013 Tin Can Hill, Yellowknife<\/p>\n
With multiple trail systems just outside of downtown Yellowknife, there is a decent amount of riding to choose from. Tin Can Hill cruises through boreal forest and across slabs of ancient bedrock with views of Yellowknife Bay. You may be just outside of downtown, but this is rugged, remote Canadian wilderness.<\/p>\n
Nunavut \u2013 Apex Trail? Iqaluit<\/p>\n
Try as we might, and as big as Nunavut is, we couldn\u2019t find any mountain bike trails in the mighty teritory. Yes, adventurous folks have fat biked across Baffin Island and trudged off into the wilderness via bikepacking, but we couldn\u2019t find bike shop owners to talk to, MTB clubs to fill us in, or even any online info about riding in Iqaluit or beyond. What are we missing? Do you know of a must ride trail way up there? Fill us in! THe closest we could find was the Apex Trail along the shores of Frobisher Bay, but there\u2019s a chance it\u2019s not a bike-friendly trail. Let us know!<\/p>\n
O Canada, we ride on trail for thee<\/p>\n
From the towering forests of B.C. to the tundra of N.W.T., Canada\u2019s mountain biking scene is as vast and varied as the land itself. These aren\u2019t just places to ride, they\u2019re stories, communities and proof that no matter where you live in this country, a good trail is never far away.<\/p>\n
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