There are some nice running options in the historic, residential city of Waterloo in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. The best places to run in Waterloo are on a series of dedicated multi-use paths, which are part of a large cycle path network in this touristic region 90km east of Montreal.
Lake Waterloo Loop: For fun and scenic laps, do the 1-mile (1.6 km) loop around a section of Lake Waterloo, anchored by Parc Robinson. It’s a paved, dedicated path, with nice water views.
Estriade Path: Waterloo to Granby
This paved, 22 km multi-use path between Waterloo and Granby is a popular cycle route. Fun fact: It’s Quebec’s first rail-trail! The path is a combination of wooded terrain and more open landscape passing by farms. Some of the nicest sections are ~1.5 km along Lake Waterloo, and ~3 km along Lac Boivin (Lake) in the Granby area. From Waterlool, it’s a steady downhill for the first 10 km, losing ~100m. Then it’s flat. There are lots of shops & restaurants in Waterloo and Granby. Pro Tips: Lovely in autumn. Café de la Brûlerie in Granby is a great stop.
Campagnarde Path: Waterloo to Yamaska National Park
This multi-use path with a stone-dust surface runs for nearly 11 km between Waterloo and Yamaska National Park. Part of the path follows a small river. Combination of open & wooded landscape, passing by some farms and vineyards, and through the village of Warden. At Yamaska NP, the Campagnarde continues for 3 km as part of the park’s trail network, and then continues for many km north toward Roxton Falls and eventually Drumondville. Add-Ons: Terrific trails for running at Yamaska National Park.
Lac-Brome Path: Waterloo to Knowlton
Overall, it’s 14.5 km from Waterloo to Knowlton. A section of the Campagnarde goes south from Waterloo, and then picks up the Lac-Brome Path in Foster. This stone-dust path then runs along Lac Brome for ~9 km to the historic town of Knowlton. MORE ROUTE INFO
There are some nice running options in the historic, residential city of Waterloo in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. The best places to run in Waterloo are on a series of dedicated multi-use paths, which are part of a large cycle path network in this touristic region 90km east of Montreal.
Lake Waterloo Loop: For fun and scenic laps, do the 1-mile (1.6 km) loop around a section of Lake Waterloo, anchored by Parc Robinson. It’s a paved, dedicated path, with nice water views.
Estriade Path: Waterloo to Granby
This paved, 22 km multi-use path between Waterloo and Granby is a popular cycle route. Fun fact: It’s Quebec’s first rail-trail! The path is a combination of wooded terrain and more open landscape passing by farms. Some of the nicest sections are ~1.5 km along Lake Waterloo, and ~3 km along Lac Boivin (Lake) in the Granby area. From Waterlool, it’s a steady downhill for the first 10 km, losing ~100m. Then it’s flat. There are lots of shops & restaurants in Waterloo and Granby. Pro Tips: Lovely in autumn. Café de la Brûlerie in Granby is a great stop.
Campagnarde Path: Waterloo to Yamaska National Park
This multi-use path with a stone-dust surface runs for nearly 11 km between Waterloo and Yamaska National Park. Part of the path follows a small river. Combination of open & wooded landscape, passing by some farms and vineyards, and through the village of Warden. At Yamaska NP, the Campagnarde continues for 3 km as part of the park’s trail network, and then continues for many km north toward Roxton Falls and eventually Drumondville. Add-Ons: Terrific trails for running at Yamaska National Park.
Lac-Brome Path: Waterloo to Knowlton
Overall, it’s 14.5 km from Waterloo to Knowlton. A section of the Campagnarde goes south from Waterloo, and then picks up the Lac-Brome Path in Foster. This stone-dust path then runs along Lac Brome for ~9 km to the historic town of Knowlton. MORE ROUTE INFO
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