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Le P'tit Train du Nord
July 17th - 7:00PM - With a 100% chance of heavy rain predicted for the P'tit Train area, we are forced to cancel the trip this weekend. However, the club is planning an overnight P'tit train trip mid-august. Please check back soon for more details!.
94 km of paved skating paradise in heart of the Laurentians!
Le P'tit Train du Nord is an old railroad converted into a 200KM path meandering through the beautiful Laurentian countryside, with a 93.5 KM section from Labelle to Mont Laurier paved in 2003. This trail is ideal for inline skating as the railroad has smooth asphalt and a maximum grade of 6 degrees.
This year, the club will organize skate trips to Le P’tit Train du Nord in June and July, and possibly an overnight trip in August. Check back here occasioanlly for updates.
Transportation: Normally we meet at 150 Isabella Street where we can car-pool with other skaters. For the most up to date information on car pooling though please contact the organizer (directly) for a particular skate trip. If you are gettng a ride please do consider the driver's costs and actively offer a contribution to the ride - $10 per person is recommended.
Schedule
Here is the schedule for Le P'tit Train du Nord trips:
| Date | Starting Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 20th June |
Car pooling is pre-arranged, contact organizer for details. There is _no_ meeting at 150 Isabella. Skate Starts at 11AM from Train Station in Labelle |
40Km, 60Km, 80 KM and 100 KM teams Contact Michael Garvin mgarvin@magma.ca |
| Saturday 18th July | Labelle Train Station Car pooling is pre-arranged, contact organizer for details. There is _no_ meeting at 150 Isabella. Skate Starts at 11:00 from Train Station in Labelle |
40Km, 60Km, 80 KM and 100 KM teams
Contact Michael Garvin |
How to Get There
Directions to Mont Laurier
- Take HWY 50 to the end and it turns into HWY 309
- Follow 309 North to Mont Laurier
- Here is the Google Map
- In Mont Laurier, turn right at HWY 117 and proceed until you see a parking lot on your right with the Comfort Inn Hotel and the MacDonalds Restaurant. Turn right into the parking lot and look for the P'tit Train Station in the parking lot, we will start from there. Here is the Google map for the Mont Laurier starting location.
Directions to the Labelle Train Station
- Take HWY 50 East to Rue Georges in Buckingham
- Turn right on Rue Georges and follow to the lights
- At the lights turn left onto HWY 148
- Follow 148 to Montebello, then turn left onto HWY 323 (at the lights)
- At HWY 117 turn left
- In Labelle, turn at the Lights and follow du Pont, turn left after crossing the river, then up the hill, and turn into the station. Here is a map of Labelle if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Tourist Information
You can find general information about the Laurentins here and here. You can see an overview of the trail here (Labelle is at the bottom, we skate towards Mont Laurier).
Sights and Sounds
Haven't skated at P'tit Train du Nord? Check out these member reviews galleries (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and video from previous trips:
