Ottawa Road Trips

Ottawa Road Trips

Bike, hike or ski this Laurentian trail

Le P'Tit Train du Nord trail offers 234 kilometres of accessible nature

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Laura Paquet
Jul 17, 2026
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When you think of the Laurentians, ski hills and cottages may spring first to mind. But if you hike, cycle or cross-country ski, I’m here to argue that you should put Le P’tit Train du Nord trail on your vacation radar.

Where is Le P’tit Train du Nord?

This 234-kilometre trail runs through the heart of the Laurentians region, from Mont-Laurier in the nor…

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