Cycloparc PPJ
Cycloparc PPJ is a Canadian hiking and bicycle trail located in the Pontiac Regional County Municipality in Quebec, Canada[1].
The PPJ traverses 90 kilometers of hills and riverfront and enables hikers and cyclists to tour through points of interest such as Grand Calumet Island, The Vinton Plain and Coulonge Falls near Fort Coulonge. There are numerous places to swim along the trail including Fort William and along the nearby Ottawa River.
The trail originates at kilometer 0 in Wyman and ends at Allumettes Island (L'Îles-aux-Allumettes). Many rest areas, picnic spots and observation points are found along the length of the PPJ. The trail crosses the Marchand covered bridge, the longest operational covered bridge in Canada.
Wildlife & Nature
The trail is populated with numerous animals and those traveling along the route will find deer, beaver and moose commonplace. Motor vehicles are not permitted anywhere along the trail, providing a quiet setting to spot numerous species. Different fruits available for picking along the PPJ include blueberries, wild apples and raspberries.
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References
- ^ Pontiac Tourism Guide: "Official opening of the PPJ Cyclopark", May 12, 2008