Originally Posted by alcjphil

Converted rail lines can become tourist attractions benefiting businesses along its length. One close to Montreal is the Parc Lineaire Le P'tit Train du Nord. This is a 200 km long trail that extends north from the town of Saint Jerome, about a 45 minute drive from my home on Montreal island to the town of Mont Laurier. There are several shuttle services who will allow you to park in Saint Jerome and transport you and your bike to Mont Laurier so that you can ride largely downhill back to your car. There are many bed and breakfasts along the route and it is typical for people to take 2-3 days to ride back. The trail is a mix of paved and unpaved sections winding through the Laurentian mountains following the North river. There are many small towns and villages along the route where you can stop to eat or rest and several campgrounds where you can stay overnight. In summer, you will see hundreds of cyclists and in winter, just as many cross country skiers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parc_L..._Train_du_Nord

The trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail network of trails and routes that cross the whole country and also extend to the Arctic Ocean.