eBike Shops in Quebec (2026): 12 Cities, 77 Verified Stores

Quebec's eBike Map, City by City

Rad Power Bikes — for years a default budget e-bike in Quebec garages — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2025 and voided its Canadian warranties, sending thousands of riders hunting for a local shop that will actually answer the phone. Choose the wrong bike and you can sink two thousand dollars into a throttle-only model that quietly breaks Quebec's rules the moment you ride it, since the SAAQ requires functional pedals on every legal VAE. This page exists to make that decision safe: it maps every verified e-bike shop in the province, city by city, and pairs it with the 2026 law you need to know before you buy.

Quebec's e-bike retail landscape is spread wide and runs deep outside the metro. Across the 12 cities live today, we have verified 77 storefronts — full-service specialists, manufacturer dealers, and bicycle shops with serious e-bike inventory. Coverage is heaviest in Montréal, but mid-size and regional centres are well served: Trois-Rivières has the city's only authorized ENVO Drive dealer, VéloÉlectrique3R, working by appointment, while Sherbrooke and the Saguenay each carry more shops than several larger cities. Each city below has its own verified directory page; this index points you to the right one and flags what is unusual about riding there.

Quebec eBike Law — 2026 Quick Reference

An e-bike that meets Quebec's vélo à assistance électrique (VAE) definition is treated as a bicycle under the Highway Safety Code — it cannot be registered, carries no plate, and needs no driver's licence beyond the age rule below. Cross the line on any one of these limits and you are no longer riding a legal VAE. Every rule below comes straight from the named source.

• Motor power — 500 W maximum (rated): a compliant VAE has a motor rated no higher than 500 watts (SAAQ, "On an Electric Bike").
• Assisted speed — 32 km/h maximum: the motor must cease to generate power once the bike reaches a speed of no more than 32 km/h (SAAQ).
• Working pedals required: at all times the e-bike must allow the rider to pedal as though on a regular bike. This is why throttle-only e-bikes are not legal VAEs in Quebec — the pedalling capability must always be present (SAAQ).
• Rider age — 18 or older, or 14 to 17 with a Class 6D licence: you must be 18 to ride a VAE; riders aged 14 to 17 are also authorized if they hold a Class 6D (moped or scooter) licence. No one under 14 may ride (SAAQ; independently confirmed by the SPVM).
• Helmet — mandatory for every rider: the Highway Safety Code obliges every person who operates an electric bike to wear a bicycle helmet, with no age exemption written into the rule (SAAQ; SPVM).
• No registration, no plate: a compliant VAE cannot be registered, and no licence plate is required (SAAQ).
• No insurance required, but limited public coverage: no automobile insurance is required for a compliant VAE; however, injuries from an e-bike accident are not covered by Quebec's public automobile insurance plan unless the accident involves a moving vehicle that is covered by the plan (SAAQ).
• Penalty — $60 to $100 fine: failing to comply with the Highway Safety Code rules for electric bikes is punishable by a fine of between $60 and $100 (SAAQ).

Unlike Ontario and several other provinces, Quebec permits throttles on a VAE — but only if the bike also keeps functional pedals, so a throttle paired with decorative or removed pedals fails the test. These rules remain the law as of June 2026.

Every Quebec City — 12 Verified

We have published a full, individually verified shop directory for 12 Quebec cities — 77 stores in total. Live cities link straight through to their store-by-store listing; cities still in the build queue are listed in plain text until their page is published.

Frequently Asked Questions — eBike Shops in Quebec

How many e-bike shops and cities does this Quebec directory cover?

This index covers 77 verified e-bike shops across 12 Quebec cities as of 2026, from Gatineau in the west to Saguenay in the north and Lévis on the south shore. Each shop was cross-checked against its own listing. Quebec's full target is 20 cities of 50,000-plus people, so 8 more are still to come.

Are throttle e-bikes legal in Quebec?

Yes, with one condition. Unlike Ontario and some other provinces, Quebec permits a throttle on a vélo à assistance électrique — but the bike must keep functional pedals at all times, so the rider can pedal it like a regular bicycle (SAAQ). A throttle paired with decorative or removed pedals is not a legal VAE in Quebec.

How old do you have to be to ride an e-bike in Quebec?

You must be 18 or older to ride a vélo à assistance électrique in Quebec. Riders aged 14 to 17 are also authorized, but only if they hold a Class 6D (moped or scooter) licence from the SAAQ (SAAQ; confirmed by the SPVM). No one under 14 may legally operate an e-bike on a public road.

Do I need a helmet and insurance for an e-bike in Quebec?

A bicycle helmet is mandatory for every e-bike rider in Quebec, with no age exemption (SAAQ). No automobile insurance is required for a compliant VAE, but be aware that injuries from a solo e-bike crash are not covered by Quebec's public automobile insurance plan unless a covered moving vehicle is involved in the accident.

Can I take my e-bike on Quebec trails and public transit?

It depends on the operator. The NCC bans power-assisted two-wheelers from Gatineau Park's Capital Pathway, and the Canal-de-Chambly path is pedal-assist only. On transit, e-bikes are barred from Montréal's STM metro Yellow Line and buses, and from Brossard's REM train entirely, even folded. Check your city's directory page for the local rule.

My city isn't listed yet — where can I buy an e-bike?

You have two honest options. The nearest listed city is often within driving distance, and its directory page lists verified shops. Or you can buy from a Canadian online retailer that ships province-wide — Zeus eBikes, for example, ships VAE-compliant bikes free across Quebec with 14-day returns and phone support at 1-866-938-7580.

The Bottom Line

The right e-bike shop is a local one you can ride back to when something needs a tune — and this directory exists to help you find it across 12 Quebec cities, with the 2026 SAAQ law spelled out so you don't buy a bike that breaks it. Use the city pages, test-ride locally, and confirm the bike keeps working pedals and a 500 W rated motor before you pay. If your town isn't listed yet, or you'd rather compare a province-wide online option, there's no rush and no pressure: Zeus ships VAE-compliant bikes free across Quebec, every order carries a 14-day return window, and you can talk through fit, financing, or the legal limits with a real person at 1-866-938-7580 before you decide anything. Worried about the cost? Our financing guide shows how a purchase breaks down into a monthly payment. Take your time — the goal is the bike that's still right for you next winter.