Can I take my eBike on STS buses in Saguenay?

No. The Société de transport du Saguenay (STS) Vélobus program explicitly bans eBikes from all bus racks and inside all vehicles. The STS's exact policy: 'les trottinettes électriques et les vélos électriques...ne sont pas admis ni sur les supports extérieurs, ni dans les autobus' — electric scooters and electric bikes are not permitted on exterior racks or inside buses. This applies to every STS route and is a categorical ban with no exceptions. The STS does operate an Accès Vélo eBike-share program (seasonal) for renting STS-owned eBikes — this is not transit for your personal eBike. Source: STS Vélobus policy (verified June 2026).

eBike Shops in Saguenay, QC: 7 Verified Storefronts

Q: How many eBike shops are in Saguenay, QC?

7 verified shops across Saguenay's three districts as of June 2026. Chicoutimi: Electric Avenue Saguenay (1130 boul. Saint-Paul, 581-882-1246 — Bianchi/Spherik/Cube/EBGO, by appointment only), Gendron Bicycles (387 rue Price Est, 418-543-2052 — Giant/Norco, Mon–Wed 9:30–5/Thu–Fri 9:30–8), UltraViolet Sports (1130 boul. Talbot, 418-696-6555 — Trek/Devinci/Gazelle/Moustache/Santa Cruz, Mon–Wed 9–5/Thu–Fri 9–8/Sat 9–5), Sport Cycle Expert (1540 boul. Saint-Paul, 418-973-7141 — Apollo Bicycles eBike line, Mon–Fri 9–5/Sat 9:30–12), Tricycles Etc (404 rue de la Gaillarde, 418-818-0624 — call to confirm hours/brands). Jonquière: UltraViolet Sports (3595 boul. Harvey, 418-542-9121 — same brands as Chicoutimi location). La Baie: Vélo Simco (961 rue Victoria, 418-540-9407 — Mon–Sat 9–5, call to confirm current eBike stock). Conversion specialist only (no retail): Cycles Amadeus (Jonquière, 418-512-3789, Bafang conversions).

Q: Are eBikes allowed on Saguenay's bike paths?

Yes. Saguenay's bike path network (Règlement VS-R-2015-67) permits PAB-compliant eBikes — classified as 'adapted bicycles.' Key rules: maximum 30 km/h on all bike paths, operating hours 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM only. Special rule: you must turn off your eBike's electric assist controller BEFORE boarding the Shipshaw Marina bike ferry and leave it off until after disembarking on the other side. This ferry crossing rule is unique to Saguenay and applies every time you use the ferry. Overtaking must be done on the left with signalling. Alcohol is prohibited. Source: Ville de Saguenay Règlement VS-R-2015-67 (verified June 2026).

Q: Is Electric Avenue Saguenay open for walk-in visits?

No. Electric Avenue Saguenay (1130 boul. Saint-Paul, Chicoutimi) operates by appointment only. Call or text 581-882-1246 before visiting. They stock Bianchi, Spherik (Sphérik), EBGO, Cube, Maui, and Teslica eBikes in a $1,999–$9,999 price range. A major community lounge expansion was underway in spring 2026. Also authorized for Levy Electric scooters. Source: electricavenuesaguenay.ca (verified June 2026).

Q: Is there a Pedego Electric Bikes dealer in Saguenay?

No. Pedego Canada confirms no authorized Pedego dealer in Saguenay (Chicoutimi, Jonquière, or La Baie). Any Pedego web pages that appear in search results for Saguenay are marketing geo-pages, not physical stores. Source: Pedego dealer locator (verified June 2026).

Q: What are Quebec's eBike laws for riders in Saguenay?

Quebec PAB rules (SAAQ, updated 2026): maximum 500W nominal motor, motor assist stops at 32 km/h, functional pedals required, throttle legal. Age 18+: no licence, registration, or insurance required. Age 14–17: must hold a Class 6D licence. Under 14: not permitted on public roads. Helmet mandatory for all ages — must meet CAN/CSA-D113.2, ASTM F1447, EN 1078, or 16 CFR Part 1203. Prohibited on highways. Saguenay bike paths add: 30 km/h maximum, 4 AM–11 PM only, motor off for Shipshaw ferry. Source: saaq.gouv.qc.ca + Règlement VS-R-2015-67.

eBike shops in Saguenay QC — Chicoutimi Jonquière La Baie — Zeus eBikes Canadian eBike Yellow Pages 2026

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Quick Answer Saguenay has 7 verified eBike shops across three districts as of June 2026. UltraViolet Sports has two locations: Chicoutimi (1130 boul. Talbot, 418-696-6555) and Jonquière (3595 boul. Harvey, 418-542-9121) — both carry Trek, Devinci, Gazelle, Moustache, and Santa Cruz eBikes. Electric Avenue Saguenay (1130 boul. Saint-Paul, Chicoutimi, 581-882-1246) is the premium boutique for Bianchi, Cube, and Spherik — by appointment only. The STS Vélobus bus rack program explicitly bans all eBikes from racks and inside vehicles. Saguenay's bike paths permit PAB-compliant eBikes at a 30 km/h max — with a unique Shipshaw ferry motor-off rule. Quebec PAB rules: 500W, throttle legal, age 18+ (14–17 needs Class 6D), helmet mandatory all ages. Zeus ships free to Saguenay.

How We Verified This Directory Each shop was confirmed through their official website, Google Maps, and Yelp (June 2026). UltraViolet Sports' Trek, Devinci, Gazelle, Moustache, Santa Cruz, and Evo eBike brands were confirmed from boutique.ultravioletsports.com. Gendron Bicycles' Giant and Norco eBike models were confirmed from gendronbicycles.com. Electric Avenue Saguenay's brand list was confirmed from electricavenuesaguenay.ca and a Le Quotidien article (November 2025). Sport Cycle Expert's Apollo Bicycles dealer status was confirmed from the Apollo dealer locator — ownership change (March 2025) was confirmed from industry sources. Vélo Simco La Baie's operation was confirmed, but specific eBike brands were not published online — call to confirm current stock. Tricycles Etc website returned a connection error during research — confirmed through directory listings only; call before visiting. Cycles Amadeus' conversion specialist status was confirmed from cyclesamadeus.ca. STS Vélobus eBike ban was verified from the STS official website (verbatim quote on record). Saguenay bike path rules (Règlement VS-R-2015-67, 30 km/h, ferry rule) were verified from Ville de Saguenay official sources. Quebec PAB rules verified from saaq.gouv.qc.ca (May 2026). This directory is re-verified every six months.

Saguenay is a city of 145,000 spread across three historic districts that merged in 2002. For eBike shopping, the practical reality is that Chicoutimi holds the majority of the retail options — five shops — while Jonquière has one large multi-sport retailer and La Baie has a neighbourhood bike shop. The key trail rule unique to Saguenay: the city's official bike path regulation requires you to turn off your eBike's electric assist before boarding the Shipshaw Marina bike ferry and keep it off until after disembarking. No other city in this directory has that specific rule. Transit is a closed door — the STS Vélobus rack program bans eBikes categorically from every bus in the network.

Chicoutimi — 5 eBike Shops

Electric Avenue Saguenay — 1130 Boulevard Saint-Paul (Appointment Only)

By Appointment Only — Call or Text Before Visiting Electric Avenue Saguenay does not accept walk-in visits. Always call or text 581-882-1246 first. A community lounge expansion ($250,000 investment) was underway in spring 2026. This is Saguenay's premium boutique for performance and specialty eBikes.

Address: 1130 Boulevard Saint-Paul, Chicoutimi, QC G7J 3C5
Phone/Text: 581-882-1246
Website: electricavenuesaguenay.ca
eBike Brands: Bianchi, Spherik (Sphérik), EBGO, Cube, Maui, Teslica (also: Mondraker, Sava, Pinarello, Salsa noted in media coverage)
Price range: ~$1,999–$9,999 CAD
Opened 2021. Also authorized for Levy Electric scooters.

UltraViolet Sports Chicoutimi — 1130 Boulevard Talbot (Largest Selection)

Address: 1130 Boulevard Talbot, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 7R2
Phone: 418-696-6555
Website: boutique.ultravioletsports.com
eBike Brands: Trek (Fuel+, Rail+, Marlin+, Verve+, Domane+, Checkpoint+ and others), Devinci (E-Troy, E-Cartier, E-Milano, E-Hatchet), Gazelle (Medeo, Ultimate, Arroyo, Easyflow), Moustache (Xroad), Santa Cruz (Bullit, Vala), Evo (eBKE ST)
Hours: Mon–Wed 9 am–5 pm · Thu–Fri 9 am–8 pm · Sat 9 am–5 pm · Sun CLOSED
Multi-sport retailer (ski, snowboard, bike, outdoor) with 30+ years in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. Certified Trek dealer. Certified mechanics for all brands.

Gendron Bicycles — 387 Rue Price Est

Address: 387 Rue Price Est, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 2G2
Phone: 418-543-2052
Email: gendronbicycles@bellnet.ca
Website: gendronbicycles.com
eBike Brands: Giant (Roam E, Defy Advanced E+, Reign Advanced E+, Revolt E+, Anytour E+), Norco (Scene VLT)
Hours: Mon–Wed 9:30 am–5 pm · Thu–Fri 9:30 am–8 pm · Sat–Sun call to confirm
Third-generation family shop established approximately 1950. 0% financing for 12 months on regular-priced bikes.

Sport Cycle Expert — 1540 Boulevard Saint-Paul

New Ownership Since March 2025 — Call to Confirm Current eBike Lineup Sport Cycle Expert changed ownership in March 2025 when Michel Simard (of Vélo Simco) acquired the shop from Jocelyn Simard. The new owner planned to expand the previously eBike-focused inventory to include more mechanical bikes. Call 418-973-7141 to confirm which eBike brands are currently carried before visiting.

Address: 1540 Boulevard Saint-Paul, Chicoutimi, QC G7J 3C5
Phone: 418-973-7141
eBike Brands (as of research): Apollo Bicycles (Bafang and Shimano Steps mid-drive eBike line, confirmed via Apollo dealer locator)
Hours: Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm · Sat 9:30 am–12 pm (noon) · Sun CLOSED

Tricycles Etc — 404 Rue de la Gaillarde

Website Unavailable — Call to Confirm Hours and eBike Stock Tricycles Etc (404 rue de la Gaillarde) is listed as an eBike retailer in multiple directories. However, their website (tricyclesetc.ca) returned a connection error during research — may be under maintenance or lapsed. Call 418-818-0624 to confirm current hours, operating status, and which eBike brands are currently carried before making a trip.

Address: 404 Rue de la Gaillarde, Chicoutimi, QC G7G 0K8
Phone: 418-818-0624
Listed under "bicyclettes électriques" in PagesJaunes and Canpages directories. Accepts Visa and MasterCard.

Chicoutimi Shop Takeaway For the widest confirmed eBike selection in Chicoutimi: UltraViolet Sports (1130 boul. Talbot — Trek/Devinci/Gazelle/Moustache, open late Thu–Fri). For premium/boutique brands (Bianchi, Cube, Spherik): Electric Avenue Saguenay (1130 boul. Saint-Paul — appointment only, call 581-882-1246 first). For Giant and Norco: Gendron Bicycles (387 rue Price Est). Interestingly, Electric Avenue and Sport Cycle Expert are both on boul. Saint-Paul — Gendron and UltraViolet are on opposite sides of the city, making single-trip comparison shopping practical for those two pairs.

Jonquière — 1 eBike Shop

UltraViolet Sports Jonquière — 3595 Boulevard Harvey

Address: 3595 Boulevard Harvey, Jonquière, QC G7X 3B5
Phone: 418-542-9121
Website: boutique.ultravioletsports.com
eBike Brands: Trek, Devinci, Gazelle, Moustache, Santa Cruz, Evo (same brand portfolio as Chicoutimi — confirm specific current inventory by calling)
Hours: Mon–Wed 9 am–5 pm · Thu–Fri 9 am–8 pm · Sat 9 am–5 pm · Sun CLOSED
Independent Trek authorized dealer (Trek store locator ID 1101484). Same ownership as Chicoutimi location.

Conversion Specialist (Not a Retailer): Cycles Amadeus, Jonquière Cycles Amadeus (1947 rue Davis, Jonquière, 418-512-3789, cyclesamadeus.ca) specializes in electric bike conversions using Bafang motorization systems (500W, 750W, and 1,000–1,500W options) and lithium-ion battery refurbishment. They also sell non-electric bikes from Marinoni, DCO, and Silverback. If you want to electrify a bike you already own, this is the go-to shop in Saguenay. Hours: Mon–Wed 9–5 / Thu 9–6:30 / Fri 9–5 / Sat–Sun closed. A second Avenue 360 location operates in downtown Arvida. Not a pre-built eBike retailer.

La Baie — 1 eBike Shop

Vélo Simco La Baie — 961 Rue Victoria

Call to Confirm Current eBike Stock Before Visiting Vélo Simco La Baie is confirmed operating at 961 rue Victoria (Mon–Sat 9–5, velosimco@gmail.com, 418-540-9407). Their specific eBike brands at the La Baie location were not confirmed in published online sources — call to confirm current eBike inventory before visiting.

Address: 961 Rue Victoria, La Baie, QC G7B 3N1 (Centre-Ville de La Baie)
Phone: 418-540-9407
Email: velosimco@gmail.com
Hours: Mon–Sat 9 am–5 pm · Sun CLOSED
Sales and repair. Part of the Vélo Simco group (also operates in Alma). Ownership took over Sport Cycle Expert in Chicoutimi in March 2025, expanding the Vélo Simco presence in Saguenay.

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STS Vélobus — eBikes Banned from All Saguenay Buses

STS Vélobus — Complete eBike Ban (Racks and Interior) The Société de transport du Saguenay (STS) Vélobus program bans eBikes from both the front exterior bike racks and the inside of all vehicles. The STS's verbatim policy: "les trottinettes électriques et les vélos électriques...ne sont pas admis ni sur les supports extérieurs, ni dans les autobus." Electric bikes are not permitted on exterior racks or inside buses. No exceptions. Regular (non-electric) bikes use racks May 4 – November 1 on 14 designated routes, riders must be 16+.

STS Accès Vélo (eBike-share): STS operates a separate seasonal eBike-share program with electric-assist bicycles for rent at 4 stations (May–October, 18+). These are STS-owned eBikes for hire — they do not represent a transit option for your personal eBike. Source: STS official policy (verified June 2026).

Transit Takeaway All Saguenay eBike trips are fully self-contained — STS has no option for personal eBikes on any bus. If you need a short-term eBike to explore without your own, the STS Accès Vélo rental program (4 stations, May–October) provides STS-owned eBikes. The city's compact district layout makes most neighbourhood destinations reachable directly by eBike.

Saguenay Bike Paths — Rules and the Shipshaw Ferry Rule

Saguenay Bike Path Network — PAB-Compliant eBikes Permitted (Règlement VS-R-2015-67) The City's bike path regulation permits PAB-compliant eBikes, classified as "bicyclettes adaptées" (adapted bicycles), on all Saguenay-managed bike paths and multi-use paved paths. Key rules:

Speed limit: 30 km/h maximum for all users (aligns with the 32 km/h PAB assist cut-off)
Operating hours: 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM only — eBikes prohibited outside these hours
Ferry crossing (Shipshaw Marina): Turn off electric assist on your controller BEFORE boarding the bike ferry. Leave it off until after disembarking on the other shore. This rule applies every time you use the ferry
Overtaking: Left side only, with signal
Groups: Single file for groups over 15
Prohibited: Alcohol, zigzagging, glass containers, dangerous manoeuvres
Non-compliant eBikes (over 500W or exceeding 32 km/h via motor): treated as motorized vehicles — not permitted on bike paths

Source: Ville de Saguenay Règlement VS-R-2015-67 (verified June 2026).

Mountain Trails and Natural Surfaces — No Citywide eBike Rule Published Saguenay has not published a citywide eBike rule for mountain biking trails or natural surface trails. Trail access rules are set by individual trail organizations or conservation areas. Contact the relevant club (e.g., clubs operating in Parc de la Rivière-du-Moulin) directly before riding natural trails on an eBike.

Trail Takeaway Saguenay's paved bike path network is openly accessible to PAB-compliant eBikes — one of the more straightforward setups in Quebec. The Shipshaw ferry motor-off rule is the one unique local requirement to know before your first ride. Natural surface mountain trails: contact the relevant trail club first, since no citywide policy covers them.

Quebec PAB Laws — What Makes an eBike Legal in Saguenay

Quebec PAB Rules — SAAQ (Verified June 2026)

Motor: Maximum 500W nominal
Speed cut-off: Motor assist stops at 32 km/h (rider may pedal faster)
Pedals: Functional pedal system required
Throttle: LEGAL — SAAQ confirms "assistance may be activated by pedals OR accelerator control"
Age 18+: No licence, registration, or insurance required
Age 14–17: Must hold a Class 6D licence
Under 14: Not permitted on public roads
Helmet: Mandatory all ages — CAN/CSA-D113.2, ASTM F1447/F1898, EN 1078, 16 CFR Part 1203, or B-90/B-95
Saguenay additions: 30 km/h on bike paths, motor off for Shipshaw ferry, 4 AM–11 PM only on paths

Source: saaq.gouv.qc.ca (verified June 2026) + Règlement VS-R-2015-67.

Frequently Asked Questions — Saguenay, QC eBikes

How many eBike shops are in Saguenay, QC?

7 verified shops across 3 districts as of June 2026. Chicoutimi: Electric Avenue Saguenay (1130 boul. Saint-Paul, 581-882-1246 — appointment only), UltraViolet Sports (1130 boul. Talbot, 418-696-6555), Gendron Bicycles (387 rue Price Est, 418-543-2052), Sport Cycle Expert (1540 boul. Saint-Paul, 418-973-7141 — call to confirm post-ownership-change lineup), Tricycles Etc (404 rue de la Gaillarde, 418-818-0624 — call first, website down). Jonquière: UltraViolet Sports (3595 boul. Harvey, 418-542-9121). La Baie: Vélo Simco (961 rue Victoria, 418-540-9407 — call to confirm eBike stock).

Can I take my eBike on STS Vélobus buses in Saguenay?

No. STS Vélobus explicitly bans eBikes from all bus racks and inside all vehicles. Exact policy: electric bikes "ne sont pas admis ni sur les supports extérieurs, ni dans les autobus." No exceptions. STS Accès Vélo is a separate seasonal eBike-share for renting STS-owned eBikes — not transit for your personal eBike. Source: STS (verified June 2026).

Are eBikes allowed on Saguenay's bike paths?

Yes. PAB-compliant eBikes are permitted as "adapted bicycles" under Règlement VS-R-2015-67. Max 30 km/h, hours 4 AM–11 PM. Special rule: turn off electric assist controller before boarding the Shipshaw Marina bike ferry; leave off until disembarked. Source: Ville de Saguenay (verified June 2026).

Is Electric Avenue Saguenay open for walk-in visits?

No. Appointment only. Call or text 581-882-1246 before visiting. Source: electricavenuesaguenay.ca (verified June 2026).

Is there a Pedego Electric Bikes dealer in Saguenay?

No. Pedego Canada's dealer locator confirms no authorized dealer in Saguenay's three districts. Source: Pedego dealer locator (verified June 2026).

What are Quebec's eBike laws for riders in Saguenay?

Quebec PAB rules: 500W max motor, assist stops at 32 km/h, functional pedals required, throttle legal. Age 18+: no licence; 14–17: Class 6D required; under 14: prohibited. Helmet mandatory all ages. Saguenay adds: 30 km/h on bike paths, motor off for Shipshaw ferry, 4 AM–11 PM operating hours on paths. Source: saaq.gouv.qc.ca.

eBike Shops in Saguenay, QC (2026): 7 Verified Stores