Day 1: Quebec City to Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, 60 miles. After taking the ferry across the St. Lawrence River, we'll ride downstream, passing through villages dating back to the beginning of French colonization of the St. Lawrence Valley in the late 1600s. Old water mills, woodcarving establishments, small maritime museums, and lighthouses are all parts of the scene. We'll set up camp alongside the St. Lawrence tonight.