Quebec Route 368
Route 368 is a 72 km two-lane east/west highway in Quebec, Canada, which is located on Île d'Orléans and includes the Pont de l'Île which connects the island to the mainland. It starts at the junction of Autoroute 40 at exit 325 in Beauport, now part of Quebec City, crosses the bridge and it follows around the island's perimeter, passing through all 6 villages on the island.
Route 368 | ||||
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| Maintained by Transports Québec | ||||
| Length | 72 km[1] (45 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| West end |   A-40 / R-138 in Quebec City (Beauport) | |||
| East end |  Route 368 near Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans | |||
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| Country | Canada | |||
| Province | Quebec | |||
| Major cities | Quebec City | |||
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Route 368 in the centre of Saint-Laurent
On Orleans Island, the route is also known as Chemin Royal (Royal Road) which was completed in 1744.[2]
Towns located along Route 368
- Beauport, Quebec City
- Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
- Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
- Saint-Francois
- Saint-Jean
- Saint-Laurent-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans
- Sainte-Pétronille
See also
References
- Ministère des transports, "Distances routières", page (?), Les Publications du Québec, 2005
- "Discover the Island". Courtepointe et Cafe Association of B&Bs on Orleans Island. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
External links
- Provincial Route Map (Courtesy of the Quebec Ministry of Transportation) (in French)
- Route 368 on Google Maps
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