Around Vancouver
Discover Vancouver’s most scenic easy rides — from seawalls and greenways to peaceful farmland loops and quiet country roads. Designed for casual riders, families, visitors, and anyone who prefers exploring at a slower pace.- 84 easy-to-follow routes across Vancouver, Fraser Valley & Whistler
- Ride your own way – from flat scenic trails to quiet country roads
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Three Bridges ~ Port Mann, Golden Ears, Pitt River
Enjoy three bridges, three parks, and three greenways on this loop around the Fraser River. Ride over the Port Mann Bridge, through Surrey, over the Golden Ears Bridge, along the Pitt River Greenway, and the Poco Trail.
Fraser Shores
Explore Burnaby’s Fraser Foreshore Park and Vancouver’s River District Trail on this section of the Canyon to Coast Trail. Ride the Fraser River shoreline and look for tugboats, barges, and log booms. There are places to stop and view the river, eat at Romer’s Burger Bar at the foot of Kerr Street, or you can bring a picnic lunch and watch the river traffic go by.
Canyon to Coast Trail
One day the Canyon to Coast Trail will stretch from Hope to the Salish Sea along 550 km of trails. This section of the trail in Chilliwack parallels the Fraser River and connects two parks: Island 22 to Ferry Island. The route is also part of The Great Trail. Bring your camera for the stunning views of the Cascade Mountains and farmlands. Pick up a picnic lunch in downtown Chilliwack and enjoy the dyke trails or return via country roads.
Fraser Loop
Explore the shores of the Fraser River on this loop. The route is flat with varied terrain, a mix of easy park trails and bikeways, and busy road sections with no bike lanes. Start in Burnaby from the 22nd Street Skytrain or Marine Drive Skytrain in Vancouver.
Southlands
You can feel miles from the city in Vancouver’s Southlands neighbourhood, a rural area near UBC and the Musqueam Nation. Starting from Pacific Spirit Park, explore wooded trails, visit the Musqueam Cultural Centre, and pass by the Southlands Riding Club. You’ll ride the Fraser River Trail, a section of the Canyon to Coast Trail. There is art and signage along the route telling the history of this former industrial area. Originally built as a horse trail by local equestrians ― yield to horses and riders along the trail.
Arbutus Greenway
Here comes the Arbutus Greenway ― a dream come true for Vancouver! This former railway is now a safe urban space for people to enjoy. The trail starts near Granville Island and runs 8.5km on a paved and separated path towards the Fraser River ― Oh Wow! For those wanting to go further connect to Canada Line Bridge to Richmond.
Fort to Fort Trail
Sometimes there’s the perfect ride — this is one of my favourites — the river and valley views are spectacular. The route follows the The Great Trail through farm fields along the Fraser River to Fort Langley. For a shorter ride start at Derby Reach Park, explore the quaint town of Fort Langley and enjoy lunch or an ice-cream! Add on a visit to Brae Island Park or visit the 1827 Historic Fort.
NEW ZEALAND
Explore New Zealand’s Great Rides — Queenstown Trail, Otago Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge, Lake Dunstan, A2O, Christchurch and Auckland city rides. A fun, no-rush cycling guide to the best NZ bike routes with tips, maps and highlights.
Pitt River Greenway
This section of The Great Trail runs along the Pitt and Fraser rivers. You’ll ride by cranberry fields, see planes come and go from the Pitt Meadows Airport, and can have lunch at Stomping Grounds in Osprey Village.
Matsqui Meander
Visit Matsqui Trail Park for a flat and easy ride along the Fraser River dykes. Enjoy views of the river and surrounding farmlands on this section of the Trans Canada Great Trail. Beginning riders will enjoy the easy Willband Creek Park loop. Matsqui Meander is a moderate ride on quiet country roads and includes a stop at the Clayburn Store for scones!
Ridgeway Loop
Vancouver’s Ridgeway Greenway is a linear exploration of a string of parks, walkways, seating areas, and public art. Look around you as you ride — and look up — there’s art everywhere.
Langley North ~ Loops & Lanes
A meandering tour on greenways and through parks and ravines.