Queen Elizabeth Park Loop
This route follows five Vancouver Greenways: Seaside, Cypress, Arbutus, Ridgeway, and Ontario. Queen Elizabeth Park is the highest spot in the city. Once a rock quarry, the park is famous for city views, Quarry Gardens, Bloedel Conservatory, fountains, and art. The most famous sculptures are Knife Edge by Henry Moore and Photo Session by Seward Johnson Jr.
BC Parkway
For a great city ride through New Westminster, Burnaby and Vancouver, take the BC Parkway. The mostly flat route follows the Skytrain most of the way. It’s 18km long from the Fraser River to Trout Lake. I start at 22nd Station, have lunch on Commercial Drive and take the train back. For a longer loop, connect with Central Valley Greenway.
Merritt
For those who love grasslands, singletracks and exploring … come to Merritt! From easy city walks to exciting mountain biking, Merritt has something for everyone. The Merritt Mountain Bike Association...
Surrey Greenways
There’s been a lot of cycling improvements in Surrey. It’s fun to ride the safe new infrastructure and visit Surrey’s many parks! Thanks to Tim Yzerman from HUB Cycling Surrey,...
Town Centre + Coquitlam River
Explore Town Centre Park and the Coquitlam River on this easy ride. Accessible by Skytrain, the park has many paved trails ― great for beginners. Linking east from the park is the Coquitlam River trail, a nice woodsy ride along the river and it’s part of The Great Trail. It’s a good ride for a hot summer evening or in the fall when the leaves crunch under tires. At the Blue Bridge, connect to the Poco Trail route for a longer ride.
Coquitlam Shop-by-Bike
Go By Bike Week is a perfect time to explore the TriCities “Like a Local.” There’s much to discover by bike and on foot — and Let’s Go Biking has...
Whistler Valley Trail
There’s over 40km of Valley Trail to explore in Whistler. My favourite route visits Lost Lake, Green Lake, and Alta Lake. For a Five-Lake tour, add on Nita and Alpha Lakes! The route is great for cyclists, walkers, and runners. There’s art to find along the way - look for giant ravens on the Valley Trail, an old car, and giant chairs in Alta Lake Park.
Surrey Shores
Three parks in South Surrey offer something for everyone. Beginners can explore Crescent Beach, Elgin Park and Serpentine Fen. More advanced riders can loop the parks together for a 30km ride with views west across Boundary Bay and north to Vancouver’s Mountains. There is lots to see along the way...meandering wetland trails, the Nicomekl River, ducks and birds, and a historic farm.
Langley North ~ Loops & Lanes
A meandering tour on greenways and through parks and ravines.
Barnston Island + Surrey Bend
Here’s an easy ride that has a bonus of a ferry ride! It’s really a barge pushed by a tugboat, so that makes it all the better. Start at Surrey Bend Park and explore the trails, then bike onto the ferry and around Barnston Island. The road is flat and paved, there are views of the river and farms, and it’s especially fun in the fall during cranberry harvest. Bring a picnic!
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.
Translink Cycling Map
It’s nice and simple … the new Translink Cycling Map shows the ‘best’ cycling streets and trails. Available online or pick up a copy at your local bike store. Many...
Belcarra Park + Sasamat Lake
How about a ride out to my neck of the woods ― Belcarra Park? It offers a variety of terrain: trails, shared roads, challenging hills, and a bit of singletrack. Visit Sasamat Lake, see views of Indian Arm, and explore Belcarra Park’s forested trails.