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With over 170 maps between them, there’s something for everyone, on foot or bike, from flat scenic rail trails and country roads, to mountain trails and exciting new e-bike routes!...
Crosstown + Queens Park
Summertime is a great time to head out on the Crosstown Greenway to Queens Park in New Westminster. From 22nd Street Station to Braid Station ride by heritage houses, visit Queens Park, ride the easy Millennium Trail, then explore Sapperton and Hume Park.
Burnaby Scenic + Adanac Bikeway Loop
Enjoy this scenic loop on Burrard Inlet, around the city, and along Adanac Bikeway. You’ll see the inlet, North Shore Mountains, Port of Vancouver, Strathcona, and East Van. Start from Vancouver or Burnaby ― either way it’s a great route.
Quay + Pier Park
Exciting things are happening down by the river! An easy and meandering route along New Westminster’s riverfront with a visit to the new Pier Park on the Fraser River. There’s lots to see and do on the waterfront ― working tugs, barges, and boom boats. Visit River Market, take a boat tour or paddlewheeler cruise up the Fraser, or visit Fraser River Discovery Centre for a great family day.
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!
Murrayville & Brookswood
A meandering tour through historic Murrayville, linking to Brookswood neighbourhoods, greenways and parks.
Glen Valley Glide
In the fall, the valley calls. Pick up a picnic lunch in Fort Langley and head east along River Road. The route starts with a small climb then meanders on quiet country roads east of Historic Fort Langley. You’ll see river views, turf farms, a winery, and maybe a cranberry harvest!
Cloverdale – Langley Greenway
A wandering green necklace linking Cloverdale, Langley, parks, pathways, and surprising connections.
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.
Queensborough
Tucked away under New Westminster’s bridges is a quiet island getaway. In summer, the Q2Q Ferry runs from Westminster Quay to Port Royal. With very little traffic, a pathway around the eastern tip and a long dyke trail, there’s lots to explore in Queensborough.
BMUT to Gastown
The Evergreen Skytrain has opened lots of possibilities for one way rides. Starting from Lougheed Station, this route follows the Burnaby Mountain Urban Trail then Burnaby Scenic trail around Capitol Hill, continues on Portside Greenway along Burrard Inlet, and ends in Gastown for lunch! Return via Skytrain or connect to other rides.
BMUT = Burnaby Mountain Urban Trail
The Burnaby Mountain Urban Trail - BMUT is fine anytime of the year, but especially on crisp fall days riding through piles of leaves. It’s an easy route - mostly flat on a paved and separated greenway. There are lunch options at Burnaby Mountain Golf course or along Hastings Street.
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.