For a great adventure at any time of the year, take a trip out to the University of British Columbia. There’s lots to see and do on this route―museums, park trails, riverside paths, and art. There are many exciting new changes on the UBC campus― greenways, gardens, and contemporary architecture.
The Stanley Park Seawall is Vancouver’s most famous ride. Part of The Great Trail, dozens of people ride this popular route every day, especially on weekends. Once the kids are confident on their bikes this is a great ride. There’s lots to see and do in Stanley Park — Aquarium, totem poles, gardens, lighthouse, and so much more! Explore the many park trails under the shade of tall cedars or enjoy a picnic at one of the beaches - a perfect ride for a hot summer day.
Ride in the Seymour Lower Conservation Reserve on a car-free paved multi-use trail rolling through the forest to the Seymour Dam. A great ride on a hot summer’s day under the canopy of hundred-year-old trees. Bring a picnic and enjoy the lake view from the observation point, explore the Bear Creek Bridge, peek at the fish hatchery, then return via same trail or try the hilly adventurous Spur 4 route on the east side of Seymour River.
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For a fun and easy ride head over to the North Shore and enjoy the Spirit Trail. The well-signed route is a safe and separated pathway with lots to discover along the way. Ride to the end of Burrard Pier for view of Vancouver City, explore Lonsdale Quay Market, and visit beaches along the way.
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.
There are many parks to explore in South Surrey. Start at Elgin Park, follow the Nicomekl River shoreline, ride the historic Semiahmoo trail, circle Southmere Park lakes, wind through Dogwood Park trails, Crescent Park, see Blackie Spit and Crescent Beach. What a loop!
Explore Vancouver on the Seaside Greenway and through Chinatown and Gastown on this city loop. You’ll follow the shoreline from the Convention Center, around Stanley Park, and along False Creek. The views are spectacular any time of the year and the route is especially beautiful during the April Cherry Blossom Festival.
White Rock isn’t all hills ... there are many flat routes and the locals know them! Ride through White Rock and stop for lunch in Crescent Beach! You’ll see ocean views and grand houses along the way.
Tucked in behind houses and through the woods is an easy gem of a trail in South Surrey ― the last remaining bit of the historic Semiahmoo Trail. Originally a First Nations footpath and later upgraded to a wagon road, the 5km Semiahmoo Trail winds downhill to Elgin Park on the Nicomekl River.
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.
Follow Seaside Greenway for 9km along Vanier Park, Kitsilano Beach, Point Grey Road, and explore beaches — Jericho, Locarno, and Spanish Banks. Touch ‘The Anchor’ sculpture and return via same route for an 18km ride, or continue up the hill to Pacific Spirit Park or to the University of British Columbia.
Explore the creeks of Coquitlam and Port Moody on this loop. Start from Town Centre Park in Coquitlam and ride the David Greenway through Bert Flinn Park, down April Road, along Alderside, and Port Moody’s Shoreline Trail. Stop for lunch at Newport Village, then wind through Scott Creek Trail and Hoy Creek Trail.
The most famous of the Rail-Trails and Seattle’s much loved bike route is the Burke-Gilman Trail. Along the trail there are dinosaurs, a rocket, 3 billy goats and a humongous...