Okanagan and Beyond

Discover over 140 easy, interesting and adventurous routes from Osoyoos to Shuswap Lake and across southern British Columbia including the Myra Canyon, Kettle Valley Railway, Okanagan Rail Trail and The Great Trail of Canada. Something for everyone, on foot or bike, from flat scenic rail trails and country roads, to mountain trails and exciting new e-bike routes! With its mild climate and stunning scenery, there’s no better way to see the Okanagan’s lakes and vineyards. This is the must-have guidebook for those looking to discover exciting British Columbia destinations. With distances ranging from 5km to more than 75km, these routes are fun for families, seniors and explorers of all ages who like to stop and smell the roses.

• 36 easy-to-follow maps — Okanagan Valley, Shuswap, The Great Trail
• Something for everyone — from flat scenic trails to exciting new eBike routes
• Includes donation to Trails Society of BC and BC Cycling Coalition
• Paperback, 8 x 10.5”, 100 pages all colour • ISBN 978-1-7753081-2-6 • $19.95

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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.  

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.

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.

Victoria Seaside Tour

Victoria is a great city to visit and the biking is easy.  Tour Victoria and follow the Seaside Loop with its great ocean views. On a clear day Washington State’s...

Stanley Park

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.

Seaside Beaches

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.

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.

Stoney Creek + Brunette River

Ride along two waterways in East Burnaby ― Stoney Creek and the Brunette River. You’ll see salmon habitat, a community garden, a dam...and maybe a DRAGON! Combining transit and trails, the route starts at Burquitlam Station and ends at Braid Station, or park near Stoney Creek Trailhead for a 26km out-and-back ride.

Pitt Lake

A long, rewarding ride to vast mountain and water views at the edge of the road. Distance 20 km one way • 40 km return Terrain Dyke trail and rough...

Iona Jetty

Just north of the Vancouver Airport is an easy ride with a combo of dyke, road, and would you believe it — a 4km jetty into the ocean! You might see jets landing and taking off, and eagles, herons, and cormorants fishing. There are beaches, parks with picnic tables and it’s all flat!

Boundary Bay Trail

Boundary Bay Park is a perfect place for beginning riders. There are many ways to enjoy the easy dyke trails. Start anywhere along the route or do the whole thing. Centennial Beach has an easy loop, Boundary Bay dyke trail extends 20km east of Beach Grove — ride them together for a 40km ride. Respect farm machinery — this is their working road. Boundary Bay is great for bird watching, keep your eyes open for eagles, snowy owls, herons, and migrating birds.

Vedder River Trails

This scenic riverside trail is easy for beginners and great for walking and running, too. The route stretches from Vedder Crossing to the Vedder Canal. There is parking at both ends, entry points along the trail and choices if you want to meander off the main trail. Add on the trail to the Great Blue Heron Reserve — explore nature trails, an interpretive center, and best of all a heron colony! Loop the Vedder, or follow The Great Trail all the way to Abbotsford.

Semiahmoo Trail

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.