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.
Ridge Meadows Dykes
Explore the flat and scenic dyke trails of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge along the Alouette River, with views of the mountains and farm fields. This ride is one of the easiest, a favourite any time of the year and it’s part of The Great Trail!
Ridge Meadows Circle
Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge are made for cycling. The full circle is mostly on dyke trails and quiet shared roads. You’ll see cranberry fields, three rivers, an airport, pumpkin patches; and might spot eagles, herons, and horses along the way.
Steveston South Dyke Trail
A favourite and easy ride — from art sculptures to boats, an old fishing village with many shops and restaurants, three museums, a boardwalk, wildlife — this ride has it all.
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.
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!
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!
Campbell Valley
Circle Campbell Valley Park and visit three wineries — Township 7, Domaine de Chaberton and Vista D’Oro. You’ll see meadows, horses, and wineries — oh my! The whole loop is 27km, bring a picnic lunch, or munch at Chaberton or Vista D’Oro Wineries.
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!
Minnekhada
Minnekhada was once the hunting lodge of Eric Hamber, Lieutenant Governor of BC in the early 1900s and is now a popular park. Follow The Great Trail along the Coquitlam River and join the Poco Trail through Port Coquitlam to the Pitt River dyke. Enjoy snow-dusted mountain views in winter and look for bears in the blueberry fields in summer.
South Surrey Trails
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!
Tynehead Park
Tynehead lies on the Green Timbers Greenway route. The wide paved path is completely off road, perfect for beginning riders. Make a day exploring the park ― there’s lots to discover. The park...
Surrey Friesens Ride
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.