Around Vancouver
Discover Vancouver’s most scenic easy rides — from seawalls and greenways to peaceful farmland loops and quiet country roads. Designed for casual riders, families, visitors, and anyone who prefers exploring at a slower pace.- 84 easy-to-follow routes across Vancouver, Fraser Valley & Whistler
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Vancouver route map
These Vancouver routes are best used with the guidebook. For fun and scenic rides, walks and runs, order your copy of Let’s Go Biking: Around Vancouver, available in paperback or...
The Green Necklace
The Green Necklace connects North Vancouver city parks in a continuous loop of safe and separated greenways. The route was originally conceived in 1907 and laid out in North Vancouver City’s original town plan. Much of the route has been enhanced with art and heritage signs. It’s an easy bike ride, walk, or run.
La Lunga Via delle Dolomiti – Dolomites Cycleway – Italy
La Lunga Via delle Dolomiti—The Long Way of the Dolomites—is a popular cycling route through Italy’s spectacular mountain landscapes. Following the path of the historic Dolomites Railway, the trail winds through...
Around Richmond
Loop around Richmond’s many trails. Ride along the Middle Arm Dyke then follow West Dyke Trail. Circle Garry Point Park for views over the Salish Sea. Visit the historic fishing village of Steveston on the Fraser River and have lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf. Meander along the South Dyke Trail, visit the Britannia Shipyards and Finn Slough. Return via Shell and Bridgeport Trails for a full circle tour.
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.
Canoe Pass (Brunswick Point)
For a quiet ride with the kids, try Brunswick Point in Ladner. There’s lots of bird watching along the shores - keep your eyes open for flocks of ducks, fishing herons, eagles, and migrating birds. A great ride for those who like cycling on dyke trails amidst wildflowers and looking west over the straight of Georgia.
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.
Lochside Trail
For a fun trip take the Tsawwassen ferry to Swartz Bay and ride to Victoria on the Lochside Trail. The well-signed 29km route is mostly flat and suitable for all...
City Circle
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.
Burke-Gilman 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...
Galiano Island
Galiano Island looked so flat on the map and seemed like such an easy ride — only 21km from end to end. This can be a long, undulating and hilly...