UBC Explorer
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.
Fraser Loop
Explore the shores of the Fraser River on this loop. The route is flat with varied terrain, a mix of easy park trails and bikeways, and busy road sections with no bike lanes. Start in Burnaby from the 22nd Street Skytrain or Marine Drive Skytrain in Vancouver.
Elliott Bay Trail
Every now and then it’s fun to explore somewhere else. We headed south to Seattle this summer and found some fun rides. 1. Elliott Bay Trail – Right from our...
Sumas Lake Loop
Did you know there was once a large lake on the Sumas Prairie? Semá:th Xo:tsa (Sumas Lake) was home to the Stó:lō people for millennia. In the early 1920s settlers lobbied government to drain the lake...
Belcarra Park + Sasamat Lake
How about a ride out to my neck of the woods ― Belcarra Park? It offers a variety of terrain: trails, shared roads, challenging hills, and a bit of singletrack. Visit Sasamat Lake, see views of Indian Arm, and explore Belcarra Park’s forested trails.
New Westminster Loop
On this loop you’ll ride past heritage houses, explore Queen’s Park, discover Pier Park, visit Westminster Quay, and see the riverfront. The ride is great anytime of the year, especially in the spring when the cherry blossoms are out, and in the fall riding over crunchy leaves.
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.
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.
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!
Westham Island
For those who love birds and ducks and geese (and who doesn’t?) how about a ride to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary on Westham Island? Start from Ladner for an 18km ride or start from Westham Island bridge for a shorter 10km ride with less traffic. There are seasonal farm stands and a winery along the way. Bring a bike lock and binoculars, take a walk on the trails, and see the birds at Reifel.
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.
Ladner Loop-de-Doop!
Ladner is a cyclist’s dream ... flat ... scenic ... and fun! Visit the quaint town of Ladner, then explore many trails — Brunswick Point, Great Blue Heron Way, through Tsawwassen and Beach Grove then onto Boundary Bay Trail. Return via 64th street back — what a loop!
David’s Loop
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.