The city feels far away when you’re cycling the fields of Colony Farm in Port Coquitlam. The whole family can enjoy these easy trails along the Coquitlam River, especially on a sunny day when the mountains are covered in snow. If you are lucky you will see herons, ducks, and hawks. Go as far as you feel like and explore the many pathways.
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!
This section of The Great Trail runs along the Pitt and Fraser rivers. You’ll ride by cranberry fields, see planes come and go from the Pitt Meadows Airport, and can have lunch at Stomping Grounds in Osprey Village.
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.
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...
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.
That’s the Spirit
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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.
This route follows five Vancouver Greenways: Seaside, Cypress, Arbutus, Ridgeway, and Ontario. Queen Elizabeth Park is the highest spot in the city. Once a rock quarry, the park is famous for city views, Quarry Gardens, Bloedel Conservatory, fountains, and art. The most famous sculptures are Knife Edge by Henry Moore and Photo Session by Seward Johnson Jr.
There’s nothing like feeling a million miles away from the city and it’s do-able, just a short distance from Vancouver —
in Pacific Spirit Park. The trails vary through the park, from wide and easy to hilly and challenging on this fun figure eight ride.
The ride starts at Ambleside Park and winds through the hills and roads of West Vancouver. It’s a winding meander of West Van’s shoreline through Caulfield Park, Lighthouse Park, Whytecliff Park, and Horseshoe Bay. You’ll ride high above the cove on the Seaview trail ― an old railway. It’s a rollicking ride ... part on trails, shared roads, and through neighbourhoods. Give it a try ― you just might think you are on the Amalfi coast!
Imagine … a single 370 km long hiking and cycling trail from Sicamous BC in the north to Brewster Washington in the south – spanning the length of the Okanagan...
The Okanagan Rail Trail is Amazing !!!! It’s exciting to ride BC’s newest rail trail from Kelowna to Vernon along Okanagan Lake, Woods Lake, Duck Lake and colourful Kalamalka Lake....
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.
This is an undulating ride and you’ll see why we call it Roller Coaster when you Wahoo! down Olund hill. It’s 40km of ups and downs, but mostly downs, and is one of our favourite rides.