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.
The Great Trail follows Mosquito Creek from William Griffin Park and connects to the North Shore Spirit Trail at Bewicke. Follow the Spirit Trail to Kings Mill Walk for views of Vancouver and lunch at Thomas Haas. Add on the Ravine Greenway in McKay Creek Park for an adventurous loop.
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.
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.
There are miles of greenways in Surrey to explore! This route follows the Green Timbers Greenway and links two easy parks for cyclists — Green Timbers and Tynehead. Most of the route is flat and easy, there is a hill past 164th that’s fun heading east and a climb returning west.
Explore Town Centre Park and the Coquitlam River on this easy ride. Accessible by Skytrain, the park has many paved trails ― great for beginners. Linking east from the park is the Coquitlam River trail, a nice woodsy ride along the river and it’s part of The Great Trail. It’s a good ride for a hot summer evening or in the fall when the leaves crunch under tires. At the Blue Bridge, connect to the Poco Trail route for a longer ride.
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Welcome to Let’s Go Biking! Here you’ll find easy, scenic routes designed for those who love S-l-o-w-B-i-k-i-n-g — cycling that’s all about sightseeing, meandering, exploring, and enjoying the journey. I...
Explore this 20km loop of Surrey Parks and greenways: Green Timbers Park, Bear Creek, Surrey Lake and Fleetwood Park. The route follows greenways and quiet streets and meanders through parts...
Explore Whistler’s Valley Trails on these easy and fun routes. Find art in the forest, great places to eat and things to see along the way. Keep your eyes open...
The Myra Canyon is one of the most exciting and scenic bike rides in BC! On this section of the Kettle Valley Railway there are 16 wood trestles, 2 steel bridges,...
Sometimes when riding we think...where in the world are we? This was certainly true as we cycled along the Great Blue Heron Way in Tsawwassen First Nation. This is a little gem of a ride near the ferry terminal, there’s a new boardwalk and quiet side streets to explore. Big plans are in the works...but for now we were pleased to see a place where ducks lined the shores and wildflowers bloomed ― a quiet oasis just outside of the big city.
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.
If you build it, they will come! Port Moody’s Shoreline Trail bike path has been a success since the day it opened. Families come from all over to cycle this easy and fun route on a separated paved bike path around the end of Burrard Inlet. There are two paths - one for walking and one for bikes. The path is well marked with two-way directions. There’s lots to see – birds and wildlife, a fish hatchery, two parks, playgrounds, and there are many restaurants nearby.