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
• Ride your own way – from flat scenic trails to quiet country roads
• Purchase supports local cycling advocacy

Harbour Loop

Explore Vancouver’s busy harbour on this scenic loop. See freighters, grain elevators, and tugs. Cycle over the Lions Gate and Ironworkers bridges. Ride the North Shore Spirit Trail, Seaside Greenway, and Portside Bikeway around the Port of Vancouver.

ʔapsčiik t̓ašii • Tofino – Ucluelet

For an exciting new ride, head over to Vancouver Island’s Wild West Coast and ride the new multi-use  trail connecting Tofino and Ucluelet through Pacific Rim National Park. The ʔapsčiik...

ƛ̓éxətəm (Colony Farm)

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.

Semiahmoo + Birch Bay

There’s a great ride on the Semiahmoo Penninsula and into Birch Bay.  The route is fun anytime of the year, but especially interesting from May to September when The Plover...

Islands: Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast

Discover easy coastal rides, island loops, seaside trails, and scenic backroads across Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Sunshine Coast. Designed for relaxed explorers, families, visitors, and riders who love discovering beautiful places at a slower pace.

• 58 easy-to-follow maps across Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast
• Ride your own way — from gentle waterfront paths to longer island adventures
• Paperback, 8 x 10.5", 100 full-colour pages, ebook also available
• Purchase supports local cycling advocacy

Bike The Bridge!

Ride the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay­­, explore the North Shore Spirit Trail, ride over Lions Gate Bridge, and cruise through Stanley Park trails on this tour of the Port of Vancouver. Mostly flat on bikeways, trails, and quiet roads — this is one fun ride!

Arbutus Greenway

Here comes the Arbutus Greenway ― a dream come true for Vancouver! This former railway is now a safe urban space for people to enjoy. The trail starts near Granville Island and runs 8.5km on a paved and separated path towards the Fraser River ― Oh Wow! For those wanting to go further connect to Canada Line Bridge to Richmond.

The Drive

Tour East Van and visit The Drive on the Adanac Bikeway. There are breweries to visit, murals to see, and restaurants and shops on Commercial Drive. Add on a loop through Strathcona and Chinatown. At the end of the day you’ll see a stream of crows in the sky as they fly home at night.

Velopalooza 2026

Velopalooza 2026 is here!  More than 40 bike rides and events are already scheduled throughout the month of June, including  the World Bicycle Day Family Bike Ride, the Vintage Mountain Bike Block Party,...

Nicomekl

I love the name of this one...Nicomekl...from the Stó:lō people, it means the route to go or the pathway. The Nicomekl River starts from a spring east of Langley and meanders west to Mud Bay near Crescent Beach. Explore this section of this long river on Langley’s Flood Plain Trail and loop the nature trails.

Sumas Dyke Trails Tulip Ride

A quiet, flat ride across Sumas Prairie with wide views of farmland and surrounding mountains. Distance 13km • 26km Terrain Hardpacked dyke trail There are many flat and scenic trails...

Great Blue Heron Way

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.

Penticton City Circle

Penticton is a cyclists dream. There are beaches to explore, quiet tree-lined paths, lazy riversides, flat and wide city streets and the rail-to-trail Kettle Valley Railway. Distance: 17km Rating: Intermediate...

Pitt Lake

A long, rewarding ride to vast mountain and water views at the edge of the road. Distance 20 km one way • 40 km return Terrain Dyke trail and rough...