It’s Cranberry Harvest Time! Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge are great places to watch the cranberry harvest in mid to late October. There are many cranberry bogs to see and...
Yay, for Bike Valet: Free Bike Parking on Granville Island and in Deep Cove, courtesy of the Bike Valet https://thebicyclevalet.ca/ How The Bicycle Valet Works It’s simple! Ride your bike to...
Discover the Miami Beach Walk Get ready for an unforgettable journey along the Miami Beach Walk, a vibrant 10-mile (17 km) path that stretches from South Pointe Park to Bal Harbour. Perfect for adventurers...
Ride the rails-to-trails from Vancouver to Steveston. Start on the Arbutus Greenway, ride over the Canada Line Bridge, along Middle Arm Dyke Trail then follow Railway Greenway. Visit the historic fishing village of Steveston on the Fraser River and have lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf. Ride back via the same route, or take the Canada Line from Aberdeen Station.
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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.
The Poco Trail is one of the most popular rides in Metro Vancouver. It’s flat, off road, and scenic...the perfect combo for a great day. The trail circles Port Coquitlam weaving through parks and on the dykes of three rivers: Coquitlam, Pitt, and Fraser. The route has many starting points and is Skytrain accessible.
Nanaimo is fun to explore — the Parkway Trail, Trans Canada Trail and E&N Rail Trail are paved and separated from cars. The Waterfront Walkway is great for a slow...
In the fall, the valley calls. Pick up a picnic lunch in Fort Langley and head east along River Road. The route starts with a small climb then meanders on quiet country roads east of Historic Fort Langley. You’ll see river views, turf farms, a winery, and maybe a cranberry harvest!
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.
Take Evergreen Skytrain line to explore Coquitlam’s parks. From Burquitlam Station the route runs through neighbourhoods and parks. Visit the playground and sculpture garden in Blue Mountain Park, circle Como Lake, and ride through the urban forest in Mundy Park. Return via same route or take Coquitlam Crosstown downhill to Town Centre Park and hop on the Skytrain at Lafarge-Douglas station.
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...