Lopez Island
Lopez Island is the flattest of all the San Juan Islands = a great place to ride with kids. There are many routes to discover. Here are two we have enjoyed:...
Bike Valet
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...
North Shore Spirit Trail
That’s the Spirit …Trail! 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 Green Necklace
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.
Central Valley Greenway
A multi-use pedestrian and cycling route linking New Westminster, Burnaby and Vancouver, the CVG-Central Valley Greenway is a great place to walk, run, or ride. From end to end the 25km route is flat, separated and safe with many parks, shopping and transit hubs along the way. Start from either end, return via same route for a 50km out and back ride, or return on BC Parkway for a 50km loop.
Ridgeway Loop
Vancouver’s Ridgeway Greenway is a linear exploration of a string of parks, walkways, seating areas, and public art. Look around you as you ride — and look up — there’s art everywhere.
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.
Glen Valley Glide
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!
Ridge Meadows Dykes
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!
Whistler Valley Trail
There’s over 40km of Valley Trail to explore in Whistler. My favourite route visits Lost Lake, Green Lake, and Alta Lake. For a Five-Lake tour, add on Nita and Alpha Lakes! The route is great for cyclists, walkers, and runners. There’s art to find along the way - look for giant ravens on the Valley Trail, an old car, and giant chairs in Alta Lake Park.
Boundary Bay Trail
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.
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!
Coquitlam Parks
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.