Willingdon Linear Park
There’s an exciting new park in Burnaby – Willingdon Linear Park. This 1.2km scenic urban trail runs 13 blocks along Willingdon Avenue, from Brentwood Towne Centre to Hastings Street. It...
Fort to Fort Trail
Sometimes there’s the perfect ride — this is one of my favourites — the river and valley views are spectacular. The route follows the The Great Trail through farm fields along the Fraser River to Fort Langley. For a shorter ride start at Derby Reach Park, explore the quaint town of Fort Langley and enjoy lunch or an ice-cream! Add on a visit to Brae Island Park or visit the 1827 Historic Fort.
Pitt River Greenway
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.
Ridge Meadows Circle
Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge are made for cycling. The full circle is mostly on dyke trails and quiet shared roads. You’ll see cranberry fields, three rivers, an airport, pumpkin patches; and might spot eagles, herons, and horses along the way.
Shoreline Trail
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.
Steveston South Dyke Trail
A favourite and easy ride — from art sculptures to boats, an old fishing village with many shops and restaurants, three museums, a boardwalk, wildlife — this ride has it all.
Canyon to Coast Trail
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.
West Dyke + Middle Arm
Ride the Middle Arm dyke trail along the Fraser River with views of the airport, UBC rowing club, and Richmond Oval. From Terra Nova Park continue on West Dyke Trail looking for spotted cows, herons, ducks, and turtles. At Garry Point loop around the park trails then visit Steveston for fish and chips or an ice-cream at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Iona Jetty
Just north of the Vancouver Airport is an easy ride with a combo of dyke, road, and would you believe it — a 4km jetty into the ocean! You might see jets landing and taking off, and eagles, herons, and cormorants fishing. There are beaches, parks with picnic tables and it’s all flat!
Around Richmond
Loop around Richmond’s many trails. Ride along the Middle Arm Dyke then follow West Dyke Trail. Circle Garry Point Park for views over the Salish Sea. Visit the historic fishing village of Steveston on the Fraser River and have lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf. Meander along the South Dyke Trail, visit the Britannia Shipyards and Finn Slough. Return via Shell and Bridgeport Trails for a full circle tour.
Barnston Island + Surrey Bend
Here’s an easy ride that has a bonus of a ferry ride! It’s really a barge pushed by a tugboat, so that makes it all the better. Start at Surrey Bend Park and explore the trails, then bike onto the ferry and around Barnston Island. The road is flat and paved, there are views of the river and farms, and it’s especially fun in the fall during cranberry harvest. Bring a picnic!
Campbell Valley
Circle Campbell Valley Park and visit three wineries — Township 7, Domaine de Chaberton and Vista D’Oro. You’ll see meadows, horses, and wineries — oh my! The whole loop is 27km, bring a picnic lunch, or munch at Chaberton or Vista D’Oro Wineries.
Matsqui Meander
Visit Matsqui Trail Park for a flat and easy ride along the Fraser River dykes. Enjoy views of the river and surrounding farmlands on this section of the Trans Canada Great Trail. Beginning riders will enjoy the easy Willband Creek Park loop. Matsqui Meander is a moderate ride on quiet country roads and includes a stop at the Clayburn Store for scones!