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
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San Juan Island Hopping
The San Juan Islands are perfect for island hopping and traveling by bike. What’s better than loading up the panniers and heading out on a car-less journey to many islands linked...
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.
Burnaby Scenic + Adanac Bikeway Loop
Enjoy this scenic loop on Burrard Inlet, around the city, and along Adanac Bikeway. You’ll see the inlet, North Shore Mountains, Port of Vancouver, Strathcona, and East Van. Start from Vancouver or Burnaby ― either way it’s a great route.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Japan’s Noto Peninsula
Explore Japan's Noto Peninsula with Let's Go Biking and StayWild.jp
Langley North ~ Loops & Lanes
A meandering tour on greenways and through parks and ravines.