Biking in Vancouver

The biking in Vancouver is excellent year-round with numerous trails and a grid of designated bike corridors covering the city. Cycling is a great family activity and one of the best ways to explore Vancouver.

Please be advised that Vancouver has a mandatory helmet law for all ages.

Seaside Bicycle Route

The seaside bicycle route is a 15-kilometre (9.4 mile) trek that begins at English Bay and continues around False Creek to the University of British Columbia. Some of this route follows city streets that are well marked with cycle-path signs. Lots to see and do along this route. The sights include: The Plaza of Nations, Science World, Granville Island, the Pacific Space Centre, the Kitsilano Pool and the Jericho Sailing Centre as well as the University of British Columbia which is home to Nitobe Japanese Gardens, Botanical Gardens and the lush Pacific Spirit Park.

Stanley Park

No visit to Vancouver would be complete without a ride around the Stanley Park seawall. The wide, paved path meanders around the 10 kilometre (6.2 miles)  perimeter of the park. It offers spectacular views of the North Shore mountains and Lions Gate Bridge. Pedal beneath the giant trees in the park, ride past the rose garden and stop to watch the paddlers of the Vancouver Rowing Club.

Many quaint, little nooks await for resting, enjoying the scenery or picnicking on the beachside. Bikes of all sorts—tandem to mountain—can be rented at the entrance to the park.

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