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April 15, 2022 by Average Joe Cyclist 2 Comments

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Avatarwp-user-avatar wp-user-avatar-96 photoVancouver cycling is wonderfully diverse. In this post we showcase some of our most popular posts about great bike rides in and around Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver cycling offers a range of options, from adventurous and athletic to easy and family friendly. This post includes great bike rides in Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, and Vancouver Island.

Vancouver Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. The annual Bike the Blossoms Ride in Vancouver offers the opportunity to cycle along a well-marked route, enjoying Vancouver's new cherry blossoms, in the company of many other relaxed and happy cyclists
The annual Bike the Blossoms Ride in Vancouver offers the opportunity to cycle along a well-marked route, enjoying Vancouver’s new cherry blossoms, in the company of many other relaxed and happy cyclists

Also, encouraged by cycling activists such as HUB Cycling, Vancouver is working on developing its cycling infrastructure. For example, Maggie and I cycled to work in relative safety in downtown Vancouver for years in the late 1990s. It was common to see children riding bikes with their parents in downtown Vancouver, thanks to a basic network of physically separated bike lanes.

Vancouver Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. Here is a family I saw cycling in downtown Vancouver
Here is a family I saw cycling in downtown Vancouver

Read on to pick out a great bike ride in or near Vancouver!

Bike Trails in Vancouver

Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail – Guide and Video

This post with a video is about the amazing Stanley Park Seawall bike trail. This is my all-time most popular Vancouver bike trail post. As well as probably my favorite bike ride in the world! It is mainly flat, very safe, and has endless interesting views and things to do along the way.

Vancouver Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. Two boys cycling on the Stanley Park bike route. In this photo, they have stopped to watch the waves breaking onto the bike path
The Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail is one of the greatest bike trails in the world. Vancouver cycling at its finest!
Vancouver Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. Map showing one of my bike rides around the Stanley Park Seawall bike trail. This map shows how close the bike trail is to Vancouver's city center
Map showing one of my bike rides around the Stanley Park Seawall bike trail. This map shows how close the bike trail is to Vancouver’s city center
The Stanley Park Seawall offers family-friendly cycling - Vancouver cycling
The Stanley Park Seawall offers family-friendly cycling
One of the many scenic spots on the Stanley Park Seawall - part of Vancouver cyling
One of the many scenic spots on the Stanley Park Seawall

Seaside Bike Route, Vancouver – Vancouver Cycling at its Best

This is a guide and video about Vancouver’s wonderful Seaside Bike Route. The Seaside Route is a multi-use recreational route. Cycle along this flat, off-road trail and enjoy amazing views all along the Vancouver Seawall. The Seaside Bike Route goes from the Convention Center at Coal Harbour on Burrard Inlet, all the way to Jericho Beach. Watch our video showing part of the Seaside Bike Route.

Vancouver Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. Stop and enjoy the view on the Seaside Bike Route!
Stop and enjoy the view on the Seaside Bike Route! This was Maggie taking a break on one of our bike rides on the Seaside Bike Route
Map of the Seaside Bike Route from Coal Harbour to the Maritime Museum. You can continue a bit further, to Jericho Beach - but that part takes you onto roads. The part shown above is entirely off-road
Map of the Seaside Bike Route from Coal Harbour to the Maritime Museum. You can continue a bit further, to Jericho Beach – but that part takes you onto roads. The part shown above is entirely off-road
Most of the Seaside Bike route just offers fun cycling for all
Most of the Seaside Bike route just offers fun cycling for all
Aerial view of the Seaside Route, taken on a cloudy day
Aerial view of the Seaside Route, taken on a cloudy day

Convention Center to Science World – Post plus Video

This Vancouver bike ride goes from the Convention Center to Science World in downtown Vancouver, via the Hornby Street Bike Lane and the  Seaside Bike Route. This post includes a narrated video that we made.

Vancouver Cycling - Convention Centre to Science World
Vancouver Cycling – Convention Centre to Science World
Map: Convention Center to Science World in Vancouver, via the Hornby Bike Lane and the Seaside Bike Route
Map: Convention Center to Science World in Vancouver, via the Hornby Bike Lane and the Seaside Bike Route

Second Beach Pool to Prospect Point in Stanley Park – Post plus Video – Adventurous Vancouver Cycling

This Vancouver bike ride goes from Second Beach Pool to Prospect Point in Stanley Park, downtown Vancouver via an off-road trail in the Stanley Park Forest. For some of the finest Vancouver cycling, try the Prospect Point bike trail, an off-road trail in the heart of Vancouver’s Stanley Park. It goes from the car park at Second Beach Pool, all the way up to Prospect Point, the highest point in Stanley Park. There you can enjoy stunning views of North and West Vancouver across the Burrard Inlet.

This trail is safe for family cycling, but younger kids might find it a bit tiring, as there is a lot of gentle uphill cycling. Kids should always do this one with adult supervision, as it is possible to get lost.

Vancouver cycling - Second Beach to Prospect Point
Vancouver cycling – Second Beach to Prospect Point
Map of Prospect Point trail in Stanley Park - the route on the left is the "correct" route. The route on the right is me getting lost on the way back. Both routes are great fun!
Map of Prospect Point trail in Stanley Park – the route on the left is the “correct” route. The route on the right is me getting lost on the way back. Both routes are great fun!

Central Valley Greenway (CVG) in Metro Vancouver – Guide plus Video

This is a guide plus video of the entire Central Valley Greenway (CVG). This Vancouver bike ride goes from the Science World at False Creek in downtown Vancouver to the New Westminster Quay on the north bank of the mighty Fraser River, via the Central Valley Greenway (CVG). The CVG is a challenging but very interesting bike ride. Parts are magical, other parts still need work to make them pleasant.

This trail is mainly flat. Uphill sections are so short that it is possible to just get off and push – for example, in Hume Park. So, people at most skill levels can tackle the CVG. However, children should only do it under adult supervision, due to intersections with major roads, and the possibility of getting lost. The section that runs through Burnaby near Winston Road offers the best opportunities to take your kids for a carefree off-road bike ride.

Here is a map of the entire Central Valley Greenway.

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Map of the Central Valley Greenway bike trail, which runs from Vancouver to New Westminster
Map of the Central Valley Greenway bike trail, which runs from Vancouver to New Westminster
Left: Science World, Vancouver. Right: The giant tin soldier on New Westminster Quay. The Central Valley Greenway (CVG) is an interesting and memorable way to cycle the 24 km (15 miles) between these two points.
Left: Science World, Vancouver. Right: The giant tin soldier on New Westminster Quay. The Central Valley Greenway (CVG) is an interesting and memorable way to cycle the 24 km (15 miles) between these two landmarks

Cycling Trails on Vancouver Island

The Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island

A guide to the Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island. You can use to cycle all the way from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to the beautiful city of Victoria. It’s a gentle bike ride that will take about two hours. Along the way, there are great views, and a great place to stop for lunch – Mattick’s Farm. Most but not all of it is off-road. This would be a great bike ride for a family, but children should be under adult supervision for most of it.

Vancouver Island Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. The Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island offers great views and a very enjoyable bike ride
The Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island offers great views and a very enjoyable bike ride

The map below shows the Lochside Trail, and also the Galloping Goose Trail. The Lochside Trail connects to the Goose.

Vancouver Island Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. This is a map of the Galloping Goose Trail (red - see below) and the Lochside Trail (blue).
This is a map of the Galloping Goose Trail (red – see below) and the Lochside Trail (blue). Map credit: CRD, BC

Related Post: Guide to Cycling the Galloping Goose Trail, Vancouver Island

This post is a guide to the world-class Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island. You can cycle all the way from Victoria to Sooke and beyond on this trail. From the Swartz Bay Ferry, you can get to this trail by cycling along the Lochside Trail. Or, you can quickly access it from the city of Victoria. The trail is almost entirely off-road. Expect to see wildlife and horses.

Your kids would enjoy this mainly flat bike ride, but don’t let them go alone as it becomes very remote. And you do need to watch out for bears!

Vancouver Island Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. We LOVE cycling the Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island
We LOVE cycling the Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island

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The Traboulay PoCo Trail, Port Coquitlam

The wonderful Traboulay PoCo Trail in Port Coquitlam provides a day’s worth of fun and exercise. It is completely off-road, and passes through a variety of interesting terrains. Along the way you will find plenty of interesting things, including a pub, a play park, and information about the history of the region.

This is an outstanding family bike ride as it is almost entirely off road. However, it is a very long ride, so keep in mind family fitness levels. As the route is two-way, there is is nothing to stop you doing a short stretch, and then turning back.

Port Coquitlam Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. The wonderful Traboulay PoCo Trail in Port Coquitlam provides a day's worth of fun and exercise
The wonderful Traboulay PoCo Trail in Port Coquitlam provides a day’s worth of fun and exercise
Map of the Traboulay Poco Bike Trail in Port Coquitlam. Our thanks to Allan Wallis for this map
Map of the Traboulay Poco Bike Trail in Port Coquitlam. Our thanks to Allan Wallis for this map

Deer Lake Park Bike Trails in Burnaby, BC

Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park offers fun, safe cycling and hiking in a beautiful, lakeside environment – right in the heart of Burnaby (which is right next door to Vancouver). Read all about the Deer Lake Park Bike Trails in Burnaby here. This is an ideal place to take children for a relaxing family bike ride.

Burnaby Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. The boardwalks add a fun touch to a family bike ride besides Deer Lake in Burnaby
The boardwalks add a fun touch to a family bike ride besides Deer Lake in Burnaby

Below is a map of one ride I took on the Deer Lake Park bike trails. Of course,  you can ride anywhere you like, as these are just loosely connected trails. For example, you can keep it flat by staying at lake level, or you can make it tougher by heading up the hills.

Burnaby Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. map of one ride I took on the Deer Lake Park bike trails
This is a map of one bike ride I enjoyed on the Deer Lake Park bike trails

The West Dyke Trail in Richmond – Fun for the Whole Family

The West Dyke Trail in Richmond, BC, Canada, is a flat, six-km (3.7 miles) trail that’s fun for the whole family. An ideal family cycling activity is to park close to the beginning of the trail, cycle 6 km to either Garry Point Park or the lovely fishing village of Steveston (which are right next to each other), stop for an ice-cream or some fish and chips, and then cycle back again.

The off road West Dyke Trail is completely safe for the whole family
The off road West Dyke Trail is completely safe for the whole family

Barnet Highway Bike Lane (Training & Views!)

The Barnet Highway Bike Lane connects Burnaby and Port Moody, which are cities near Vancouver. It’s a wide bike lane on the side of a highway. It’s not separated, so it is not safe in bad weather or after dark. And this is definitely not suitable a family bike ride. Even for adults, it is not for the faint of heart. If you do want to take your kids for a bike ride in this area, there is a family-friendly mountain bike park halfway down the hill.

Halfway up the Barnet Highway bike lane is the Mountain Air Bike Skills Park in the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area. Photo credit: City of Burnaby
Halfway up the Barnet Highway bike lane is the Mountain Air Bike Skills Park in the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area. Photo credit: City of Burnaby

You need to be a skilled cyclist to do the bike ride on the Highway, as you are right next to fast moving traffic. Also, there are short sections in urgent need of repaving. However, I enjoy the Barnet Highway bike lane for cycling training and working on my hill climbing abilities while enjoying amazing views and scenery.

Port Moody Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. This is an aerial view of the Burrard Inlet, with Barnet Highway visible above it
This is an aerial view of the Burrard Inlet, with Barnet Highway visible above it
Port Moody Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. The Barnet Highway Bike Lane connects Burnaby and Port Moody
The Barnet Highway Bike Lane connects Burnaby and Port Moody. It’s a challenging but scenic bike ride

Shoreline Trail in Rocky Point Park, Port Moody – Guide and Videos

This is a guide to the Shoreline Trail in Rocky Point Park, Port Moody, BC, Canada. This trail offers a short, pleasant, flat, family bike ride or walk, with beautiful scenery and clear signposting. Facilities include restaurants, food vendors, children’s play parks, a water park, and washrooms at both ends of the trail. This is the perfect place to take younger children for a bike ride.

The Shoreline Trail has two separate but parallel trails:
The Shoreline Trail has two separate but parallel trails:
Map of the short and family-friendly Rocky Point Trail
Map of the short and family-friendly Rocky Point Trail

The Osprey Loop In Pitt Meadows – Dog Friendly Trail

This is a gem of a rural family cycling trail, just 30 minutes east of Vancouver. Not only is it great for cycling, but the Osprey Loop is also one of the most dog friendly trails we have ever found.

The Osprey Loop is flat and family friendly.
The Osprey Loop is flat and family friendly
Map of the Osprey Loop dog friendly trail
Map of the Osprey Loop dog friendly trail

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Vancouver Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. One of the bike share stations in downtown Vancouver. It is situated on one of the separated bike lanes
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Vancouver Cycling - Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada. If you are lucky enough to do your bike rides somewhere beautiful, so much the better! This is the Seaside Bike Route in Vancouver
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  1. JHGRedekop says

    July 13, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    Minor point — that “The view from Barnet Highway” photo is not the view from Barnet Highway. It’s a view *of* Barnet Highway from an airplane or helicopter. You won’t see that if you do the ride.

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    • Avatar photoAverage Joe Cyclist says

      July 18, 2020 at 9:44 am

      That’s not a minor point – it’s a very good point. Thank you for pointing that out! I have changed the caption. It is heart warming to know that people are reading our posts 🙂

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