 Cycling Whistler, Yoko Yamamoto photo A word or two on safety:
- Bicycle helmets are mandatory in BC
- Lights required at night
- Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers
- Obey posted signs and keep to designated trails
Richmond
Richmond's flat topography and intricate network of over 40 km (25 mi) of developed trails make it a cycling mecca for visitors and locals alike.
Steveston Trail leads cyclists on a winding journey through the historic fishing village of Steveston. South Dyke Trail takes riders on a scenic tour past farms and historic sites. West Dyke Trail overlooks tidal flats, offering cyclists front-row views of mountains and migratory birds. Both South Dyke and West Dyke Trails connect with the Steveston Trail.
The Sea Island Cycling Route follows country roads to beaches and parks, with excellent views of the area around Vancouver International Airport.
Drop by the Richmond Visitor Centre, off Highway 99 just north of the Massey Tunnel, for more information and for detailed cycling route maps.
Richmond is located next to Vancouver, a 30-minute drive south from downtown Vancouver via Highway 99.
A word or two on your excursion:
- Rated: easy
- Approximate time required: 1-2 hours
> Richmond cycling website
Stanley Park Seawall
Located in downtown Vancouver in the city's West End, Stanley Park is an urban oasis. Cyclists are in for a treat.
Your cycling excursion around the Stanley Park Seawall is a counter-clockwise trip along a paved path past the famous Brockton Point totem poles, under the Lions Gate Bridge, along two of the city's most popular beaches with a finish at English Bay.
Approximately 10 km (6 mi) in length, the path boasts spectacular views of mountains, ocean, forest and city.
Stanley Park is within easy cycling or walking distance of downtown Vancouver.
A word or two on your excursion:
- Rated: easy
- Approximate time required: 1-2 hours
> Stanley Park website
Whistler to D’Arcy
If the grueling climbs on the Whistler to D’Arcy route don't take your breath away, the views certainly will! It’s classic Coast Mountain bicycle touring all the way: mountains, rivers, creeks and deep-green forest. The first portion of the route runs on Highway 99, which has wide shoulders for the most part. A few stretches have no shoulder at all, so exercise caution.
The Whister to D'Arcy route starts in Whistler, runs north to the town of Pemberton and then veers east, to the community of Mount Currie. From there, it turns onto the D'Arcy-Anderson Lake Road, which runs alongside the Birkenhead River in a narrow valley. The road climbs 300 m (985 ft) to Pemberton Pass and then descends to D'Arcy, a tiny village that sits on the shore of Anderson Lake.
The best time for cycling from Whistler to D’Arcy is May through September.
A word or two on your excursion:
- Rated: difficult
- Approximate time required: 1 – 2 days, depending on skill level
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