Stanley Park & Downtown - Vancouver Bike Tours
Description
Take a 3-hour morning bike tour of Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver. Pedal on bike paths, along the Vancouver seawall and down forest trails. The tour starts in the West End, moves through downtown to the Convention Centre and follows the shoreline of Coal Harbour to Stanley Park. The second half of the tour focuses on the history and art of the native peoples of the Pacific Northwest and the natural beauty of Stanley Park.
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Itinerary
We will begin our tour at English Bay Bike Rentals. Riders will receive a brief intro outlining the route, bicycle safety and washroom breaks.
Stopping at the famous rainbow intersection, riders will receive a brief history of the LGBTQ community in Vancouver.
Riders will stop at Mole Hill for a glimpse of the largest collection of heritage homes in the city.
Guests will take a short walk around Robson Square for views of the art gallery, law courts, ice rink and the downtown financial towers.
Riders will stop quickly outside of the Marine Building for a brief history of one of Vancouver's most iconic buildings.
The tour stops at the Convention Centre for views of the mountains and the inner harbour. Guests are told the history of the era and its significance during the 2010 Winter Olympics. Attractions within this area include the Olympic Cauldron and the Digital Orca statue by Douglas Coupland.
Stopping at Lost Lagoon, riders will hear a quick history of Stanley Park and will be introduced to the park's ecology.
The last half of the morning bicycle ride is spent in Stanley Park. We visit Lost Lagoon, Totem Park, Beaver Lake, Lions Gate Bridge, Siwash Rock, Third Beach, Second Beach and English Bay.
Riders travel on the world famous seawall for 2/3 of the ride. The seawall is the longest connected city waterfront path in the world. It is divided between cyclists and pedestrians for everyone's safety.
Riders will see Vancouver's version of Copenhagen's 'The Little Mermaid'.
Rider's will stop below the Lions Gate bridge for an amazing photo opportunity.
Chief Siwash trapped in stone.
Riders pass by one of Vancouver's premier outdoor pools.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Basis fitness level required for 3-hour, 11-mile (18-km) ride
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Sunscreen and sunglasses are highly recommended
- Heights of riders must be provided at time of booking
- Riders should arrive 15 minutes early for sizing and paperwork
- No bathrooms on site. There is a Starbucks across the street. Please come ready to ride.
Reviews(246)
A wonderful tour through the city, park, and along the harbor. Very informative and pleasant. Equipment was perfect.
What a fantastic start to discover Vancouver. On our first morning right on the bike. A small group (total of 3 people) which was very pleasant. The guide was enthusiastic, welcoming and knew so much to tell. We've heard so many things about the city. The route through Stanley Park goes to places you wouldn’t normally go. Even seen a hummingbird! Highly recommended, much better than exploring the city on your own. You can always do that later😉
Great morning ride. Sidney was a wonderful guide!
Jeremy is a fantastic guide. Born and raised in Vancouver he does a great job of sharing history, culture, and current events as we spent 3.5 hours touring the city on bikes. He, as well as the friendly staff at English Bay Bike Rentals, also provided plenty of recommendations for other things to do and see as well as places to eat and drink during the rest of our visit in Vancouver.
5-Star bike tour! Jeremy is an excellent guide. I learned so much about Vancouver's history, culture, economy and more from him and the tour. It is a very efficient and fun way to get oriented and familiar with the basics of Vancouver. Highly recommended!
The ride was outstanding and Jeremy is a fantastic guide! You get an opportunity to see a large part of the city and learn lots about it as you go. Great way to spend a few hours in Vancouver!
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable, and the scenery was amazing. And the price was quite reasonable!
Beautiful bike ride along all the highlights of Vancouver. Ideal way to discover the entire city in a nice way. Excellent guidance and explanation by guide Jeremy.
We cannot recommend this tour highly enough, it’s brilliant and an absolutely great way to see Vancouver. Jeremy our tour guide was exceptional. He has such a depth and vast range of knowledge. It is a fabulous cycle, taking in parts of the city but along great cycle paths, as well as Stanley Park and all along the sea wall. Vancouver is a beautiful and exciting city to visit, and the cycle tour with Jeremy was a brilliant way to explore it! We were very lucky with the weather too! If you are thinking of booking - go for it!
We had a great time on this bike tour. The e-bikes worked great and made the whole trip easy. Jeremy shared lots of wonderful history and perspective. Vancouver is beautiful.
