Cycling in Canada Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/cycling-reviews/bike-tours-and-trails/cycling-in-canada/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Sun, 21 Jul 2024 22:02:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 Traboulay PoCo Trail in Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada https://averagejoecyclist.com/traboulay-poco-trail-port-coquitlam/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/traboulay-poco-trail-port-coquitlam/#comments Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:08:16 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16646 Complete bike training plan - You will find this plan easy to follow - and along the way, you might just have some great experiences!The Traboulay PoCo Trail is a great family-friendly cycling trail and hiking trail. It is safe and well-maintained, offering something for everyone. Located just 27 km from Vancouver, it is well worth a day trip. If you’re trying to see as much of BC in as little time as possible you could not do much better than this trail.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/traboulay-poco-trail-port-coquitlam/feed/ 2 16646 Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail, Vancouver – Guide plus Video https://averagejoecyclist.com/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video/#comments Mon, 06 May 2024 12:08:12 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16654 One of the many scenic spots on the Stanley Park Seawall - part of Vancouver cylingThis is a complete guide plus narrated video about the flat, family-friendly Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail - one of the most beautiful bike trails in the world. Vancouver’s Stanley Park was recently named the top urban park in the world by Trip Advisor. It's the third-biggest park in North America, comprising 400 hectares of rain forest, right in the heart of Vancouver. Flanked by English Bay and Burrard Inlet, the entire park offers magical water views, and shade from towering, ancient trees.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video/feed/ 2 16654 The Amazing Evolution of Vancouver Cycling Infrastructure https://averagejoecyclist.com/amazing-evolution-of-vancouver-cycling-infrastructure/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:05:27 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=18674 This post presents photos and videos to document key developments in the amazing evolution of Vancouver cycling infrastructure. Located on the west coast of Canada, 200 miles north of Seattle, Vancouver, BC, is a beautiful city with a mild climate well suited for cycling. But until recently, it lacked sufficient user-friendly cycling. Not anymore! This post showcases the key developments in the evolution of Vancouver into a cycling-friendly city.

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]]> 18674 Vancouver Cycling – Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada https://averagejoecyclist.com/vancouver-cycling-bike-rides/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/vancouver-cycling-bike-rides/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:05:41 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=34349 Vancouver 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. Includes great bike rides in Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, and Vancouver Island.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/vancouver-cycling-bike-rides/feed/ 2 34349 Guide to the Galloping Goose Trail, Vancouver Island https://averagejoecyclist.com/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:08:25 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16643 Miniature donkeys, Frosty and Lola, protect their owners from deer, cougars and bears - and enjoy taking a stroll on the Galloping Goose Trail!This is a comprehensive guide (with maps) to cycling the family-friendly and dog-friendly Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island. It's a very long, diverse and beautifully scenic bike trail, with bed and breakfast and camping options along the way. Cycle from an urban area, through a rural area, and end up in semi-wilderness with breathtaking views!

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]]> 16643 Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island – a Guide https://averagejoecyclist.com/lochside-trail-vancouver-island-guide/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:05:46 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=11614 We met these two on the Lochside Trail. Marge and Dennis ride their trikes on this AAA (all ages and abilities) trail every day.Here is a guide, with videos and maps, to cycling the Lochside Trail. This is a flat, largely off-road trail on Vancouver Island that takes you all the way from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to the beautiful city of Victoria.

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]]> 11614 Inspirational Film about a Near Impossible Bike Ride https://averagejoecyclist.com/near-impossible-bike-ride/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:26:38 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=39308 Inspirational video about Montreal cyclist Charles Ouimet ascending the world's most difficult gravel road, the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii, on his bike.

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]]> 39308 Cycling near Buntzen Lake, British Columbia, Canada https://averagejoecyclist.com/cycling-near-buntzen-lake/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 02:49:06 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=29144 Cycling near Buntzen Lake, British Columbia, Canada.The Buntzen Lake area in British Columbia, 45 minutes out of Vancouver, is situated in pristine wilderness, and offers numerous beautiful cycling trails for cyclists of all skill levels - from average cyclists to skilled mountain bikers. Our post highlights some of the cycling trails in the Buntzen Lake area, and shows off the beauty of the area with photos and videos.

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]]> 29144 Guide to Biking on Newcastle Island, Nanaimo https://averagejoecyclist.com/guide-to-biking-on-newcastle-island-nanaimo/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 04:07:26 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=25505 Do you enjoy cycling in beautiful places with no cars at all? If so, consider an expedition to go biking on Newcastle Island, a small island just off Nanaimo (which is itself on Vancouver Island). On this island-off-an-island, there are no cars and no roads at all. The island is a provincial marine park. Apart from peaceful cycling, it also offers a casual restaurant, beautiful beaches, and a pristine wildlife experience. What’s not to like?

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]]> 25505 People on Bikes are Key to Downtown Business Growth https://averagejoecyclist.com/people-bikes-key-downtown-business-growth/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:30:50 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=23742 The City of Vancouver’s recent Walking and Cycling scorecard illustrated an active city in which half of the population already reach their destination by bike, foot or transit, something that businesses welcomePeople on bikes are key to downtown business growth! Following the release of new figures which show that 51 per cent of people in Vancouver want to cycle more often, business leaders are recognizing the impact that bikes can have on the local economy. The City of Vancouver’s recent Walking and Cycling scorecard illustrated an active city in which half of the population already reach their destination by bike, foot or transit, something that businesses welcome.

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