This is a guide (plus map and videos) to cycling the family-friendly and dog-friendly Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island. This is 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! The Galloping Goose Bike … [Read more...]
Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island – a Guide
This is a guide to the Lochside Trail, a flat, largely off-road, family-friendly, safe cycling trail on Vancouver Island. Used by hundreds of people per day, Lochside Regional Trail is well maintained and a joy to ride. This cycling trail takes you 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 … [Read more...]
Guide to Biking on Newcastle Island, Nanaimo
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 … [Read more...]
