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Click here to discover the places to ride in the Mighty Fraser Country.

Click here to discover the places to ride in Metro Vancouver.

Click here to discover the places to ride on the Sunshine Coast.

Click here to discover the places to ride in the Sea to Sky Country.


The Vancouver, Coast and Mountains region is the ideal biking vacation destination, as it offers exciting challenges with incredible scenery and a host of world class services. Located in the Southwest corner of British Columbia, Canada, the region has some of the most diverse biking terrain on the planet. Whether it's the rolling rural country side of Mighty Fraser Country, the extreme single track descents of the legendary North Shore Mountains of Metro Vancouver, the ocean vistas of the Sunshine Coast, the extensive trail networks of Sea to Sky Country or the bicycle friendly streets and parks of cities and towns throughout this spectacular region - Vancouver, Coast and Mountains has what you are looking for!

Check out our North Vancouver video for a taste of our mountain biking.

The cycling movement is gaining momentum and has been embraced as an environmentally friendly transportation option and is an activity that promotes healthy living. Cycling advocacy groups have helped ensure that urban transportation systems include well marked bike routes, dedicated bike paths, wide shoulders on roadways and shared use cycling corridors with controlled traffic crossings. Mountain biking clubs have committed countless volunteer hours to build and maintain the vast trail networks found throughout the region. However, in some cases mountain bike trails have been built in areas without proper authorization. Please be mindful of where you ride and always be sure to ride within your abilities.

Mountain biking in the region is unparalleled, boasting an array of terrain features that naturally attract participants to the many disciplines of the sport. Freeriding has become one of the hottest trends in mountain biking, and much of the trend originated right here. A word of caution for anyone unfamiliar with the freeride style of riding: this eclectic offshoot of mountain biking involves steep descents, extremely narrow bridge crossings and high drops and jumps - appropriate full suspension bikes, protective gear and no fear are a must!

Whether you ride roads or trails it is important to follow standard bicycle safety rules and always wear a helmet and appropriate protective gear.

The Vancouver, Coast and Mountains region has four distinct destination areas to explore: Mighty Fraser Country, Metro Vancouver, Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky Country. Each deactination area offers amazing experiences for every kind of cyclist. Biking opportunities have been divided into three broad ares of interest.Mountain indentifies mountain biking opportunities for cross-country, freeriding, and downhill, including lift-access bike park riding. Road highlights some of the best areas and routes to explore on pavement. Leisure/Scenic looks at those areas that are perfect for a lazy afternoon ride where finding the right picnic spot is more important than the miles you cover.

Mighty Fraser Country
Mighty Fraser Country covers a large area from Manning Park and Lytton in the east to Pitt Meadows in the west, and contains an amazing collection of mountains, lakes, rivers and valleys with endless possibilities for those who love to play in the great outdoors. It is no wonder that the communities in Mighty Fraser Country are mong the fastest growing in Canada and that biking is one of the most popular activities. Click here to discover the places to ride in the Mighty Fraser Country.

Metro Vancouver
It doesn't take long to figure out why Vancouver is considered Canada's jewel on the Pacific or why it has been voted one of the top destinations in the world by readers of many prominent travel magazines. This vibrant and breathtakingly beautiful port city is simple one of the most livable cities you will find anywhere. Cyclists will further appreciate the well marked cycling routes and numerous riding opportunities. Experienced cyclists will find that they can enjoy Vancouver without ever having the need to use a car! Click here to discover the places to ride in Metro Vancouver.

Sunshine Coast
This aptly named stretch of beautiful coastline is a favourite getaway for Vancouverites. Facing southward overlooking the blue waters of Georgia Strait and sheltered by Vancouver Island's rain shadow, the Sunshine Coast has an enviable microclimate providing more days of sunshine than most other areas in the southwestern part of the province. A 40 minute ferry ride from horseshoe Bay lands you in Langdale, at the south end of the Lower Sunshine Coast. From here it is approximately 160 kilometre (100mi) to Powell River and Lund at the norther terminus of the Upper Sunshine Coast Highway. In between these points there are several seaside communities, a second ferry crossing from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay and lots of fun things to do and places to explore on a bike. Click here to discover the places to ride on the Sunshine Coast.

Sea to Sky Country
Perhaps Canada's best known outdoor adventure zone, Sea to Sky Country has some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on the West Coast. From Howe Sound, its deep saltwater fjord in the south, to Lillooet and Gold Bridge in the north, snow capped mountains, raging rivers and wildlife abound. The entire area is linked by the scenic Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99). Click here to discover the places to ride in the Sea to Sky Country.

North Vancouver - 2:05
Head down the mountainside with Simon as he bikes the North Shore mountain biking trails and climbs to the top of Grouse Mountain. This is an area where city meets nature.