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The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours
About This Tour
On this popular 5-hour bike tour of Vancouver, ride on dedicated cycling lanes for most of the easygoing route, and stop to hear tales of the city from a knowledgeable guide. Without traffic to worry about, focus on the sights: Stanley Park’s rain forest and wildlife, an oasis in Chinatown named one of the world’s top city gardens, and the city’s historical center of Gastown. Cycle on seawalls for magnificent views of the skyline, North Shore Mountains and False Creek. Riders of all levels will enjoy this small-group tour limited to 9 people.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Professional guide
- Use of bike, helmet and lock
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
- E-Bike Upgrade (E-bikes are in-store only for an extra $35+tax, subject to availability, 16+ years )
Itinerary
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Meet your local-expert guide and get set up on your high quality city bike. When you're ready we'll enter the protected bike lane right outside the shop and begin our journey.
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Stanley Park is a 1000 acre peninsula surrounded by a bike path and crisscrossed with forest trails. We ride the famous Seawall bike path and stop to check out the scenic views surrounding the park. We discover majestic totem poles and learn about our Coastal First Nation's heritage and history. Heading into the forest, we may get the chance to see some local wildlife, and discover some of the unique plants that grow in this environment - including giant 600 year old cedar trees!
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See this beautiful neighbourhood and beaches with stunning coastal views
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Riders take a break to explore the Public Market and find their own tasty lunch.
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Ride along the Seawall checking out the modern neighbourhoods and marinas along the way.
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Learn about the worlds "greenest" neighbourhood and Vancouver's future development of leading edge green design.
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See the geodesic dome of Science World as we ride past
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Learn about Vancouver's rich Chinese cultural heritage and view the historic buildings here.
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Learn about the founding of the town of Granville and Gassy Jack's famous pub, where the City of Vancouver got its start!
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For tours in the winter, spring and fall (Oct – May), we recommend wearing layers and gloves, as the weather can be unpredictable (rain ponchos available for use if needed); for tours in the summer, we recommend wearing shorts, T-shirts, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Ages 10 and up
- Tour runs rain or shine; keep an eye on the forecast and if you don't want to ride in the rain, let us know 24 hours before your tour time
- We recommend bringing a light jacket in case of unexpected weather conditions, even in the summer months
- Bikes are rated for a max 300lbs/ 136kg total weight