Recreational Rides & Touring
Create your own cycling adventure! Take your bike with you on full-day and multi-day trips to get from place to place.
A bicycle is ideal for full-day and multi-day tours in British Columbia. You can also use an e-bike to expand your touring range and shorten travel time.
Off-road bike routes and trails, like the Lochside Trail & Galloping Goose on southern Vancouver Island, are ideal for single-day tours.
Larger active transportation networks, such as the TransCanada Trail and the Kettle Valley Rail Trail in the southern interior, are ideal for multi-day tours.
Visit Let’s Go Biking and HelloBC for cycle tour ideas & tips.
You can cover up to 100 km in a full day of cycling (4-7 hours, not including rest stops) based on an average cruising speed of 15-25 km/hr.
You may also pack your bicycle in a bike bag or box and transport it by airplane. Depending on the carrier, e-bike batteries may not be allowed onboard.
Cycle touring requires some additional planning and preparation.
Get advice, tips and tricks from people with touring experience, and look online for ideas on where to go based on your skill level.
Start close to home using familiar routes—provincial and regional parks as well as resorts can be good destinations.
Build up your skills, strength and endurance for longer distance adventures.
Most trips can be organized through local tour operators.
