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Cycling in Canada

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Create and find the best bike routes through Canada, the world’s second largest country, thanks to the bike route planner. The country isn’t stingy with scenic highlights. Mountains reaching to the sky, glimmering glaciers, spectral rain forests and remote beaches extend over six different time zones. In Canada, train tracks become paths, some of the formerly most important supply routes through Canada was decommissioned and converted into natural paths like the famous Canada Trail. Canada’s remote North and huge forests are the home of numerous wild animals such as bears, wolves, beavers and mountain lions. To protect this diversity, there are more than 40 national parks in Canada that can also be explored by bike, however, visitors should keep to the marked paths!

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Lighthouse Loop, Toronto
MTBPavedUnpavedGravel
Kendrew
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Lighthouse Loop, Toronto

Cycling route in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A fun and scenic loop at the Leslie Spit. The paved section is straight and fast. The unpaved section has many twists and turns along the shoreline. This loop begins and ends at the iconic lighthouse and is a great ride for doing laps solo or with friends.
6.5 km
Distance
34 m
Ascent
4 m
Descent
Central Lonsdale - Circle to Seymour Valley Trail
Road bikeMTBPavedUnpaved
Jeff Kadet
2

Central Lonsdale - Circle to Seymour Valley Trail

Cycling route in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Seymour Valley Trail is a great place to get a little peace and quiet while getting some good exercise. This portion of the ride was after leaving Lynn Valley. The trail is not just a narrow trail. It's a full well-paved road that is solely for pedestrians and cyclists. We didn't ride all the wa
28.5 km
Distance
565 m
Ascent
563 m
Descent
Central Lonsdale - Circle to Cypress Mountain Ski Station
Road bikeMTBPavedGravel
Jeff Kadet
2

Central Lonsdale - Circle to Cypress Mountain Ski Station

Cycling route in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This was an excellent ride on roads with bike lanes, some unpaved trail, some residential streets, and Cypress Bowl Road, which is a major road, but it had very little traffic. It was an excellent climb to some altitude above 900 meters. Due to all the trees, there were only a few places where one c
56.1 km
Distance
1,594 m
Ascent
1,576 m
Descent
Central Valley Greenway / BC Parkway
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7

Central Valley Greenway / BC Parkway

Cycling route in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Mostly dedicated bike paths. Some shared paths with pedestrians and others with vehicles. The few gravel sections are flat and well maintained, and can be done with a road bike if you have experience with that kind of terrain.
45.4 km
Distance
439 m
Ascent
442 m
Descent

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Highlights

  • The about 22.000-kilometre-long Canada Trail is suitable for adventurous cyclists. big parts of it run along gravelled former train tracks and are thus ideal for biking.
  • The Banff National Park is situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains and hosts many natural treasures like turquoise mountain lakes, untouched nature and flower-filled pastures. A true paradise for mountain bike fans.
  • Cycle along the Route Verte. It’s an about 4.000-kilometre-long network of cycling paths crossing Quebec. Parts of it run through the province’s big cities, others cross through villages and along pretty country roads that allow beautiful views on the river parallely to the Saint Lawrence River.

Tips

  • Due to cold and snowy winters, the travel time for visitors is limited to June - September.
  • Cyclists under the age of 18 have to wear a helmet in Canada.
  • Always remember that temperatures range from hot +40 degrees celsius to freezing -40 degrees celsius. Packing appropriate clothes is imperative.  

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