Walking & Biking Tours in British Columbia

Pedal through Vancouver's parks, historic districts and seaside paths with an independent bike tour of the city. Enjoy access to bike tour maps designed by local experts, and design the perfect route for your interests. Go as fast as you want, or set a leisurely pace as you take in sweeping views of the coastline and Stanley Park, or ride up the Spanish Banks to discover picture-perfect sandy beaches. See the city like a local, and get the perfect overview and orientation of Vancouver.

Cycle along the seawall and through some of Vancouver's most popular neighborhoods with your small group and a guide. You'll see Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown (with a stop at the serene Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden) and Strathcona - Vancouver's oldest residential neighborhood.  There will be time for a walk through the market on Granville Island before concluding the 11-mile (18 kilometer) trip.

Discover one of Vancouver's natural wonders by bike on a morning or afternoon tour of Stanley Park. Enjoy a relaxing 3-hour guided ride through the 1,000-acre (405-hectare) park - the city's 'Green Heart.' Cruise by Lost Lagoon and Third Beach, view First Nations totem poles in Brockton Point, and catch great views of the city skyline, mountains and local wildlife. Along the way, learn about Vancouver's rich history as a logging center and the park's complex ecosystem.

Cycle and hike your way through British Columbia's rugged landscape on a 6.5-hour tour from Vancouver with lunch. Watch for signs of wildlife as you walk through Lynn Canyon, cross a scenic suspension bridge and explore a stunning temperate rainforest. Get sweeping views from the saddle while riding the Trans Canada Trail through Pitt Meadows, where the snow capped mountains around Frasier Valley are a dramatic backdrop for winding rivers and marshland. Enjoy all-inclusive access to equipment, lunch and transportation.

Visit Vancouver's Stanley Park with a storyteller guide on a walking tour that explores the park's weirdest art installations, crime scenes, hidden trails, and secret cemeteries. As you walk through the park, you'll learn fascinating bits of Vancouver history, from Deadman's Island to the long-lost village of Whoi Whoi. And since this walking tour begins and ends by Stanley Park's Vancouver Aquarium entrance, you'll be in the perfect location to keep exploring when the tour concludes.

Discover the beauty and culture of Vancouver on a small-group bike tour - great for riders of all levels! Over five hours, accompany your guide on a leisurely ride along dedicated bike routes. Explore the city's natural wonders like Stanley Park's rain forest and historic neighborhoods like Gastown and Chinatown - featuring one of the world's best city gardens. Cruise along the seawalls for gorgeous views of the North Shore Mountains, False Creek and more!

Get a glimpse into Vancouver's rough and rowdy past on a 90-minute walking tour of the historic Gastown neighborhood. Hear haunting tales of the city's darkest days, when fires, smallpox and gold dust fever swept through the frontier outpost. Visit the neighborhood's landmarks and historic sites as your guide evokes the thieves, hustlers and vagabonds that made the west so wild.

Discover top city attractions on two wheels on this 3-hour bike tour of downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park. Follow your guide on a route past the historic Mole Hill Community and Davie Street Village, where Vancouver's Pride Festival takes place. Spin along peaceful cycle lanes to Robson Square in downtown Vancouver then, after a quick stroll, head on the waterfront area and the Vancouver Convention Centre. Admire Jack Poole Plaza and the Olympic cauldron on route to Stanley Park, and enjoy fine views over the snow-capped mountains beyond.

Enjoy a firsthand perspective of First Nations' history and culture on this 90-minute walking tour in Vancouver's Stanley Park. Led by a First Nations descendant and cultural ambassador, the tour provides insight into how aboriginal people have lived and managed the land, the forest and oceans for countless generations. A little more than one mile (two km) long, this walk is a great educational activity for families and history buffs.

Capture bird's-eye views of the forests of Blackcomb and Whistler mountains on this 1.5-hour treetop canopy walk. Keep your feet on solid ground - at a height of 200 feet (61 meters) - and learn from an informative guide about the old-growth and second-generation forests that surround you. For your convenience, shuttles depart from Whistler Village at various times during the day.

Explore Vancouver's oldest neighborhood, and gain insight into Canada's culinary offerings on this Gastown walking food tour. Listen as your guide - an improv comedian - shares insight on Gastown's 150-year old Wild West heritage. Learn of the hip urban regeneration now sweeping the district, and experience the area's vibrant buzz for yourself. Sample delicious food and drinks including Carolina-style, pulled-pork sandwiches, organic ice cream, award-winning cheesecake, Quebec maple-syrup treats, and local craft beer - as you pass by top city attractions.

Touring Vancouver by bike lets you experience the city at a pace you can't access by car. Ride along Vancouver's separated bike trails with a small group of no more than 8 riders. Cruise the Stanley Park Seawall, visit Beaver Lake, check out both modern and historic neighborhoods. Your electric bike will make your ride a breeze no matter your fitness level.

Discover Vancouver's bootlegging, rum-running, prohibition past on a 90-minute walking tour through Victory Square and Gastown. Visit landmark buildings and historic sites as your guide brings the past to life with stories of the corrupt politicians, mob bosses and showgirls that ruled the city's dark side. Hear how the city bloomed from a frontier outpost to a cosmopolitan hotspot, and finish your walk in Gastown, where speakeasies and gambling dens have been given way to chic restaurants and hip bars.

Spin through downtown Victoria on two wheels and discover top city attractions with ease on this 2-hour Victoria castles and neighborhoods bike tour. Hop onto your bike and follow your guide through the city streets. Learn of Victoria's colorful past through its historic buildings, and explore districts including the Inner Harbour, Cook Street Village and Chinatown. Enjoy fine views over the Dallas Road waterfront and admire the eery Craigdarroch Castle. Cycle through Moss Rock Park and Beacon Hill Park, and soak up the artistic atmosphere in leafy Fernwood.