Coastal Riding: 7-Day Road Trip

There is no need for your bike to stay unused in the shed when you can ride the Sunshine Coast year-round. The array of different terrain—from adrenaline pumping downhill to technical cross-country—accommodates every style and level of rider. The Southern Sunshine Coast—a short 40-minute ferry from Horseshoe Bay—is known for its smooth flow trails through spectacular scenery while the Northern Sunshine Coast is notorious for its phenomenal cross-country rides through vibrant old-growth forests.

When it comes to mountain biking, few places in the world rival Squamish's legendary trails with rock slabs, deep loam, and amazing flow. From its industrial heritage, the town has transformed into a world-class destination for adventure seekers and is home to a welcoming biking community that builds, maintains, and rides the hundreds of kilometres of trails found within a few minutes from the centre of town.

Vancouver's North Shore is comprised of three municipalities (District of North Vancouver, City of North Vancouver, and the District of West Vancouver) and one very large mountain biking community. Since the 1980s when the first mountain bikes set treads on the North Shore a small team of dedicated trail builders have quietly created an immense labyrinth of trails inspired by nothing more than nature and their imaginations for what is possible on a bike. It is truly one of a kind.

Sculpted over millennia, by glaciers and rivers, the Fraser Valley is one amazing region to explore. Just an hour away from Vancouver, here you'll find massive peaks rising above the mighty Fraser River that winds itself through the landscape. Trail-seekers here will discover quality trails that offer both technical challenge and flow, along with great bike shops and après-ride experiences.