A flat, straight ride along a historic rail line connecting Richmond to Steveston.
Distance
6–23 km
Terrain
Separated greenway
Ride the Railway Greenway — a rails-to-trails route following the historic interurban line. It’s flat, direct, and a great connector between Richmond and Steveston.
Route
- Start at Granville & Railway
- Ride south on greenway
- Continue to Steveston
Highlights
- Historic rail route
- Flat easy riding
- Steveston
- Interurban history
There’s something satisfying about following an old line — steady, simple, and full of history. ~ Colleen
navigation tools
- View this ride on the Google map
Useful Links
- Last Run of the Marpole-Steveston Tram Feb1958 ~ https://youtu.be/a63t_ppRZcY
“The Lulu Island line was originally built by the Canadian Pacific Railway to connect Vancouver to Steveston, a busy fishing community on the South Arm of the Fraser River. The line officially opened on July 1, 1902. In 1905 the B.C. Electric Railway leased the line from the CPR and electrified it for use by their Interurban trams. This transportation artery served Richmond residents during a time when roads were poor and few families owned cars. The line was closed in 1958.” from City of Richmond Archives
