A longer harbour loop linking city, shoreline, bridges and the North Shore.
Distance
~ 32 km loop
Terrain
Mostly flat, mixed greenways, trails and bike lanes
A full harbour loop that shows a different side of Vancouver. Follow the shoreline past working ports, along greenways and across two bridges connecting city and North Shore.
Ride it all in one go or break it up along the way — this is a longer ride meant to be explored, not rushed.
Perfect for a full day ride, a return visit or anyone ready to go a little further.
Route
- Start at Waterfront and follow the Seaside Greenway past Coal Harbour
- Ride through Stanley Park or along the causeway to Lions Gate Bridge
- Cross to the North Shore and connect to the Spirit Trail
- Continue east toward the Ironworkers Bridge and Portside Bikeway
- Return along the south shore back to Waterfront
Highlights
- Coal Harbour + Stanley Park
- Lions Gate Bridge crossing
- North Shore Spirit Trail
- Working harbour + port views
- Ironworkers Bridge + Portside Bikeway
This is the ride where Vancouver opens up — not just beaches and seawall, but the working harbour, the bridges and the space in between. It’s a longer loop, but one you’ll remember. ~ Colleen
