A classic Vancouver shoreline ride with beaches, views and plenty of places to pause.
Distance
9 km one way
18 km return
Terrain
Mostly flat and paved, some gravel sections
A classic Vancouver ride along the Seaside Greenway — easy, scenic and full of places to stop along the way.
Follow the shoreline past Kits, Jericho and Locarno with views of the mountains and city skyline throughout.
Ride out to Spanish Banks, pause at the beaches or continue on — this is a ride meant to be enjoyed, not rushed.
Perfect for a relaxed outing, a first longer ride or a day that ends at the beach.
Route
- Start at Granville Island
- Follow the path west past Kits Beach, Jericho and Locarno
- Ride out to The Anchor at Spanish Banks
- Return the same way or continue toward UBC
Highlights
- Kits Beach
- Jericho Beach
- Locarno Beach
- Spanish Banks
- The Anchor sculpture
A beach, a view, a place to pause — there’s always a reason to keep going. ~ Colleen
navigation tools
- View route on Ride With GPS
- View this ride on the Google map
