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Photo: Destination BC/Stirl and Rae Photo
In the 1980s and 90s, Vancouver mountain bikers pioneered gnarly and technical riding with tons of woodwork. These days you can ride classic jank or smooth flow in several different zones. Here’s everything you need to know about mountain biking near Vancouver.
Sculptures at Burnaby Mountain. Photo: mehranbab/Pixabay
Although it is only 366 meters tall, Burnaby Mountain has great views from its summit. Its forested slopes are protected as Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area and are home to great hiking and biking trails, outdoor art, and lots more.
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6 Things To Do at Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Cyclists pass High View Lookout on Cypress Mountain. Photo: RBC Gran Fondo
Vancouverites love biking. With tons of mountain bike trails, separated bike paths, and commuter bike lanes, there’s something for everyone. But dedicated road cyclists love to challenge themselves by riding up our region’s steepest hills. If you want to test your legs, try one of these Vancouver hill climb cycling routes.
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6 Vancouver Hill Climb Cycling Routes to Challenge Yourself
The view of the Pitt River from the Pitt River Regional Greenway. Photo: Pitt River Regional Greenway/Metro Vancouver Parks
Fully connected in 2017, The Great Trail stretches across Canada from Victoria to Newfoundland, and north to the Arctic Ocean. You may not have time to walk the enitre length, but the route passes right through Vancouver, so you can walk a section of The Great Trail close to home.
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7 Places to Walk a Section of The Great Trail Around Vancouver
Nighttime view of downtown Vancouver from the Stanley Park Seawall. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Kazutoshi Yoshimura
Vancouver is a gorgeous city sandwiched between the mountains and the ocean. Whether you’re looking for the perfect photo or just want to soak up the beauty, there are lots of great views around town. Here are our picks for the best scenic viewpoints in Vancouver.
The view of Vancouver from the top of the Velodrome Trail on Burnaby Mountain. Photo: Ann Badjura on the Inside Vancouver Flickr pool
When snow blankets Vancouver’s mountains, it can be tough to find a good workout hike. Enter the Velodrome Trail. This steep path is sometimes called Burnaby’s version of the Grouse Grind. It climbs steeply up the north side of Burnaby Mountain on a gravel trail and wooden stairs. At the top, you can enjoy views of downtown Vancouver from the Kamui Mintara (Playground of the Gods) sculpture.
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December’s Vancouver Hike of the Month: Velodrome Trail
Photo credit: Tourism Vancouver / Hubert Kang
Fall in Vancouver is spectacular as pumpkin patches open, botanical gardens transition to autumn colours, and trees all over the city light up in hundreds of shades of yellow, orange, and red. If you want to capture the magic, head to one of these incredibly Instagrammable fall locations around Vancouver.
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Most Instagrammable Fall Locations around Vancouver
