The Stanley Park Bicycle Tour
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Vancouver, Canada
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover one of Vancouver’s natural wonders by bike on a morning or afternoon tour of Stanley Park. Cover more sights than you could on foot as you ride through the 1,000-acre (405-hectare) park, known as the city’s ‘Green Heart.’ Cruise by Third Beach, view First Nations totem poles in Brockton Point, and catch great views of the city skyline, mountains, and local wildlife. Along the way, learn about Vancouver’s rich history as a logging center and the park’s complex ecosystem.
- Learn about the city’s origins as a logging town and the heritage of the Pacific Northwest First Nations from a knowledgeable guide
- Choose between a weekend morning or weekday afternoon departure to suit your schedule
- Riders of all skill levels will enjoy this small-group tour limited to 10 people
- Convenient meet-up point in downtown Vancouver
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Use of bike, helmet and lock
- Free Luggage storage for duration of the tour
- Gratuities
- E-Bike Upgrade (E-bikes are in-store only for an extra $30+tax, subject to availability)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 648 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G2, Canada
Walk in to our tour shop located at 648 Hornby Street where you'll meet your local-expert guide and get fitted for a comfortable bicycle. Please arrive 15-30 minutes before the tour to get checked in. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time and we are unable to hold the tour for late arrivals.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Begin your morning or afternoon biking adventure in downtown Vancouver at the bike rental shop, where you meet your friendly guide. After a quick safety briefing and a bike and helmet fitting, set off on an invigorating nature ride through Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre (405-hectare) city oasis. This park trail and bike-lane circuit is perfect for any level of rider.
Enjoy picturesque urban and pastoral views as your guide takes you into Stanley Park and along the perimeter seawall over the course of the tour. Bounded by water on three sides, Stanley Park offers great views of Burrard Inlet, the North Shore Mountains, and the Vancouver skyline. As you ride, stop to snap photos and hear fascinating stories about Vancouver’s colorful history as a logging town.
Catch chance sightings of resident herons, river otters and bald eagles—maybe even spot one of the 15 bald eagle nests in the park. Learn about the lagoon’s transformation from a tidal flat to a bio-filtration marsh, and pedal on to Brockton Point to view the amazing First Nations totems poles—a must-do for all native history enthusiasts.
Afterwards, cycle through the park’s wooded trails to explore a temperate rain forest, and to view Beaver Lake and the park’s famous 700-year-old cedar tree. Your final stop is Third Beach, a secluded city retreat on Ferguson Point. Enjoy some quiet time on the beach before heading back to town.
Your ride ends back at the bike rental shop.
Enjoy picturesque urban and pastoral views as your guide takes you into Stanley Park and along the perimeter seawall over the course of the tour. Bounded by water on three sides, Stanley Park offers great views of Burrard Inlet, the North Shore Mountains, and the Vancouver skyline. As you ride, stop to snap photos and hear fascinating stories about Vancouver’s colorful history as a logging town.
Catch chance sightings of resident herons, river otters and bald eagles—maybe even spot one of the 15 bald eagle nests in the park. Learn about the lagoon’s transformation from a tidal flat to a bio-filtration marsh, and pedal on to Brockton Point to view the amazing First Nations totems poles—a must-do for all native history enthusiasts.
Afterwards, cycle through the park’s wooded trails to explore a temperate rain forest, and to view Beaver Lake and the park’s famous 700-year-old cedar tree. Your final stop is Third Beach, a secluded city retreat on Ferguson Point. Enjoy some quiet time on the beach before heading back to town.
Your ride ends back at the bike rental shop.
1
Cycle City Vancouver
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Stanley Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Third Beach (Pass By)
Vancouver Art Gallery (Pass By)
3
Brockton Point Lighthouse
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Vancouver Seawall
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- For tours in the winter, spring and fall (Oct – May), we recommend wearing layers and gloves, as the weather can be unpredictable (rain ponchos available for use if needed); for tours in the summer, we recommend wearing shorts, T-shirts, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Tour runs rain or shine; keep an eye on the forecast and if you don't want to ride in the rain, let us know at least 24 hours before your tour
- Ages 10 and up
- Bikes are rated for a max 300lbs/ 136kg total weight
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Carolyn_C
Great way to see Vancouver and learn some history and interesting facts! Zach was an excellent tour guide! We took multiple stops/breaks along the way to sight-see and learn something new. From the beach, to the Seawall, to Stanley Park - it was about an 8-9 mile ride and is probably good if you've at least biked a little before. Wouldn't have started off my Vancouver visit any other way!
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Jaime_D, Jul 2026
Had a great time with Linnea as our guide, knowledgeable about the area and the city!! The tour was easy to navigate🤜🏽
Stephanie_W, Jul 2026
Fun and interesting bike tour around beautiful Stanley Park. There are a few times when you are riding up small hills and some where you need to dismount and walk the bike. Our guide, Blair, was knowledgeable and patient. One person on our tour fell off his bike twice and another person wasn’t physically prepared for needing to walk their bike part of the way and to stand while we listened to some information, but Blair handled these situations professionally and kindly. Overall the tour was worth the money and time and was provided as advertised.
Jennifer_W, Jul 2026
Great way to see Stanley Park. Highly recommend. Good for all skill levels as well. Most rode regular bikes. But some rode electric ones.
Amy_M, Jun 2026
Linnea expertly guided us around Stanley Park with an eye to our safety, while sharing just the right amount of local knowledge and history at each stop along our 3-hour ride. Friendly and personable, with a ready smile and warmth, she provided an outstanding introduction to the first morning of our family trip to Vancouver.
Alexandra_B, Jun 2026
Loved this experience! Stanley Park is so big, and this was a great way to see so much of the park. Heidi was our tour guide and she was great! We got lucky with really nice weather and no rain.
Becky_M, Jun 2026
Mariel gave us a wonderful tour of Vancouver! This is a great option the morning before boarding a cruise. We were able to see alot of the city and stanley park before we set sail. She did a great job of supplying some great facts and history of the city. The pace was great. The city is made for cycling. Felt safe the whole time. My whole family enjoyed it!
George_A, Jun 2026
This is a very nice, mostly easy bicycle tour. Our guide, Liam was great; we learned a lot about Vancouver and Stanley park. Fairly often we stopped for reviewing various interesting locations and views, which in turn also made the ride easier. My slight concern is that I expected a nature ride, but we spent about half the time on city streets. Granted, Vancouver is quite bicycle friendly, but still.
Cheryl_C, Jun 2026
Fantastic tour a very worthy 3hr experience. - we did Stanley Oark. We are a couple in our 50/60s & overweight & unfit
We hired e-bikes and we throughly enjoyed ourselves . A few stops on the way round - guide informative & picture stops. Staff in shop very helpful ‘ friendly . So even if you like us and haven’t been on a bike for years - give it a go .
Paul_W, May 2026
Easy bike ride. Plenty of stops. Great information on the city and the park. Taiga was a fabulous guide. He really made the trip fun and entertaining while keeping everyone safe.
Margaret_M, May 2026
A wonderful 3 hours pedaling around the sites of Vancouver.The tour's leader Tryau was an excellent guide, he was informative, kind and always there to answer our questions . Thankyou Cycle City.
Erin_M, May 2026
Jake was a wonderful tour guide and his extensive knowledge really made this trip special. We loved seeing the totem poles, biking past all the flowers, and looking at the old growth forests in Stanley Park. We would've loved to stop in the field of yellow flowers for a photo, and encourage everyone to arrive early or at least on time for the trip. Our trip went over by an hour since another family in the group was very late, which was unfortunate.
Kathleen_J, May 2026
Easy getting around due to separation of bike lanes. Really enjoyed learning about Vancouver history as we travelled through the park.
MargaretA, May 2026
This was such a great day. We could not have asked for better weather and Rikesh did a fantastic job of guiding us and keeping things fun. I highly recommend!
Tricia_G, May 2026
Amazing way to see Vancouver and enjoy a leisurely bike ride! Marion was so knowledgeable and made sure we were all comfortable along the ride. The bike lanes made the ride very easy, and we saw so much of Stanley Park and the city. Cycle City’s bikes were easy to ride and shift. 10/10 recommend!
Elissa_M, May 2026
Such a great way to see the park and Frank was so knowledgeable about all the history. We all loved this bike tour. Would definitely recommend if visiting Vancouver.
Amy_G, Mar 2026
Such a great way to see the city and Stanley Park! This was one of the highlights of our 3 day trip to Vancouver.
Mariet_D, Dec 2025
Really enjoyed this tour! Our guide (Zach) was very knowledgeable, and the views were absolutely stunning. Would definitely recommend, worth its money!!
Alyxandra_R, Oct 2025
Very fun, informative & Heidi was helpful and knowledgeable. Went on the tour in the rain and it was still super good!
Leslie_R, Oct 2025
Great way to spend a few hours seeing the city and Stanley Park. Heidi was a great guide! The bikes were comfortable and easy to ride.
Samantha_B, Oct 2025
Stanley Park is beautiful, and this was the perfect way to experience the park in a limited amount of time. Zach was a fantastic guide-ensuring everyone felt safe on the bikes and that he covered topics we were interested in.
Carolyn_C, Sep 2025
Great way to see Vancouver and learn some history and interesting facts! Zach was an excellent tour guide! We took multiple stops/breaks along the way to sight-see and learn something new. From the beach, to the Seawall, to Stanley Park - it was about an 8-9 mile ride and is probably good if you've at least biked a little before. Wouldn't have started off my Vancouver visit any other way!
Josh_F, Sep 2025
There is a pack on each bike to carry water, snacks etc. no need to carry a backpack. If you have one you can leave it at the store. A very easy ride
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Glad you found the ride easy and the gear convenient for your trip. Thanks for joining us and we hope to welcome you back for more cycling fun!
Angela_T, Sep 2025
Great tour! Stanley Park is a must see-JT was an awesome guide. Lots of great facts about things along the route. Good number of stops and time for photos. Enjoyed all of it-bikes easy to ride. Recommend CCT!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed Stanley Park with JT and found the tour fun and informative. Appreciate the recommendation—hope to see you again soon!
Rubin_A, Sep 2025
Easy fun ride around town and in the park.
Leisurely pace and mostly level terrain. (One short hill that most people in our group walked up)
Guide was very helpful all throughout the tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the nice review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the leisurely ride and found the guide helpful throughout. We hope to see you again on another tour!
JILL_P, Sep 2025
Staff was very friendly and helpful! Chris was an excellent guide! Very kind, knowledgeable, and attentive.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear Chris made such a positive impression with his knowledge and attentiveness. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon!
Marie_F, Aug 2025
Chris, our tour guy was wonderful. He was so knowledgeable about the city. He told us so much informative information. I hope I can remember it. Our bikes were high-quality, a very smooth ride. If you’re trying to decide between just renting a bike or booking a tour, I highly recommend booking this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much Marie for your recommendation! We are so happy to hear that your experience with Chris on the Stanley Park Bicycle Tour was so fantastic!
Sooyun_H, Aug 2025
Great experience cycling on the seawall and through Stanley Park with our guide, Jake. Setup of the bike was very quick and easy and the route was beautiful and not too difficult. I highly recommend cycling in the park and this tour if new to the city!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Fantastic to hear! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review - we are very glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with Jake on the Stanley Park Bicycle Tour!
Heather_D, Aug 2025
Great local knowledge, easy pace ride, bikes were great, 3 hours worth the cost and Heidi was an excellent guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you and safe travels!
Ute_A, Jul 2025
Great bike tour through Stanley Park. Fun and educational. Jake was a great tour guide! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Awesome to hear you had such a wonderful time with Jake on the Stanley Park Tour! Thanks so much
Amy_E, Jul 2025
Our guide, TJ, was very informative and fun. He knew the area and history well and was very safety-conscious during our ride. We really experienced Vancouver's Stanley Island Park to the fullest extent! Thanks!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Delivering an informative, fun and safe tour is paramount to us! We are so glad that you had such a wonderful time out with JT on your Stanley Park Bicycle Tour!
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