The Stanley Park Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours
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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
- Gratuities
- E-Bike Upgrade (E-bikes are in-store only for an extra $30+tax, subject to availability)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 646 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, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- 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
Christine_K
Our tour guide, Nick, was fantastic. Knowledgeable, patient, sweet, and engaging. It was a great way to see Stanley Park and learn some of its history. The bikes and helmets were perfect and the pace of the ride was very doable. Would definitely recommend! Very happy we chose this tour.
Reviews
5.0
based on 793 reviews
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!
J_C, Jul 2025
We did the 3 hour Stanley Park with Zack. He was super friendly, knowledgeable & even took the time to look up the answer to an obscure question. He projected his voice well and gave clear instructions about the upcoming sections we were about to encounter. It is a pleasurable way to see a beautiful city, it was mostly flat , and we were able to enjoyably cover a lot of ground.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback - it is lovely to know that you had such a positive experience with Zack on your Stanley Park Bicycle Tour!
Renee_C, Jul 2025
We had a beautiful day and a great experience…. Nick was a great guide. We learned a lot about the history and the area, as well.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Renee! It is wonderful to hear that you learnt a lot on your tour and enjoyed your time out exploring Stanley Park with Nick!
Laleh_D, Jul 2025
It was great experience. Beautiful ride and informative adventure. Learned a lot about this amazing place. Steve was very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Overall 5 ⭐️
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We love to hear your feedback about our Stanley Park Bicycle Tour and we are so glad it was such a positive experience! Thanks and happy cycling!
Heather_W, Jul 2025
Great experience to tour around the beautiful sites of Vancouver. Our guide, Chris, was great and we’d do it again if back in town.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Glad to hear you enjoyed your bike tour with Chris and were able to explore the sites of Vancouver! Happy cycling!
Michael_S, Jun 2025
Great experience with a very skilled and interactive guide who showed us around . Stanley parc is one of a kind , a must see
Fantastic bicycles
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Happy to hear that you had a good time! Thanks for leaving a review :)
Jason_S, Jun 2025
What a fantastic experience and a great way to see parts of Vancouver along with Stanley Park. Blair was a fantastic guide for our bike ride. He provided insights and humor throughout the tour. Nothing was too strenuous, and was enjoyed by all. I really enjoyed going through the center of Stanley Park and seeing the trees. Such a great experience
Response from Host, Jun 2025
It's wonderful to hear you had such a great time with Blair, Jason! We're happy to show off the beautiful forests in Stanley Park, it's one of our favourite places right in the calm centre of all those trees!
Mei_C, Jun 2025
The Stanley Park tour was amazing! Zack was very knowledgeable and I really enjoyed his tour. He covered “the good, the bad, and the ugly” of Vancouver and I appreciated hearing about the true history of the Indigenous peoples of the area. There was a lot of variety in our stops and what he covered. It was a fantastic way to get to know the city and a doable bike ride for most.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you Mei! We are so happy to hear you had an enjoyable time on your recent tour with Zack!
Lori_C, Jun 2025
We absolutely loved our bike tour. We're in our mid 60's and it is a very doable ride. Our guide, Chris was a gem. So knowledgeable and fun. If you want to see the most beautiful scenery, just do it.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Lori, thank you so much for your review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed Vancouver's scenery with Chris!
Tori_S, Jun 2025
Nice easy bike ride around town and Stanley Park. Got to see some sights up close and take some pics that you don't get on other tours. Felt like a real Vancouverian riding though town.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We're happy to welcome you to our city, Tori, and we're glad you felt right at home on the tour!
Graham_W, Jun 2025
City Cycles are a professional and friendly organisation. Good bikes and a focus on safety. My guide was Brian who was very knowledgeable and engaging. Multiple stops to learn about Vancouver and the environment. We were blessed with amazing weather - sunny 22C, a perfect route and distance to make it a very enjoyable 3 hours.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Graham, we certainly do take safety very seriously and we are so glad you had fun whilst feeling secure and engaged during your tour with Brian!
Lorna_A, May 2025
Had a fantastic trip through Stanley park with Zack. His local knowledge really brought the trip to life.
Sheila_A, May 2025
Wonderful, energizing and relaxing way to see the city and discover many hidden gems. Our entire group of 60-year-old ladies agreed that it was the perfect ending to our Vancouver adventure. Appreciated the hospitality, grace, kindness and enthusiasm of the knowledgeable staff. Well done!
tiel_r, Apr 2025
I loved Stanley Park. It’s better than Central Park! There was so much to see. I can’t wait to go back and visit it again!
Kieran_P, Apr 2025
Lovely tour of the park. Saw places that we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Especially liked the stop at Beaver Lake. The saddle on one of our bikes was uncomfortable so make sure to check properly before you head off.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks for the review! Beaver Lake is also a favorite place for us too.
We have alternate saddles available on request and would have been happy to swap it for you, just needed to hear from you ;-) Thanks again for joining us!
Jose_L, Apr 2025
If you like riding, this a great place to do it! Chris, our guide, is excellent. Equipment is great and the city provides the space to do it properly and safely.
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