1) Stanley Park is just 1 direction!

Direction: You must bike the park counterclockwise as it is just one direction.

Distance: Stanley Park is 8.8 Km, 5.4 miles and it is mostly flat.

Time: It takes roughly 2hours to ride around if you take it chill.

AAA bike network: Stanley park seawall is an “All Ages and Abilities” bike path.

If you want to go discover Stanley parks beautiful rainforest, you can also bike the inside gravel trails. The Stanley Park Bike Tour brings you to the secrets spots where you will be able to see centenary old red cedar trees.

The highlights of Stanley Park are: The totem poles, beaver lake, the light house, the girl on the wet suit, the view of the Lions gate bridge, third beach, the rainforest and much more.

2) Wearing a Helmet is by law in BC.

Make sure the helmet and straps are tight and secure. Not using a helmet and get you a ticket.

3)  Avoid sidewalks and go the same direction than the cars

In Canada bikes are considered vehicles so when riding on the road, fallow the same rules as cars.

4) Hop on the public transport.

You can board the bus, sea-bus and sky-train with your bike. If you want to go to Granville Island the Aquabus ferry also takes bikes and charges around $4 CA for one way ride.

5) Be careful with thieves.

Locking your bike will help keep your bike safe. It is important to have a good lock and to always lock the frame of the bike.

6) Pass other bikes on your left and let them know you are coming

Sometimes the Seawall can get a bit busy special on weekend or sunny summer days, make sure to stay on your left and let the other bikers pass. Aldo, do not forget to ring your bell to let people you are coming.

7) Be ready for the weather.

Vancouver is also known as Raincouver J The weather here can change at any time so get prepare and don’t forget to bring your rain jacket and some comfy shoes.

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Find the Metro Vancouver Cyclists Handbook with all the important things to know about biking in Vancouver.