Vancouver Heroes of Van City Bike Tour

Excursion Overview

Who are the Heroes of Van City?

Cycle your way through one of North America's top cycling cities through the charming neighborhoods of historic Gastown, Chinatown, and Granville Island. Hear stories of local heroes who have shaped the city as you weave your way through an urban bike adventure.

Gear up and start your adventure from English Bay where you'll set out along the seawall to Yaletown's chandelier. Delight in stories that range from heroes of the railway to social activists, punk legacies, and more.

Ride the south side of False Creek past Science World and through the Olympic Athlete’s Village. Finish on Granville Island, with a stroll down the aisles of the Public Market where you can grab a quick donut at Seth Rogen’s favorite circular pastry shop, before heading back to English Bay Bikes.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Pedal bike rental, helmet, and water bottle
An eleven-mile journey through Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown, Strathcona, Athlete's Village, and Granville Island.
Local, professional tour guide

Requirements:

Minimum Age: 16 years old as this tour contains adult themes
Must know how to ride a bike and use hand brakes with minimal elevation gain and small portions of street riding
Closed-toed, comfortable shoes and appropriate layered clothing for the weather (sunglasses, sunscreen, raincoats, gloves, etc.)

Duration: 3.5 hours (Roundtrip from bike rental shop.)

15 minutes - Arrive at Bike Rental Shop, sign waivers, bike sizing and safety orientation
2.75-3 hours - Biking and exploring the neighborhoods of Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown, Strathcona, Athlete's Village, and Granville Island with stops along the way
5 minutes - Return to Bike Rental Shop

Meeting Instructions:

This tour meets at English Bay Bike Rentals which is a 5-10 minute drive from the cruise ship terminal or 30 minute walk. Transportation is not included from the cruise ship terminal or local hotels. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tours are curated to feature routes and lengths that are appropriate for all riders. The difficulty is considered moderate as a small section of street riding is involved.

This tour covers approximately 11 miles. The route is almost entirely flat with a small section of street riding in Gastown and Chinatown. There are no serious hills on this tour.

There is a small section of street riding in Gastown and Chinatown. The route is almost entirely flat. There are no serious hills on this tour.

A bike tour allows you to safely cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time. A local guide gives you the stories and information to make the scenery come alive on an activity excursion.

Guests ride through Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown, Strathcona, Athlete's Village, and Granville Island.

Water bottles are included for you to use during the tour. Food is not included but you are welcome to purchase a snack at the Public Market stop.

Closed toe shoes are recommended. Layered clothing, sunscreen and other weather appropriate attire. Small backpacks may be worn at your discretion.

The maximum number of riders is 10.

Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 hybrid bikes are used for this tour. These bikes have a wide range of gears, disc brakes and an extremely light frame. The Sirrus is a perfect bike for light city touring.

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Vancouver Heroes of Van City Bike Tour

Excursion Overview

Who are the Heroes of Van City?