BC Cycle Tourism Society
Photo: Michael BednarVancouver, Coast and Mountains, BC

Upper North Van

Ambitious A real undertaking. Demanding on a couple of fronts, like rough surfaces plus steady climbing, or a long stretch on busier roads.

Difficulty Our overall read of how demanding a route is. We score surface roughness, climbing, singletrack, and how far it runs from services. The route publisher's own rating, a lot of busy road riding, or sheer scale can push the tier up, never down.

Derived from OpenStreetMap. Good data, not perfect. Spot something wrong? Tell us.

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An easy 28 km loop through Upper North Vancouver on a mix of leafy streets and gravel paths, with only about 340 m of climbing, gentle by North Shore standards. A relaxed introduction to the area's mixed-surface riding.

Where this ride goes#

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Food & DrinkAttractionsSuppliesCampingAccommodationBike ServicesTransport

Dashed line = our rough sketch of where the ride goes. The rideable route lives at get the route from Gravel Buddies.

Stops worth stopping for240 along this route

The Polygon Gallery: Photography gallery in an award-winning waterfront building. · North Vancouver

Talaysay Tours: Indigenous-led ethnobotany walks and paddle tours rooted in Coast Salish teachings. · West Vancouver

North Vancouver (217)

The Polygon GalleryWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · Free
49th Parallel Coffee RoastersWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats
Buddha-full - LonsdaleWelcoming· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats
Climb Base5Welcoming· Community Centre · $$$
Delbrook Community Recreation CentreWelcoming· Community Centre · Free
FishworksWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale
Inuit Gallery Of VancouverWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · Free
La Cerveceria AstillerosWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual
Museum Of North VancouverWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · $$$
Ohm Electric BikesWelcoming· Repair Shop

Plus the fast-food chains — Cilantro & Jalapeño, Brazil Gourmet, Cream Pony +37 more

+167 more in North Vancouver →

West Vancouver (21)

Talaysay ToursInfo· Activity / Experience · $$$$
Park Royal South Food CourtWelcoming· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats
Capilano RV ParkInfo· Private Campground
ChatimeWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats
OPA! of GreeceWelcoming· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats
WinnersWelcoming· Grocery Store
Nando'sInfo· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats
Oceanside Liquor StoreInfo· Liquor Store

Plus the fast-food chains — Pizza Garden, A&W, Bourbon St. Grill +10 more

Lower Lonsdale (1)

SeabusAccredited· Bus / Public Transit

Vancouver (1)

Sharky's Chophouse & EateryWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale
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Getting here, bike and allNorth Vancouver

Getting to this ride, bike and all#

North Vancouver is the handiest transit doorway for this ride. Buses, the SeaBus, and ferries will carry you and your bike there:

Also on the bike-transit map: West Vancouver · Vancouver

Or pick any two places on To & Fro →

🪶Traditional territories