Photo: Mirae CampbellKelowna, BC

Trans Canada Bike Route (BC Only)

A ride described at Trans Canada Bike Route Network

Epic Expedition scale. Many demanding factors stacked, or 1,000 km and up, or 10,000 m of climbing.

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.

How we describe routes →

The British Columbia portion of the proposed Trans Canada Bike Route, a national coast-to-coast cycling network still taking shape. The BC section maps about 5,400 km of connected riding, nearly all on paved roads, reaching from Vancouver Island through the southern Interior to the Cariboo. A planning framework and a dream to follow rather than a signed trail: expect ordinary highway conditions.

Get the route on Trans Canada Bike Route Network →

Where this ride goes#

Approximate lineGet the real route ↗

Map key & layers

Show stops Mute other bike trails

Food & DrinkAttractionsSuppliesCampingAccommodationBike ServicesTransport

Riding near fast trafficFastest stretches

Dashed line = our rough sketch of where the ride goes. The rideable route lives at get the route from Trans Canada Bike Route Network.

Fast-road stretches#

We believe these are the fast, unprotected roads on this route. We can tell you which roads and roughly how far, but not the order you will ride them. If you see an error, tell us and we'll fix it.

about 998 km of Yellowhead Highway · near Longworth
about 822 km of Trans-Canada Highway · near Munroe
about 690 km of Crowsnest Highway · near Mayook
about 292 km of Southern Yellowhead Highway · near Darfield
about 224 km of Island Highway · near Elk Bay
about 206 km of Kootenay-Columbia Highway · near Harrogate
about 123 km of Highway 3A · near Boswell
about 109 km of Lougheed Highway · near Nicomen
short stretches on other roads · 57 km total

and 73 more

☕Stops worth stopping for7308 along this route

Royal BC Museum: BC's provincial museum on the Inner Harbour; natural history and First Peoples galleries. · Victoria

Maenam: earned a place in MICHELIN's inaugural Vancouver Guide...named one of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. · Vancouver

Published on Main: MICHELIN Star every year from 2022 through 2025, claimed the top spot on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants, and placed among North America's 50 Best. · Vancouver

Vancouver Art Gallery: Canada's major western art museum; Emily Carr collection in a landmark former courthouse. · Vancouver

British Columbia Parliament Buildings: BC's 1898 Parliament Buildings on the Inner Harbour; free public tours. · Victoria

Vancouver (1888)

MaenamWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$$ · Fine dining

Published on MainWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$$ · Fine dining

Vancouver Art GalleryWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · $$$

Doctor Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese GardenInfo· Park / Nature · $$$

Museum of VancouverAccredited· Museum / Gallery · $$$

Science WorldAccredited· Museum / Gallery · $$$$

A la ModeWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

AcquafarinaWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$$ · Fine dining

AncoraWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale

AnnalenaWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$$ · Fine dining

Plus the fast-food chains — Cockney Kings, Fraser Valley Juice, La Belle Patate/Poutine +295 more

+1,580 more in Vancouver →

Victoria (427)

Royal BC MuseumAccredited· Museum / Gallery · $$$

British Columbia Parliament BuildingsInfo· Activity / Experience · Free

The Fairmont Empress HotelInfo· Hotel / Motel · $$$$ · Luxury

Big Bad John'sWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Garrick's HeadWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Helmcken HouseWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · $$$

Hermann's Jazz ClubWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Irish TimesWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

John's PlaceWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Marilena Cafe & Raw BarWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$$ · Fine dining

Plus the fast-food chains — Red Fish Blue Fish, BeaverTails, Big Wheel Burger +56 more

+358 more in Victoria →

Richmond (252)

the apronWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale

Fairmont Vancouver AirportInfo· Hotel / Motel · $$$$ · Luxury

Masa IshibashiInfo· Restaurant · $$$$ · Fine dining

Bánh Mì Très BonWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Dinesty Dumpling HouseWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Pearl Castle CafeWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

The Jade Seafood RestaurantWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale

BiBo PizzeriaInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Caffè ArtigianoInfo· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

Daan Go Cake LabInfo· Bakery / Donuts · $ · Cheap eats

Plus the fast-food chains — JAPADOG, 88 Malaysian Crystal BBQ Pork & Food, Big Star Sandwich Co. +48 more

+191 more in Richmond →

Abbotsford (245)

Gur Sikh TempleInfo· Activity / Experience · Free

Ravens Brewing CompanyInfo· Brewery / Pub

Abbotsford Recreation CentreWelcoming· Community Centre · Free

Cupcakes at HighstreetWelcoming· Bakery / Donuts · $ · Cheap eats

Greek Islands IIIWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Matsqui Recreation CentreWelcoming· Community Centre · Free

Old Yale Brewing Co.Welcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Bakerview EcoDairyInfo· Activity / Experience · $$

Bavaria RestaurantInfo· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale

CF-101 VoodooInfo· Activity / Experience · Free

Plus the fast-food chains — Donair Affair, Gian's Express, Sasha Sushi +82 more

+150 more in Abbotsford →

Burnaby (233)

Harry Jerome Sports CentreInfo· Community Centre · $

Accent Inns BurnabyAccredited· Hotel / Motel · $$$ · Mid-range

Anton's Pasta BarWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Butchers Block BBQWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Chez ChristopheWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness CentreWelcoming· Community Centre · $

The Valley BakeryWelcoming· Bakery / Donuts · $ · Cheap eats

Cioffi's DeliInfo· Specialty / Health Food

Cockney Kings Fish & ChipsInfo· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats

Il CappelloInfo· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale

Plus the fast-food chains — Pizza Garden, The Juice Truck, Uncle Fatih's Pizza +48 more

+172 more in Burnaby →

Kamloops (219)

BC Wildlife ParkInfo· Park / Nature · $$$

The Plaza HotelAccredited· Hotel / Motel · $$ · Budget

BrownstoneWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Hello ToastWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Memorial ArenaWelcoming· Community Centre · $

The Noble PigWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Fort KamloopsInfo· Museum / Gallery · $$

Kamloops Heritage RailwayInfo· Museum / Gallery · $$$

Pedal Bros. Cycle ShopInfo· Repair Shop

Privato Vineyard & WineryInfo· Winery / Cidery · $$ · Casual

Plus the fast-food chains — Klasske's Bistro, Pizza 314PIE, The Coconut +59 more

+147 more in Kamloops →

Surrey (208)

Cloverdale StationInfo· Museum / Gallery · $$

Museum of SurreyWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · Free

Tong Louie Family YMCAWelcoming· Community Centre · Free

Cloverdale Recreation CentreInfo· Community Centre · $

Greenaway Outdoor PoolInfo· Community Centre · $

Hjorth Road Swimming PoolInfo· Community Centre · $

Holly Outdoor PoolInfo· Community Centre · $

Honeybee CentreInfo· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

Malaysian HutInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Surrey FarmsInfo· Farmers' Market

Plus the fast-food chains — De Dutch, D-Plus Pizza, Donair Affair +63 more

+132 more in Surrey →

Langley (202)

Lee's DonutsWelcoming· Bakery / Donuts · $ · Cheap eats

The Pie HoleWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

Aldergrove Credit Union Community CentreInfo· Community Centre · Free

Annora RestaurantInfo· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale

Ban Chok DeeInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Camp BeerInfo· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Canadian Museum of FlightInfo· Museum / Gallery · $$

Everything WineInfo· Winery / Cidery · $ · Cheap eats

Farm Country BrewingInfo· Liquor Store

Hannam SupermarketInfo· Grocery Store

Plus the fast-food chains — Cazba Persian Grill, A&W, Chipotle +64 more

+125 more in Langley →

Kelowna (189)

Okanagan Heritage MuseumAccredited· Museum / Gallery · $$

Okanagan Spirits Craft DistilleryWelcoming· Winery / Cidery · $$ · Casual

Sandhill WinesInfo· Winery / Cidery · $$ · Casual

Waterfront Wines RestaurantInfo· Restaurant · $$$$ · Fine dining

Bike Shop Cafe and CateringWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

CatelownaWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

Kelowna Actors StudioWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · $$$$

Kelowna Art GalleryWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · $$

King TapsWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Naked CafeWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Plus the fast-food chains — Subcity Donair, Triple O's, Freshslice Pizza +34 more

+142 more in Kelowna →

New Westminster (166)

Irving HouseWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · Free

The Samson V MuseumWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · Free

Angelina's Dutch CornerWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Anvil CentreWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · Free

Canadian Lacrosse Hall of FameWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · $$

Cockney KingsWelcoming· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats

El SantoWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale

Fraser River Discovery CentreWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · Free

Longtail KitchenWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

New Westminster MuseumWelcoming· Museum / Gallery · Free

Plus the fast-food chains — Big Star Sandwich Co., Butterica, Captain's Oven Pizza +43 more

+110 more in New Westminster →

Chilliwack (155)

Dicken's Sweets & British MuseumInfo· Museum / Gallery

Fortitude Wine BarWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Bozzini's RestaurantInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Canton GardenInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

CFBCHS Chilliwack Military MuseumInfo· Museum / Gallery · Free

Cheam Leisure CentreInfo· Community Centre · $

Cheam Wetlands Regional ParkInfo· Park / Nature · Free

Chillibowl LanesInfo· Community Centre · $

Chilliwack MuseumInfo· Museum / Gallery · Free

Forever BikesInfo· Repair Shop

Plus the fast-food chains — Elevated Pizza Co, Best Bite Pizza, Domino's +46 more

+96 more in Chilliwack →

Nanaimo (129)

Arbutus DistilleryInfo· Winery / Cidery · $$ · Casual

Bold Knight RestaurantInfo· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale

Country GrocerInfo· Grocery Store

Huong LanInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Longwood Tasting RoomInfo· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Nanaimo Aquatic CentreInfo· Community Centre · $

Pomme Natural MarketInfo· Grocery Store

Delicado'sWelcoming· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats

Driftwood Great Chinese BuffetWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Plus the fast-food chains — Joe Burger, Pizza Mia, Triple O's +37 more

+79 more in Nanaimo →

Slice and dice these stops in the directory →

These stops come from our directory of welcoming places across BC. Spot something wrong, missing, or closed? Tell us and we'll fix it.

⛴Getting here, bike and allVancouver

Getting to this ride, bike and all#

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

North Vancouverbest: SeaBus
Nanaimobest: ferry
Victoriabest: bus
Kelownabest: bus

Also on the bike-transit map: Victoria · Richmond · Abbotsford · Burnaby

Or pick any two places on To & Fro →

🪶Traditional territories

The BC portion of this route travels through the traditional territories of the Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), As’in’i’wa’chi Niy’yaw Askiy (Rocky Mountain Cree), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Dakeł Keyoh (ᑕᗸᒡ ᗲᘏᑋ), Dënéndeh, Gitga’at Lax Yuup, Gitxaała, Gitxsan Laxyip, Halalt, Homalco, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, Hupacasath, Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), K’ómoks, Kitselas, Kitsumkalum, Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis, Kwakwaka’wakw A̱wi’nagwis, Kwantlen, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, Lax Kw’Alaams, La̱xyuubm Ts’msyen (Tsimshian), Lekwungen/Songhees, Lheidli T’enneh, Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ, ɬaʔamɩn gɩǰɛ (Tla’amin), ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht), MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat), Michif Piyii (Métis), Mountain Métis, Nadleh Whut’en, Nadut’en, Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ), Nłeʔkepmx Tmíxʷ (Nlaka’pamux), nuučaan̓uuɫɁatḥ nism̓a (Nuu-chah-nulth), Nuxwsa’7aq (Nooksack), Qayqayt, Quw’utsun, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), Secwepemcúl’ecw (Secwépemc), Semiahmoo, səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt), sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Stellat’en, Stz’uminus, šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), sx̌ʷyʔiɬp (Colville), Syilx (Okanagan), T’eqt’aqtn’mux, Takla, Te’mexw Treaty Association, Toquaht, Ts’uubaa-asatx, Tseshaht, Tsuut’ina, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, Wet’suwet’en Yintikh, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, and ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ ᐊᐢᑭᕀ Nêhiyaw-Askiy (Plains Cree).

Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.

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