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False Creek & Granville Island

Easy Smooth surfaces and gentle climbing.

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The classic Vancouver starter ride: a flat 10 km loop around False Creek past Granville Island, science domes, marinas, and a parade of public art, with the option to shortcut across the water on the tiny False Creek ferries. Busy on sunny weekends, and lovely anyway.

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☕Stops worth stopping for254 along this route

Science World: Hands-on science museum in the Expo 86 geodesic dome on False Creek. · Vancouver

A la Mode: founded in 1986... inside Granville Island Public Market... Featured in international travel guides. · Vancouver

Ancora: repeated Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence and multiple appearances on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list. · Vancouver

Beaucoup Bakery & Cafe: recognition from Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide, and USA Today. · Vancouver

Granville Island Brewing Retail Store: BC's first craft brewery established in 1984 … directly on the routes cyclists use to explore the island and False Creek waterfront. · Vancouver