Vancouver History Bike Tour: Explore Old Neighbourhoods
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82 Ratings
Vancouver
Discover the rich history of Vancouver on a 3-hour bike tour. Explore old neighborhoods, visit the Olympic Athlete's Village, and experience the vibrant Granville Island Public Market.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vancouver Bike Tours - The tour is lead by Vancouver’s top local bicycle guides.
- Ilanaaq Inukshuk - Riders will have a fabulous view of Burrard Inlet, the Vancouver Inukshuk and English Bay.
- False Creek - The afternoon tour uses the False Creek Seawall as its main transportation path. Guests will see a number of public art installations, the Stadium District, Sunset Beach, Olympic Village, Charleson Park and Granville Island.
- Yaletown - The tour stops at the Yaletown Roundhouse for a short talk on Vancouver’s rail history.
- Gastown - Guests will ride through Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood and see the Gassy Jack statue, the Gastown Steamcock and the Woodwards building.
- Vancouver ChinaTown - Guests will see Vancouver’s historic Chinatown.
- Strathcona - Riders will travel through Vancouver’s oldest residential neighbourhood. Stops include the Hendrix House, a Vancouver Special and the home of Mary Lee Chan.
- Vancouver Biennale - Guests will see a number of installations from the Vancouver Biennale. This list includes the Engagement Rings, 217.5 Arc x 13, Giants by Osgemeos, Trans Am Totem and Acoustic Anvil.
- Olympic Village - Guests will see the Vancouver Athlete’s Village for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
- Granville Island Public Market - Guests will have 10 minutes to explore the market.
- Granville Island - The tour takes guests on to Granville Island, an arts and crafts neighbourhood that specializes in locally made items. Guests are given 10 minutes to explore the Granville Island Public Market.
- Aquabus Ferry Ltd. - We catch a small Aquabus water taxi across False Creek.
- Sunset Beach - Riders will pass by Sunset Beach on their way back to the bike shop.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Small-group bike tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a bike tour spanning 3 hours through Vancouver’s False Creek seawall. Journey to the past as you explore some of Vancouver’s most historic districts including Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown, and Strathcona. Afterwards, trace the path of the SkyTrain leading to the Olympic Athlete’s Village, offering a peek at one of Vancouver’s most eco-friendly areas. Wrap up your intimate group adventure (capped at 8 participants) with a lively walk around the Granville Island Public Market before returning to the bike store via a quaint ferry. Hotel transportation is not provided.
- Basis fitness level required for 3-hour, 11-mile (18-km) ride
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Sunscreen and sunglasses are highly recommended
- Heights of riders must be provided at time of booking
- Riders should arrive 15 minutes early for sizing and paperwork
- Minimum age is 13 years
- No bathrooms on site. There is a Starbucks across the street. Please come ready to ride.
Location
1754 Davie St
Davie Street
Meet your guide inside the bike shop at 1754 Davie Street. Please approach the front counter and ask for the guide.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jamiess2566wu
Oct 24, 2023
Highly recommend - We had the best time on this bike tour! Jeremy is super knowledgeable and we got to see a TON of the city - it covers a lot of ground at a manageable pace with plenty of time for photo stops. Highly recommend!
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Petervander_m
Oct 3, 2023
A perfect tour - The bikes were perfect, the weather was nice, but most of all we appreciated our guide, Jeremy Catherall, a perfect guide knowing the history and the surroundings of Vancouver as well as a lot of other topics we talked about. A perfect story teller, a perfect teacher. We fell in love with Vancouver and surely intend to visit again.
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Michelle_d
Sep 19, 2023
Do this on your first day here! - Great guided tour around downtown that allowed us to get a feel for the city on our first day.
Really enjoyed our time with Jeremy, a knowledgeable, friendly and relaxed guide.
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Sarah_s
Sep 15, 2023
Excellent tour with a superb tour guide! - Jeremy was a fantastic tour guide! A third generation Vancouverite who was full of local history, neighborhood insights and cultural context. He was able to explain and share his knowledge in an approachable, yet nuanced format. Excellent tour with a superb tour guide. I’ve already recommended his tour to a friend who business travels to the area frequently.
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Floor
Sep 11, 2023
Amazing bike tour ! - We had such a great bike tour with Jeremy today! He knows a lot about the city and is very friendly. Great way to experience the city. Highly recommended!
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Stephenswilk1
Sep 2, 2023
Great afternoon touring the city - Jeremy guided us through the historical area of Vancouver with great tour of the city. We can recommend him, he was very Knowledgeable about Vancouver and gave us a great tour, we are all over 60 and he paced the ride so we could all manage the 3 hour tour. Fabulous afternoon out!
Stephen UK
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Stacy_s
Aug 24, 2023
Excellent Way to Spend An Afternoon - I highly recommend this bike tour. We had a few hours in Vancouver and decided an active bike tour would be a good way to spend the afternoon. Jeremy was our tour guide and he was fantastic - knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We saw and learned so much more about this area of Vancouver than we would have on our own.
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Elizabeth
Aug 17, 2023
Outstanding a perfect way to see Vancouver - Jeremy was brilliant and very knowledgeable about Vancouver. Really enjoyed our bike ride which he paced for our needs we were on electric bikes.
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Melbertchi
Aug 11, 2023
Fantastic tour! - Jeremy led our group through a relaxed pace tour of several unique neighborhoods providing both current and historical perspectives of challenges and opportunities facing the city. Our family of five (3 teens) really enjoyed it, especially stopping for gelato and seeing Granville Island. We didn’t have much time in Vancouver so appreciated seeing so much in a short period of time.
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Jill_l
Jul 26, 2023
Very enjoyable bike tour - Jeremy was a very good tour guide. My favorite parts of the ride was Granville island. Least favorite was skid row. It leaves a bad impression of Seattle. I would skip going thru there on the bike tour.
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