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Gastown, Chinatown & Granville Island - Vancouver Bike Tours

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Gastown, Chinatown & Granville Island - Vancouver Bike Tours

About this activity

Take a 3-hour afternoon bike tour of Vancouver along the False Creek seawall. Go back in time as you visit some of Vancouver's oldest neighborhoods including Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown and Strathcona. Then follow the SkyTrain to the Olympic Athlete's Village for a glimpse of one of Vancouver's greenest neighborhoods. Conclude your small-group tour (up to 8 passengers) with a stroll through the lively Granville Island Public Market before heading back to the bike shop aboard a small ferry boat. Hotel pickup and drop-off is not included.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Vancouver Bike Tours

Ages: Adults (13–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional local guide
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Included: Use of bicycle
  • Included: Use of helmet
  • Included: Small-group bike tour

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. Vancouver Bike Tours

    3 hours

    The tour is lead by Vancouver's top local bicycle guides.

  2. Ilanaaq Inukshuk

    2 min

    Riders will have a fabulous view of Burrard Inlet, the Vancouver Inukshuk and English Bay.

  3. False Creek

    2 hours

    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.

  4. Yaletown

    15 min

    The tour stops at the Yaletown Roundhouse for a short talk on Vancouver's rail history.

  5. Gastown

    20 min

    Guests will ride through Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood and see the Gassy Jack statue, the Gastown Steamcock and the Woodwards building.

  6. Chinatown

    20 min

    Guests will see Vancouver's historic Chinatown.

  7. Strathcona

    30 min

    Riders will travel through Vancouver's oldest residential neighbourhood. Stops include the Hendrix House, a Vancouver Special and the home of Mary Lee Chan.

  8. Vancouver Biennale

    10 min

    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.

  9. Olympic Village

    5 min

    Guests will see the Vancouver Athlete's Village for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

  10. Granville Island Public Market

    10 min

    Guests will have 10 minutes to explore the market.

  11. Granville Island

    20 min

    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.

  12. Stop 12

    5 min Admission included

    We catch a small Aquabus water taxi across False Creek.

  13. Sunset Beach

    Passing by

    Riders will pass by Sunset Beach on their way back to the bike shop.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide inside the bike shop at 1754 Davie Street. Please approach the front counter and ask for the guide.

End point

  • Meet your guide inside the bike shop at 1754 Davie Street. Please approach the front counter and ask for the guide.

Using your ticket

  • Riders should arrive 15 minutes early for sizing and paperwork
  • 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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • 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.

Traveller ratings

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