Richmond, British Columbia Canada - Highlgths by Bicycling #1
Richmond has an extensive network of both on- and off-street cycling routes connecting to the city's major attractions and destinations.This sightseeing tour by bike takes you to discover the main areas of the city. It's a unique experience: discover the most authentic soul of the different places in Richmond!
- Steveston/Imperial Landing to South Dyke & Back to Imperial Landing/Steveston -
It is a very scenic route along the waterfront of The Fraser River, many thing to admire, nature, wildlife, history. It is an excellent place for cycling and walking. The route will take u along; Trails, bikeways, dykes and shared roads.
⦿ Start and Finish - Imperial Landing
Highlights
* Imperial Village is located on the waterfront of Steveston Village in Richmond
* Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is a dedicated to preserving Steveston's history as cannery and fishing town
* London's Landing and the Fishing Pier Float ( N.2 Road) is a great riverfront park with boardwalk views across the water
* Views of the "ake island" is a small island
* London Heritage Farm is one of the earliest farm sites in Richmond
* Gilbert Beach is a small sandy beach on the banks of the Fraser River
* Sport Fishing Pier ( No.3 Road) is a large fishing pier with panoramic views of the Fraser River
* Dog Off - Leash Park is a excercise and dogs plays
* Finn Slough is a tiny Fraser River fishing community
* Dyke and No. 4 Rd is an agricultural Land
The West Dyke to Middle Arm Trail
It is an unique landscape, views of mountains, river, banks, tidal flats, float plain and Vancouver International Airpot. The route will take u along; Trails, bikeways, dykes and shared roads.
⦿ Start and Finish - Richmond, Terra Nova "Middle Arm" is located along the north shore of Richmond between the No. 2 Road Bridge and Terra Nova Rural Park.
* Terra Nova Natural Area/ Rural Park is and field protected for wild animals and community gardens
* Terra Nova Adventure Play is an innovative playground
* Richmond Olympic Oval is an indoor multi - sport centre and facility. The oval was built for the 2010 Winter Olympics
The Middle Arm (via No. 2 Rd Bridge) to Sea Island
It is a nice route route is both a driving and cycling. The route will take u along; Trails, bikeways, dykes and shared roads.
⦿ Start and Finish - Richmond, Terra Nova "Middle Arm" is located along the north shore of Richmond between the No. 2 Road Bridge and Terra Nova Rural Park.
* Flight Path Park is a plane watching location
* Burkeville is a village located beside Russ Baker Way on Sea Island
* Mc Donald Beach Park is on the North side of Sea Island (boat launch, trail along the river, picnic area and Dog Off - Leash Park.
* Iona Beach Park isl ocated where the Fraser River meets the sea (walking and cycling 4 km jetty into the Salish Sea, walking trails and bird watching).
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