Coast Mountain Circle Route Bicycle Touring I British Columbia I Canada #3

The Thompson River leaves the route to join up with the Fraser River. There are breathtaking views of the green water of the Thompson River as it mingles with the muddy flow of the Fraser River.

Day 05: Hope to Vancouver

Place for the Night: Sweet Home :) Riding Time: 10 Hts e 13 Minutes - Distance: 170.18 Km

We left Hope located at the junction of two of the Fraser and Coquihalla Rivers where Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon meet.

There are two alternative ways to go to Vancouver. One is the faster south side (on Trans-Canada Highway 1) and the other north side of Fraser Valley (on Lougheed 7. Lougheed 7 is less busy and more scenic and traverses sweeping panoramic views of the Fraser Valley.

We followed the Lougheed Route 7 lookout with sweeping views of the Fraser Valley and traversed rolling hills, mountain views, farmland, lakes and along winding rivers. There are many adventure opportunities such as: hiking, biking, rowing and golf.

This route is also called the route which runs east to west from Hope to Coquitlam.

This is the road that takes you through the towns:

Harrison Mills is a community Situated in the Fraser Valley near the confluence of the Harrison and Fraser Rivers, agricultural farming.

Mission is located on the North Shore of the Fraser River.

Maple Ridge

Pitt Meadows is a small community in southwestern British Columbia. It has some amazing Trails, Parks.

Coquitlam  is a city in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Lots outdoor adventures.

Vancouver - the end of a lovely Tour!

Along the road we crossed there were many villages including; Boston Bar, Tuckkwiowhum Herritage Village, Hell's Gate  Alexandra Bridge, Hell's Gate Airtram and Yale Historical Site the Hope.

We arrived in Hope is a small town located in BC's Fraser Canyon, Coast Mountains region. It is a great place for outdoor adventures. Lots of hiking trails to explore including Hope Lookout Trail. we camped at Telte-Yet Camp Site.  After that we went to grocery shopping in the town and walk around and we saw see the chainsaw wood sculpture collection on display. Those carvings are incredible! Finally we had dinner near the camapfire which kept us warm after the day spent pedaling under so much rain! It was a nice ride, great scenery and rain for hours!

Place for the night: Campground/Hope - Riding Time: 8.17.51 Hrs -Distance: 118.00 Km

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Bridal Veil Falls is a community in the Fraser Valley as viewed from the road. You can visit it by a short walk up to a waterfall.

And here we are in Vancouver after 10 and 13 minutes on the bike, covering 170.18 kilometres. It was a long ride but with pleasant views and it was a nice tour in good company!

Total kilometers travelled: 632.42 Km

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