Canada Archives - BIKEPACKING.com https://bikepacking.com/locations/canada/ Bikepacking Routes, Stories, Gear, and Inspiration Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:30:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 8 Rivers Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/8-rivers-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/8-rivers-overnighter/#comments Mon, 08 May 2023 11:11:21 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=147270 8 Rivers Overnighter, British ColumbiaThe 8 Rivers Overnighter is on the unceded territories of the Secwepemc and Ktunaxa people and the chosen home of the Metis People of BC. It is my honour and duty to bring Truth and Reconciliation, and the Calls to Action to life in this region, in partnership with our Indigenous and Metis communities. The […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/8-rivers-overnighter/feed/ 4 Hereford Express Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/hereford-express/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/hereford-express/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:03:10 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=143195 Hereford Express Overnighter, QuebecAs its title implies, the Hereford Express is a direct way to leave the populated area of Sherbrooke to join the quiet and woody hills of Mount Hereford, near the New Hampshire border. Famous locally for its backcountry skiing slopes and amazing mountain biking trails, the sector is also a gem for bikepacking. It is […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/hereford-express/feed/ 16 The Sea to Sky Trail, British Columbia https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-sea-to-sky-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-sea-to-sky-trail/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2022 13:54:20 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=132329 Sea to Sky Trail, BikepackingAdditional photos by Nathan Reimer The Sea to Sky Trail has an interesting history that existed long before mountain bikes and hiking boots. It was originally used as a travel and trade route by the Coast Salish and Interior Salish First Nations to connect the coast and interior. In the late 1700s and early 1800s, […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-sea-to-sky-trail/feed/ 34 Eastern Divide Trail (S2): Tamarack https://bikepacking.com/routes/edt2/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/edt2/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:13:07 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=131935 Eastern Divide Trail Segment 2 TamarackNOTE: Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and parts of New Brunswick recently experienced extreme damage and loss from post-tropical storm Fiona (September 24-25, 2022). As such, this route may have flooding, downed trees, and other damage that make it unpassable or unsafe at present. We posted this guide for planning a trip at a later date; if […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/edt2/feed/ 76 Eastern Divide Trail (S1): Boreal https://bikepacking.com/routes/edt1/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/edt1/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:47:20 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=126114 Newfoundland T'Railway bikepackingWords by John Duffett, Logan Watts, and Tsinnijinnie Russell / Photos by John Duffet The 5,900-mile Eastern Divide Trail begins its multi-ecosystem traverse by crossing the island of Newfoundland, home to one of the southernmost large tracts of boreal forest in North America. Boreal forests—also known as taiga—are one of the world’s largest biomes, representing […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/edt1/feed/ 38 La Transgaspesie https://bikepacking.com/routes/la-transgaspesie/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/la-transgaspesie/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:48:55 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=121670 La Transgaspesie Bikepacking Route, QuebecWith the Chic-Choc Mountains, the sinuous coast caressed by the waves of the Saint-Lawrence Gulf, the thick and vast boreal forest, and salmon rivers with a worldwide reputation, the Gaspé Peninsula is probably one of the most beautiful places in Northeast America. Home to the Mi’kmaw Nation, it has welcomed, over the last three centuries, […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/la-transgaspesie/feed/ 37 Ridout-Bigwind Rugged Ramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/ridout-bigwind-rugged-ramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/ridout-bigwind-rugged-ramble/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:53:12 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=117700 Ridout-Bigwind Rugged Ramble bikepacking overnighterDriving north from Toronto, you leave the city behind, then the suburbs, then rolling hills and farmland. Just as you begin to drift into a state of weekend-getaway highway hypnosis, something catches your eye. Is that a huge slab of granite jutting out beside the road? Yes, yes it is. Shrubbery and farmlands make way […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/ridout-bigwind-rugged-ramble/feed/ 22 Tree to Sea Loop, Vancouver Island https://bikepacking.com/routes/tree-to-sea-loop-vancouver-island/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/tree-to-sea-loop-vancouver-island/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:26:19 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=106004 Tree To Sea Loop, Vancouver IslandSlight update to route between Upper Campbell Lake and Gold River as of May 2022—make sure to download the latest route file. Vancouver Island is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, boasting year-round access, diverse landscapes, and loads of bikepacking potential. Unfortunately, some outdoor recreation is prohibited due to land access issues stemming from the logging […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/tree-to-sea-loop-vancouver-island/feed/ 204 Crowsnest-Castle Cruise https://bikepacking.com/routes/crowsnest-castle-cruise/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/crowsnest-castle-cruise/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:26:28 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=105119 Crowsnest-Castle CruiseSeptember 2022 Update: On both the Cruise and Crawl routes, there is currently a locked gate at approximately kilometre 72, requiring riders to return on the west side of the route/loop instead of heading north east towards Castle Falls. It’s still possible to ride north to the falls as and out and back, since the […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/crowsnest-castle-cruise/feed/ 14 The Lower Sunshine Coast Bikepacking Route https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-lower-sunshine-coast/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-lower-sunshine-coast/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:30:05 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=9073 lower Sunshine Coast bikepacking routeUpdated August 2021 (originally published July 2015) May 25th, 2022: Active logging from mile 21-22, access prohibited. Suggested detour is to cut under power lines between mile 18.4-22. This route loosely follows Stages 3 and 4 of the world-famous BC Bike Race, for that same “ultimate singletrack experience” without the mayhem and expense of an […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-lower-sunshine-coast/feed/ 133 Texada Ridge Runner: Bikepacking Texada Island https://bikepacking.com/routes/texada-ridge-runner-route/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/texada-ridge-runner-route/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:31:07 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=101242 Texada Time, Texada Island BikepackingAll it takes is a short ferry ride from Powell River to access Texada Island, the largest of the Northern Gulf Islands. This once-booming mining town has a whirlwind history that includes gold mining and illegal grow-ops. And unlike nearby islands and the mainland, Texada has no predatory animals to be concerned about. The vast […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/texada-ridge-runner-route/feed/ 34 Snowden or Dust, Vancouver Island https://bikepacking.com/routes/snowden-or-dust-route/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/snowden-or-dust-route/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:40:16 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=100141 Snowden or Dust, Vancouver IslandCampbell River is quickly becoming a top destination for mountain bikers looking to escape the crowds on Vancouver Island. And the region also has all the fixings for some of the best bikepacking on the island. With immediate access to trails right from the city, all the amenities you could ever need, and a never-ending […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/snowden-or-dust-route/feed/ 29 BC Grasslands Circuit https://bikepacking.com/routes/bc-grasslands-circuit/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bc-grasslands-circuit/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:30:22 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=80292 BC Grasslands Extravaganza RouteWhen most people think of British Columbia, they picture towering, glacier-capped mountains and vast conifer forests. In the south-central part of the province, however, lies a unique and environmentally significant grassland landscape. B.C.’s grasslands make up just one percent of its land base but provide habitat for almost a third of the province’s threatened and […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bc-grasslands-circuit/feed/ 33 10 Lakes Overnighter, Powell River https://bikepacking.com/routes/10-lakes-overnighter-powell-river/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/10-lakes-overnighter-powell-river/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:25:39 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=80485 10 Lakes Overnighter, Powell RiverPhotos and additional logistics by Miles Arbour The 10 Lakes Overnighter is a scenic 103km gravel loop that starts and ends in downtown Powell River, British Columbia. The majority of the route is characterized by fast-rolling gravel roads that circumnavigate the Smith Range, passing by a total of 10 different freshwater lakes, providing fantastic swimming, […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/10-lakes-overnighter-powell-river/feed/ 39 Lac Du Bois Tranquility https://bikepacking.com/routes/lac-du-bois-tranquility/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/lac-du-bois-tranquility/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:12:21 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=82667 Lac du Bois Tranquility Route, KamloopsNorth of Kamloops, British Columbia, exists a maze of scenic gravel roads that pass through beautiful grasslands, mossy forests, deep canyons, and jaw-dropping landscapes that could be straight out of a Western film. From forgotten homesteads in the Arrowstone Hills to a once booming gold operation along the Tranquille River, the historical relevance of this […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/lac-du-bois-tranquility/feed/ 32 The Sawpa (Cloudburst Mountain) Divide https://bikepacking.com/routes/cloudburst-mountain-divide/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/cloudburst-mountain-divide/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:24:04 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=80952 Saw̓pa, Cloudburst Mountain DivideSeptember 2022 Update: Unfortunately the decommissioned logging road at the top of the Cloudburst Branch (the high point of the route) is closed to public access and as such, should not be ridden. We’re hoping the pass will be open in the spring of 2023. Squamish is one of the undeniable hubs of BC mountain […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/cloudburst-mountain-divide/feed/ 13 Chute Lake Charcuterie https://bikepacking.com/routes/chute-lake-charcuterie/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/chute-lake-charcuterie/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:02:46 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=81198 Chute Lake Charcuterie KelownaThere’s a lot to keep you busy in the Okanagan Valley. From world famous wine tours to enjoying Lake Okanagan, the areas surrounding Kelowna are popular tourist destinations for a reason. For cyclists, the opportunities for adventure are nearly endless. Several well-developed trail systems will entertain new and experienced riders alike, and with close proximity […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/chute-lake-charcuterie/feed/ 18 The Foret Ouareau Loop https://bikepacking.com/routes/foret-ouareau-loop/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/foret-ouareau-loop/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:35:01 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=80339 Forêt Ouareau Loop bikepacking overnighter, MontrealThe Forêt Ouareau Loop is roughly a 280 kilometre route that departs from the center of Montreal, Quebec, and heads northwest up into the Laurentian Mountains before rambling through the Forêt Ouareau Regional Park. This trip connects the Route Verte cycling route, sections of pavement, quiet country lanes, rolling gravel roads, sandy ATV trails, rough […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/foret-ouareau-loop/feed/ 33 The Powell River Sampler https://bikepacking.com/routes/powell-river-sampler/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/powell-river-sampler/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:54:53 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=78575 Powell River Sampler, Bikepacking RoutePhotos and additional logistics by Miles Arbour Powell River and its surrounding area has immediate access to a playground of backcountry adventure, and the Powell River Sampler aims to provide a taste of what’s available. The route is designed to be ridden south to north, from Saltery Bay to Powell River, linking the Lower Sunshine […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/powell-river-sampler/feed/ 32 The Englishman River Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/englishman-river-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/englishman-river-overnighter/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:09:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=76886 Englishman River Overnighter RouteVancouver Island locals have found creative ways to explore the unending maze of logging roads and doubletrack that’s strewn about the island. Although a big portion of the island is owned by private logging companies, there are endless opportunities for bikepackers looking to experience the island on two wheels, and The Englishman River Overnighter serves […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/englishman-river-overnighter/feed/ 27 Cowichan Valley 8 https://bikepacking.com/routes/cowichan-valley-8/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/cowichan-valley-8/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:25:35 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=68453 Cowichan Valley 8 Bikepacking RouteCowichan Valley Trail Closures: There have been reports that sections along the Cowichan Valley Trail are closed due to washouts caused by heavy rainfall. Reach out to the Cowichan Valley Regional District for current conditions before heading out. Vancouver Island, located off Canada’s Pacific Coast, is a four-season playground for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/cowichan-valley-8/feed/ 120 Griffith Highland Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/griffith-highland-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/griffith-highland-overnighter/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2019 12:52:15 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=66333 Griffith Highland Overnighter LoopThe Griffith Highland Overnighter is a mostly gravel loop filled with satisfing descents and traverses through beautiful Crown land (provincially owned public land) that’s relatively close to Ottawa. While these roads are technically “unmaintained” (i.e. no winter maintenance), touring, gravel and mountain bikes alike will feel at home riding this loop. Those prepared for adventure […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/griffith-highland-overnighter/feed/ 12 Newfoundland T’Railway https://bikepacking.com/routes/newfoundland-trailway/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/newfoundland-trailway/#comments Thu, 23 May 2019 12:13:11 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=57053 Newfoundland T'Railway bikepackingThe Newfoundland Railway was constructed in the late 1800s, with the main line from St. John’s in the east to Port Aux Basques on the west coast completed in 1898. With few roads on the island at that time, the railway opened up Newfoundland’s interior to logging and mining, and provided an important link to […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/newfoundland-trailway/feed/ 70 The Audible: Bikepacking Cypress Hills https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-cypress-hills/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-cypress-hills/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:01:13 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=36860 bikepacking Cypress Hills, CanadaThe Cypress Hills are an oasis in the middle of the huge, dry prairie. Often forgotten for the splendour of the mountainous National Parks to the west, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park offers a bit of everything. Rising 600 meters above the surrounding flatlands, this “Island in the sky” escaped glaciation in the last ice age, […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-cypress-hills/feed/ 23 The BC Trail https://bikepacking.com/routes/bc-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bc-trail/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:14:01 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=35031 BC Epic 1000 Bikepacking RouteMay 2022: There are closures along the KVR due to washouts and landslides. Learn more here. July 2022: There are additional closures between Hope and Chilliwack Lake due to washouts. Information on closures can be found here, and an interactive map showing forest service road conditions can be found here. The BC Trail traverses eastward […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bc-trail/feed/ 272 Central Ontario Loop Trail (COLT) https://bikepacking.com/routes/central-ontario-loop-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/central-ontario-loop-trail/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2016 13:46:43 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=24672 Central Ontario Loop Trail (COLT) Bikepacking RouteFeb 2023 Update: Some folks have let us know that several sections of ATV trails that the COLT follows are in rough shape and slow going. Be prepared for tough conditions and use big tires. Ontario is well known for vast networks of rocky and root-filled singletrack, boasting accessibility from major city centers like Toronto […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/central-ontario-loop-trail/feed/ 126 Bikepacking the Camelsfoot Range https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-the-camelsfoot-range/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-the-camelsfoot-range/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:31:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=10593 Bikepacking B.C. - The Camelsfoot RangeThere’s an unusually long and gentle alpine ridge making a stripe across the Camelsfoot Range – Nine Mile Ridge. Parallel, and just north, is the now closed China Head FSR, which is described as, “washed out, very rough, and only suitable for 4WD vehicles.” Perfect as a link into a loop with that big ridge. […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-the-camelsfoot-range/feed/ 4 The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) Planning Guide https://bikepacking.com/routes/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-gdmbr/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-gdmbr/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:26:53 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=7351 Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, GDMBR*We acknowledge that the majority of this route travels through the unceded traditional territory of the First Nations and Indigenous peoples who first occupied it. Learn more at Native-Land.ca. The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR), developed and mapped in 1997 by the Adventure Cycling Association, is approximately 2,700 miles long and is considered by […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/great-divide-mountain-bike-route-gdmbr/feed/ 359 Bikepacking the Best of the South Chilcotin Mountains https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-the-chilcotin-mountains/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-the-chilcotin-mountains/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:39:36 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=6713 Bikepacking the Chilcotin Mountains, CanadaUpdated September 2020 For many mountain bikers living in the Pacific Northwest, a floatplane assisted trip into this wilderness park sits high on the bucket list. But, for anyone who enjoys pedaling, there is no need for a noisy and costly flight. The wide-open Relay and Big Creek valleys offer climbing on top-notch singletrack, and […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-the-chilcotin-mountains/feed/ 37 The Coast Mountains Bikepacking Route, British Columbia https://bikepacking.com/routes/coast-mountains-bikepacking-route/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/coast-mountains-bikepacking-route/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:01:04 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=6572 The Coast Mountains Bikepacking Route, British ColumbiaThis route connects a series of forest service roads, 4×4 tracks, and horse trails along the drier eastern edge of the cordillera from Harrison Lake, on the edge of Vancouver’s sprawl, to the hamlet of Tatla Lake on Highway 20. It travels from humid coastal lowlands, through dry canyons, high alpine tundra, and into the […]

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