Cycling in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby is a strong B.C. cycling destination for riders interested in urban trails, Trans Canada Trail and SkyTrain-connected riding. In the wider Metro Vancouver area, the riding character is shaped by urban bikeways, greenways and regional connections. Conditions vary from flat river lowlands to steep North Shore hills, so the official cycling map matters more than straight-line distance.
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For a first visit, build the day around one of the route ideas below rather than simply choosing the shortest road between two points. Match the route to your bike, surface preference, traffic comfort and available daylight.
Burnaby works particularly well for transit-assisted cycling. A visitor can choose a one-way route, use SkyTrain to reposition, or link the city's north-south and east-west paths into a longer loop. The terrain changes quickly around Burnaby Mountain, so route comfort and elevation matter.
Best bike rides and trail ideas in Burnaby
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Burnaby Trans Canada Trail — 12.1 km across the north side, mixing paved/gravel paths with some road sections.
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City bike routes and urban trails — Burnaby reports more than 70 km of routes and pathways.
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Burnaby Mountain area — steeper natural-surface options for riders seeking a harder outing.
How to plan the ride
If you are visiting Burnaby for the first time, start with the most separated, signed or trail-based option that fits your bike, then add road mileage only after checking the current local map. Weather, construction, wildfire conditions, seasonal maintenance and trail closures can change quickly in B.C., so confirm the latest official notice on the day you ride.
Before you ride
- Check TransLink's current local cycling map before choosing a route.
- Use transit to shorten one-way rides or bypass uncomfortable road sections where permitted.
B.C. cycling rules still apply: obey traffic controls, ride in the permitted direction, use required lights and reflectors after dark, and wear an approved bicycle helmet. On shared paths, slow down around people walking, dogs, children and other riders; local bylaws or park rules may add extra restrictions.
Suggested follow-up articles
- Burnaby Trans Canada Trail: A Local Cycling Guide
- City bike routes and urban trails: A Local Cycling Guide
- A First-Time Cyclist's Guide to Burnaby, BC
Official sources
These are the municipal, regional and trail-management sources used for this guide. Check their current notices before relying on exact access or closure information.
- City of Burnaby — Walking, Hiking and BikingMore than 70 km of bike routes and urban trails; difficulty guidance.
- City of Burnaby — Trans Canada Trail12.1 km Burnaby TCT route with paved/gravel and road sections.
- TransLink — Cycling in Metro VancouverRegional and local cycling maps, route comfort, transit connections and bike parking.
- Trails BC — Lower Mainland / Southwest B.C.Lower Mainland and Sea-to-Sky Trans Canada Trail context and cycling alternates.