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Explore Victoria at your own pace with self-guided bike and walking tours. Each route lists the places and photos you will pass.
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Pedego Electric Bikes Victoria sponsors our self guided bike tours. Rent an e-bike or book a guided ride below to explore these routes.
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Self guided bike tour
Scenic waterfront riding along Victoria's coastline. About 27 km.
Along the way: Market Square, Red Fish Blue Fish, Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Fisherman's Wharf, Ogden Point, Mile Zero Monument, Ross Bay Cemetery, Gonzales Beach, Oak Bay Marina, Parachute Ice Cream - Oak Bay and 1 more on the map
Self guided bike tour
A pretty ride through neighbourhoods known for spring cherry blossoms. About 12 km.
Along the way: St. Ann's Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site, Moka House Coffee, Beacon Hill Totem Pole, Mile Zero Monument, Carr House National Historic Site, Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, The Bent Mast
Self guided bike tour
The full tour of Victoria's top sights, about 3 to 4 hours. About 21 km.
Along the way: St. Ann's Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site, Beacon Hill Children's Farm, Clover Point, Ross Bay Cemetery, Craigdarroch Castle, Government House, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Munro's Books, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square and 4 more on the map
Self guided bike tour
A shorter highlights ride, about 2 hours. About 11 km.
Along the way: St. Ann's Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site, The Moss Lady, Beacon Hill Children's Farm, Beacon Hill Totem Pole, Clover Point, Ross Bay Cemetery, Craigdarroch Castle, Government House
Self guided bike tour
Ride up to Sidney for lunch and a wander, then head back. About 29 km each way.
Along the way: Market Square, Mattick's Farm, Michell's Farm Market, Sidney Bakery Ltd, Beacon Avenue Pier
Self guided bike tour
A fun long ride out to the west shore and back, about 33 km (around 2 h 20 min riding without stops). It heads west from the city centre through Saanich and View Royal toward Hatley Park, home of Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University, then loops back. Take your time at the stops and bring water.
Along the way: Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers, Market Square, The Nest Cafe, Hatley Castle
Distances are measured along each route line and are approximate. Stops "along the way" are hand-picked places along each route.
Victoria is one of the easier Canadian cities to explore by bike. The City of Victoria has built more than 40 km of All Ages and Abilities (AAA) bike routes, protected lanes and quiet neighbourhood bikeways meant to be comfortable for children, new riders and visitors (City of Victoria). Downtown, the 55 km Galloping Goose Regional Trail begins at the Johnson Street Bridge and runs out to Sooke on a gentle former rail grade (Wikipedia).
No ride is risk free, so ride like a local guest: wear a helmet (required by BC law), use lights after dusk, ring a bell when passing on shared paths, slow down or walk your bike in crowded areas like the Inner Harbour, and lock it up when you stop.
Photo credits: see each place's Wikipedia page. Looking for ideas by theme? See our city guides or browse all places.
