What’s more exciting than getting your photo taken with a giant Salmon? This list will help know what to see while biking across this large country (and specifically BC) with many exciting roadside attractions.
The Cross Canada Project – Documentary Review
We recently watched Mike Beauchamp’s documentary, The Cross Canada Project, about his 2009 solo bike odyssey. For anyone who thinks Canada is too big to cycle across, this film will prove you wrong. Or, if you are one of the crazies planning for a super long-distance tour, then this video will give you an idea [...]
Shaun has started his journey
If you are looking to vicariously tour across Canada, or looking for more information for your own trip, head over to Shaun’s website to get near-daily updates on his journey. He started in Mid-June, and has now made it to Prince George. He is currently battling mosquitoes, seen a few bears, and learning how to [...]
Quebec’s Route Verte – #1 bike route in the world by National Geographic
Quebec’s route verte is a joint effort between Vélo Québec and the Government of Quebec. The planning and ideas began in the 1980s by Vélo Québec, and by 1995 the Government of Quebec announced it would join forces and invest $88.5 million over 10 years to develop the now over 4,000km park route, which spans [...]
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Listing of across Canada journals
As this site slowly begins to build, I thought it would be a good way start by listing links to journals of others who have already biked across Canada, and in a few instances, to the journals of people preparing for their bike trip. Some people made it coast to coast, some called it quits [...]
Planning
Cycling Coast to Coast on the Trans Canada Trail
Cycling from one coast to another on the Trans Canada Trail is only a dream right now. The trail is completed in some areas, but not in its entirety. The goal of the project is to reach completion by 2017 – for Canada’s 150th birthday and the Trails 25th birthday. There are certainly some areas [...]
Ontario
Cycling in Ontario – laws and road usage
Figuring out which highways cyclists are allowed on in Ontario is much easier than figuring it out in BC. It is also important to know the different laws regarding cyclists, and what fines exists.
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Biking the Trans Canada Highway
The Trans Canada Highway sounds like a great and easy way to cross the country. However there are certain stretches of highway where cycling is not permitted. It is important to be prepared.
British Columbia
British Columbia Cycling Restrictions
Cycling in BC is full of amazing views, challenging climbs, and something new around every corner. However, there are lots of specifics regarding which parts of which highways you can cycle on, and which bridges have special rules regarding cycling. Be sure to be prepared.