By Wanda and Jim
West Coast Rides! So many places to explore on and off a bike. Both Wanda and myself are looking forward to doing Vancouver Island and the coast on a motorcycle. One of the first routes that comes to mind is one we took in our car with the kids about 10 years back.
The Circle Route
The Circle Route takes us from our starting point near Chemainus, north to Courtenay/Comox Terminal, a ferry trip across the Salish sea to the Powell River on the mainland.
Travelling south on the beautiful Sunshine Coast highway you hug the coastline taking in the stunning views. At Saltery Bay Terminal you catch a second ferry which takes you across the inlet to land at the Earls Cove Terminal. Hop on the Sunshine Coast highway again going through Sechelt and Gibsons (where the Beachcombers series was filmed, stop an have a coffee or lunch at Molly’s Reach, it’s still there).
Molly’s Reach at Gibsons BC
After hanging out with “Relic” for awhile you make your way to the third ferry crossing at Langdale Terminal and land at Horseshoe Bay Terminal. Highway #1 will take you into West Vancouver (if you take a short detour at this point you can also check out the Capilano Suspension Bridge).
Back on route takes you to Stanley Park, leaving the park by Burrand St Bridge you can stop at the Grandville Island Public Market and once you’ve stocked up on fresh fruit and veggies or maybe stopped to have a great meal on the wharf, make your way to Tsawwassan Terminal.
Stanley Park Seawall.
Granville Public Market
Here you have a choice to go back to Chemainus via Duke Point or check out the Gulf Islands by landing instead at Long Harbour on Salt Spring Island. Head home via your final ferry ride from the Vesuvius Terminal to Crofton Vancouver Island and the short ride home.
Back to Chemainus
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