Why this route?
Takes the Regional Route cycleway
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
ELEVATION
29 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 37 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Yew StreetQuiet streets279 m
- York AvenueBike path · Regional Route · York · Burrard767 m
- CyclewayBike path · Burrard · Cornwall · TCT35 m
- NB Burrard Street CyclewayBike path · Burrard · Cornwall · TCT1.1 km
- CyclewayBike path · TCT · Pacific · Pacific (Regional)497 m
- Richards StreetBike path · Pacific · Pacific (Regional) · Richards1.4 km
- Dunsmuir StreetBike path · Richards · Dunsmuir · Regional Route302 m
- Cambie StreetBike path · Dunsmuir · Regional Route · Cambie Street Bikeway321 m
- Unnamed pathSome traffic85 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Kitsilano to Gastown?
About 19 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 4.7 km. The most direct route is 4.7 km and takes about 19 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Kitsilano to Gastown?
SuperSafe™ goes via York Avenue, NB Burrard Street Cycleway and Richards Street, using Regional Route, York, Burrard, Cornwall, TCT, Pacific, Pacific (Regional), Richards, Dunsmuir and Cambie Street Bikeway. 98% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Kitsilano to Gastown hilly?
No. It climbs 29 m in total and is flat for almost all of it.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?
Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Kitsilano.
Is the Cyclemate app free?
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Vancouver map are included.
Why does the route change?
It is planned live on Cyclemate's Vancouver map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.