Multi day Southern Vancouver Island and Gulf Island Ride
This adventure starts out from Victoria, BC with a train ride up over the scenic Malahat to a small stop appropriately named Cowichan Station.Switch Bridge Tours offers Kayak tours for Kayakers of all abilities.
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Multi day Southern Vancouver Island and Gulf Island Ride
This adventure starts out from Victoria, BC with a train ride up over the scenic Malahat to a small stop appropriately named Cowichan Station. Here you will meet the bikes and begin to ride the rolling hills of Cowichan Valley heading for the small town of Chemainus. "The small town that could" is rich in cultural and historic restoration. After a healthy day of cycling, one of the many comfortable B&Bs awaits your arrival.
Day two takes you to the Ferry ride to Versuivius and Salt Spring Island. This island has seen much growth over the years and maintains a rich amount of natural charm, with world class artists, and an amazing market in the small village of Ganges. A great place to explore and relax in another famed B&B.
After a short ride to Long Harbour Ferry Dock day three starts with more island hopping with a quick trip to Mayne Island. This unique island, as they all are, was made to visit and explore by bike. The full character, long time established pub restaurants, have historical roots when Mayne Island was a stopover on the way to the Cariboo gold rush. The whale watching/kayaking is also great here as is the wellness and close to nature feel.
Day Four offers your arrival back on Vancouver Island into the port town of Sidney , Butchart Gardens is a short ride away and/or an oppportunity to visit the award winning Victoria Estate Winery in North Saanich
The Lockside trail or the Interurban route are natural cylcing routes back towards the city of Victoria.
Accommodation, maps and instructions, bikes with locks and helmets, are all included and some baggage transfers can be arranged.