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Ride the Shore
Trip Planning
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How it works
Ride the Shore Inc. has negotiated agreements with a number of local tourism service providers who are committed to providing good service and value. You can make arrangements for accommodations, vehicle rentals, bike rentals, guides, and maps on this site. If you would like a price quote, please complete the booking form below. We will check availability and prices and get back to you by email. Remember there are no set itineraries or destinations – you have complete flexibility to plan your trip according to your specifications.

Note that Ride the Shore Inc. charges a booking fee of $20 (Canadian) per person.

Getting Here
Ride the Shore Inc. service starts once you reach Vancouver. The easiest way to get to Vancouver is by air. There are direct flights to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) from several US cities as well as all major cities across Canada. Carriers offering direct service to Vancouver include Air Canada, United, American Airlines, Alaska/Horizon Airlines, Continental Airlines, American West, and Delta Airlines. Bikes (boxed) are sometimes carried without charge as part of your baggage allowance. Check with your airline.

You can also fly into Seattle, WA and drive to Vancouver (approximately 3 hours). Please note that Ride the Shore Inc. is not able to assist with rental cars in Seattle at present. If you choose to rent a vehicle in Seattle, please ensure it’s licensed and insured for travel to Canada.

Booking with Ride the Shore Inc.

Step 1: Contact information
Please provide your contact information so we can get back to you. Please be assured that we will only contact with a price quote – your email and phone number will not stored or used for any other purposes. Or, if you prefer, call us 1 888 301 BIKE (2453). We’d be happy to answer questions and provide suggestions on itineraries.

Name:
Email:

Phone:

Step 2: Accommodation
Ride the Shore Inc. has negotiated competitive rates with a number of accommodation suppliers. Your choices range from full service hotels to small inns, bed and breakfasts, cabins, and camping. Ride the Shore staff has inspected all properties. We have tried to find bike friendly properties that are close to the trails. Feel like camping in one place and staying in a full service hotel in another? No problem. You have complete flexibility to choose whatever accommodation you want.

Approx Dates:

# People:
Skill Levels:
Expert Advanced Intermediate Beginner
Riding Style:

Freeride

X-C

Downhill

Destination

# of Nights

Accommodation Type

# of Rooms/Sites

North Shore

Squamish

Whistler

Kamloops

* for more specific accommodation needs, please contact us.

Step 3: Rental Requirements
You will need a vehicle while you’re here to get between riding destinations (and to shuttle if you are so inclined). Ride the Shore Inc. has negotiated rates with a major car rental company. There must be at least one licensed driver over 25 with a credit card to rent a vehicle. Minivans or SUVs are the only vehicles available that are suitable for carrying bikes.

Vehicle Rental


Bike Rentals
We can arrange bike rentals in North Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler or Kamloops if you choose not to bring your bike. Unless you specify differently, all rental bikes will be full suspension with disc brakes.

Bike Rental

North Shore:

Squamish:

Whistler:

Kamloops:



Guides
Although you are not obligated to hire a guide, there is no better way to experience the best riding in an area, learn some new riding techniques, and not get lost! All Ride the Shore guides are very experienced riders and have extensive knowledge of the area. All guides have first aid training. Guiding costs vary, but count on approximately $200 (Canadian) for a group of up to 4 people (4 hour tour)

Do you want a guide?  

North Shore:

Squamish:

Whistler:

Kamloops:

Maps
We sell up to date trail maps that are produced locally.

North Shore maps
(3 available in the series)

Squamish

Whistler

Other Requests
If you want information or prices on any other recreational activities or riding destinations in BC, please detail your requests in the space below.
We'd be happy to help.




  


*It is important that you are aware that riding on the North Shore, in Squamish, and in Whistler is very different than what you may be used to. Due to the climate and topography of the Coast Mountain range, trails can be very steep and rugged. Be aware that the risk of injury is considerable.


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