Are e-bikes necessary or optional?

E-bikes are available and recommended for smoother cycling, but not mandatory if you’re confident on a traditional bike.

How physically demanding is the hike portion?

The hike includes elevation changes and stairs requiring a moderate to good fitness level; it’s not suited for beginners without experience.

What is included in the trip price?

Transportation within Vancouver, bike or e-bike rental, helmet, lunch, and a local guide are all included.

What should I bring on the trip?

Bring water, weather-appropriate layered clothing, a camera, and any personal snacks you might need.

Is the trip suitable for children?

This trip does not specify a minimum age, but good fitness and comfort with hiking and cycling are required; families should inquire directly.

Where does the trip start and end?

Breakaway Adventures offers pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Vancouver proper for convenience.

Hike and Bike Vancouver Forests with Breakaway Adventures | Bike Tour | E-Bike

Vancouver’s rugged North Shore offers an outdoor playground where dense forests meet rushing rivers and dramatic mountain views. Breakaway Adventures taps into this natural playground with its Hike and Bike Vancouver Forests trip—a combined trekking and cycling adventure that highlights two of the region’s standout natural areas: Lynn Canyon Park and Seymour Demonstration Forest. Lynn Canyon is known for its old-growth Douglas firs and the iconic 50-meter Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, which spans a deep, clear-water gorge carved by glacial meltwater. This hike is not just a walk through the woods; it’s a passage through a landscape sculpted by natural forces and teeming with West Coast flora like salal and sword ferns, and fauna including black-tailed deer and vibrant Pacific salmon in seasonal streams.

The adventure continues with a scenic e-bike ride along the Seymour River through Seymour Demonstration Forest, an evergreen spread dedicated to sustainable forestry practices and education. The ride is a mix of shaded trails and open stretches, clinging to the riverbanks and opening up to panoramic mountain vistas at the Seymour Dam. Here, guests pause for a lunch set against the backdrop of towering peaks and tranquil water—a perfect vantage point to reflect on the day’s journey.

This is a physically engaging trip, requiring a good fitness level to handle the elevation changes and stairs in Lynn Canyon, balanced by the option of e-bikes for a smoother return. Breakaway Adventures distinguishes itself by blending natural history and active travel into one seamless experience, all facilitated by knowledgeable local guides and inclusive transportation within Vancouver proper. For anyone visiting Vancouver with an appetite for authentic wilderness and fresh air—and a taste for adventure—this trip is a stand-out way to step beyond the city limits and into the forests that define this region’s wild edge.

About Breakaway Adventures

Breakaway Adventures is a guided-tour operator that lists a diverse collection of outdoor experiences across Southeast Alaska and coastal British Columbia. The business offers jet-boat excursions, glacier tours, river adventures, e-bike rentals and guided rides, hikes, snowshoe outings, and private shuttle services. Destinations in the published trip list include Wrangell (Shakes Lake/Glacier and Petroglyph Beach), Petersburg (LeConte Glacier connections), Vancouver, Whistler, Squamish, and Victoria. Breakaway Adventures' documented offerings include the Extreme Wrangell Jet Boat Adventure; the LeConte Glacier Tour with Petersburg; Stikine River/John Muir Adventure; multiple Vancouver-area e-bike and hike options; Rad Power E-Bike Rental; and a Private Shuttle to Whistler.

Trip summaries supplied by the business note equipment and itinerary details when applicable—for example, weather gear is provided for open-boat rides and the Rad Runner 2 is specified for e-bike rentals. Several tours highlight coastal features (beach walks, low-tide exploration), rainforest hikes, suspension-bridge waterfalls, and Sea to Sky Highway viewpoints such as the Chief and Shannon Falls. Duration details appear for select trips (the LeConte Glacier Tour lists a seven-hour itinerary; other tours list four-hour and full-day options). The published tour list covers a wide range of activity levels, from brisk town rides and picnic hikes to glacier and jet-boat adventures.

Booking and logistics information is provided within each trip listing to help travelers select appropriate tours and equipment. Trip descriptions reference specific sites—Rainbow Falls, Petroglyph Beach, Shakes Lake/Glacier, LeConte Glacier—so visitors can choose itineraries that match interests in glaciers, coastline, or mountain scenery. Breakaway Adventures' catalog focuses on outdoor guided experiences and rentals across the listed Alaska and British Columbia locations.