EBIKE Cowichan rail trail & Wine & Food-- NO HILLS, NO CARS Let's go!

Highlights

If you can sit on a bike this tour is for you. AMAZING! Our route utilizes quite a bit of abandoned rail lines and includes wonderful meadows, ponds, wildlife, magnificent views and the spectacular curved Kinsol Trestle built in 1921 with a wonderful lunch served on the forest trail. Diet issue no problem with notice. (one hour drive from downtown Victoria to trail head, rest/view stop along the way) The entire route is FLAT, NO HILLS and NO CARS. We dawdle and stop along the way to smell the wild flowers, pick berries or maybe dip your toes in any of the many creeks. We take time to stretch, relax, enjoy lunch and explore before cycling back (approx 7m each way, you can do it!- EBIKES make this easy peasy) Tour includes: transportation from Victoria and return, use of our new EBIKES. After our ride we're off to a local vineyard to celebrate our ride, chat over dessert and a glass of local wine. Dress for the weather, rain or shine we bike! We have rain ponchos You won't believe all the wonderful delights we pack into your lunch kit. Diet issues no problem with notice. We'll stop at the Kinsol Trestle to enjoy our picnic. FYI- groups/6 bring bathing suit -summer dip in creek.

Summary

If you can sit on a bike this tour is for you. AMAZING! Our route utilizes quite a bit of abandoned rail lines and includes wonderful meadows, ponds, wildlife, magnificent views and the spectacular curved Kinsol Trestle built in 1921 with a wonderful lunch served on the forest trail. Diet issue no problem with notice. (one hour drive from downtown Victoria to trail head, rest/view stop along the way) The entire route is FLAT, NO HILLS and NO CARS. We dawdle and stop along the way to smell the wild flowers, pick berries or maybe dip your toes in any of the many creeks. We take time to stretch, relax, enjoy lunch and explore before cycling back (approx 7m each way, you can do it!- EBIKES make this easy peasy) Tour includes: transportation from Victoria and return, use of our new EBIKES. After our ride we're off to a local vineyard to celebrate our ride, chat over dessert and a glass of local wine. Dress for the weather, rain or shine we bike! We have rain ponchos You won't believe all the wonderful delights we pack into your lunch kit. Diet issues no problem with notice. We'll stop at the Kinsol Trestle to enjoy our picnic. FYI- groups/6 bring bathing suit -summer dip in creek.

Tour info

Duration

7 hours

Why take this tour?

This tour is unique to ISLAND TIME TOURS here on Vancouver Island. EBIKES MAKE THIS EASY PEASY RIDE. Our destination: The Kinsol Trestle is one of eight trestles along the Cowichan Valley Trail route. One of the tallest free-standing and most spectacular timber rail trestle structures in the world. At 187 metres in length and standing 44 metres above the salmon bearing Koksilah River. Plenty of time to explore the trestle. Another great picture. The curved trestle among the forest really is something to see. total distance approximately 12K or ~7 miles each way, We will tackle both ways but not before you've had time to stretch, rest,enjoy lunch and explore the trestle.You can do it! Or if everyone prefers one way we can do that too. Designed for NOVICE riders. First time on EBike no worries, we'll show you how prior to hitting the trail. If you prefer to bring your own bike just let us know to ensure space on bike rack. Maximum group size 6

What’s included?

snack, lunch with local tea, dessert with glass of wine at vineyard
Air-conditioned vehicle
Rain poncho -one size fits all. We ride rain or shine.
Use of one of our EBikes, easy peasy ride. First time on Ebike? No worries we'll show you prior to hitting the trail. Must be able to ride a bike.
Gratuities
Groups of 6 possible attraction stop at New Skywalk attraction- price TBA pay driver. Not till July

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 7h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Island Time Tours Ltd.

About operator:

We provide tours and transportation on Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands. Tours offering schedule departures and custom design for the individual or group traveller. Day trips to Multi day trips local and beyond. Transportation offered from Vans, school busses to luxury highway coaches. We specialize in conferences and convention groups working with budgets and time frames. Our customer service skills are well known in the industry.We are the local experts! Let’s Go!