Terra Nova Rural Park – Dyke Gravel Path loop from Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

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Terra Nova Rural Park – Dyke Gravel Path loop from Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

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Terra Nova Rural Park – Dyke Gravel Path loop from Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

01:37

15.5km

10m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

Railway Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Railway Greenway is built on the former Lulu Island route of the BC Electric Railroad, which ran from 1905 to 1958. Today, this greenway stretches 5 kilometres from the Britannia Shipyards to where it meets the Middle Arm Dyke Recreational Trail. Along the route, there is a bike pump track, public bathrooms, drinking fountains, community gardens, and bike racks.

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4.29 km

Railway Granville Bike Park

Highlight • MTB Park

The Railway Granville Bike Park is centred around a pump track, which is great for kids and beginner bikers. The track is paved with coloured lines that are easy to follow and keep bike traffic flowing safely. This park has benches, a water fountain, street parking but minimal shade, and no restroom. Restrooms can be found across the street at the Thompson Community Centre.

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7.79 km

Terra Nova Rural Park

Highlight • Natural

Terra Nova Rural Park is located along West Dyke Trail in the Thompson neighborhood. It borders the Sturgeon Bank Wildlife Management Area and offers magnificent views of the Salish Sea. (Visit May 31, 2025)
South of the park lies the Terra Nova Natural Area.
Source: richmond.ca/parks-recreation/parks/parksearch/park.aspx?ID=80

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11.1 km

Dyke Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

13.3 km

Garry Point Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This park has well-maintained easy walking trails, clean restrooms, and panoramic views of the Fraser River and open ocean to the east. In the spring you can come here to see the orchard of cherry blossom trees lining the path.

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