Victoria Trip Overview
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
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Victoria, Canada
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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
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.
Stop At:
• Kinsol Trestle, Gleneagles Road, British Columbia Canada
Sample Menu
• scones or muffins – warm fresh made scones/muffins to start off the day
• Picnic lunch – Each person has a lunch kit filled with local delights. Diet issues no problem with notice.This tour is all about local sights and delights.
• Dessert & Wine – After your cycle we’re off to a beautiful local winery to brag about our ride. Sit back and enjoy a seasonal dessert with a glass of wine.
