Point Roberts Circle

There's something very satisfying about a circle ride and Point Roberts is perfect for this.
This tiny bit of the seaside USA lies just south of Vancouver -- a quick drive away.


Park just before the border at Diefenbaker Park 5579 1st Avenue, Tsawwassen.  Unload the bikes and ride south to the border crossing. Bikes have priority over cars, so head up to the wicket and present your passport. 


Once over the border, take a sharp left and backtrack north towards the Canadian border.  Between the two border houses, Roosevelt Road is blocked off for cars, but bikes pass easily through the three red poles.  It's a wahoo-ing downhill all the way to Boundary Bay with a great view of Mount Baker in the distance.  Along the water's edge we explored Bay View Drive and ooed and awed at the summer cabins dotting the shoreline.


Continuing on our ride we found Elm Street, then left on Goodman Drive.  Here it is a bit of a climb, but it's not long until the road flattens.  Follow Boundary Bay Road until it meets Apa Road and go east to take a small detour to Lily Point Park

Back on the route, go west on Apa Road.
Left on South Beach Road.
Right on Edwards Drive.
Right on Simundson Drive.
Left on Apa Road (again!)
Left Marina Drive.
Left Harbor Seal Drive.
Right Edwards Drive.

Take a meander through Lighthouse Marine Park and be sure to look out in the ocean for whales.
This is one of the best places to whale watch near Vancouver!  There is also a great information kiosk in the park.  If you decide to camp, there are many camping spots and barbecue pits for a picnic.

After the park, turn Left onto Marine Drive and head north. If you are hungry for lunch there are many places to eat on Gulf Road: Caffee Capanna, Brewsters, The Reef (like a movie set) and the old Breakers which many Vancouverites will remember as the only spot for Sunday drinking in the 70s.


After lunch be sure to stop at the Heron Gallery, Brewsters and Liberty Wines.

Head north again on Marine Drive until it meets the Canadian border.  There is a marker here, trails to the water and amazing views of the ferry terminal and the San Juan and Gulf Islands.

Head east on Marine Drive until it meets the border.  Although the signs say No Through Road, keep going...bikes can get through No Problem!

                                                 Happy Riding ~ Colleen !

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