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Dyke Gravel Path – Terra Nova Rural Park loop from Aberdeen

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British Columbia

Richmond

Dyke Gravel Path – Terra Nova Rural Park loop from Aberdeen

Easy

4.7

(3)

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Dyke Gravel Path – Terra Nova Rural Park loop from Aberdeen

01:49

21.8km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.03 km

Terra Nova Cannery and Sea Island Japanese Community History

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The West Dyke Trail in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, is a 5.5 km (3.4 mi) one-way trail along the western edge of Lulu Island, following the dyke system. This easy, flat trail is ideal for walking, biking, and running, offering scenic views of Sturgeon Bank, the Gulf Islands, and Vancouver International Airport. It connects to the Middle Arm Trail and features access points like Garry Point Park and Terra Nova Rural Park. Popular for birdwatching and enjoying coastal scenery

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10.9 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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13.1 km

Dyke Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

16.4 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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20.4 km

Middle Arm Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 5.5-kilometer multi-use trail follows along the middle arm of the Fraser River and passes through or by a number of parks, sculpture gardens, and viewpoints. It also connects with the West Dyke Trail at its western end if you're looking to do a longer excursion.

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21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

3.85 km

1.43 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

3.45 km

2.89 km

197 m

Elevation

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Dyke Gravel Path – Terra Nova Rural Park loop from Aberdeen

Terra Nova Cannery and Sea Island Japanese Community History

Garry Point Park

Dyke Gravel Path

Terra Nova Rural Park

Middle Arm Trail

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