At 15 miles round trip you wouldn’t know it because the grade is so gradual and there is so much to see you don’t realize how far you’ve biked. There is some really cool history here along with great views. If you pack a picnic lunch there is lots of scenic spots to relax and enjoy a bite.
Klaus J.
Place rating: 5 Vancouver, Canada
We loved our few hours riding bikes from first parking lot to another one. Please note that they only rent bikes on the eastern parking lot(forgot the name of the station). It’s somewhat tricky to find one’s way there and GPS is not necessarily any use as the roads there are so small. Definitely worth the bike hire, even though they rip you off. Be aware that paying for the bike rental with card is even more pricier than with cash! Arrive early, as the place is popular and parking and rental bikes are scarse. We saw a black bear on the old railbed, so bears do roam this area, even despite all the flocks of people.
Mike G.
Place rating: 4 Vancouver, Canada
Myra Bellevue Provincial Park is a great place to spend some time. You can take in some of British Columbia’s history or take a long hike along the trails. This park is not one of the largest parks in BC but it is still pretty big at 7,829 hectares. For many the real draw here is the old Kettle Valley Railway Trestles. You can walk or bike along the entire system of 18 trestles and 2 tunnels. The original trestles were completed in 1914 and used for the railway and were used for 65 or 70 years until other rail lines made this line obsolete. The trestles fell into disrepair and were almost closed to the public. In 1995 the first effort was put into rebuilding this area for the public to enjoy. Sadly in 2003 a massive forest fire ripped through this valley destroying the old trestles. Lucky the group Myra Canyon Trestle Restoration donated their time and the government put in the money under the disaster relief fund to rebuild the trestles. The entire line of trestles was rebuilt by 2008 for all of BC to enjoy. The trestles are now part of the Trans Canada Trail that goes from coast to coast of Canada! There are also lots of biking and hiking trails on Bellevue Mountain to explore and enjoy. Take your time to explore the history of this park. It has lots to tell you if you dig just below the surface! Like many Okanagan parks this park is open to hunting during the hunting season. Don’t jump to high or wet yourself if you hear a big bang!
