Market Square, Victoria – Johnson Street Bridge loop from Victoria

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Market Square, Victoria – Johnson Street Bridge loop from Victoria

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Market Square, Victoria – Johnson Street Bridge loop from Victoria

03:22

54.4km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 452 m for 148 m

After 17.5 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

554 m

Market Square, Victoria

Highlight • Historical Site

Market Square in Victoria's old town was created as part of an urban renewal project in the 1970s, during which numerous buildings from the late 19th century were renovated.
historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=6060&pid=0

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811 m

Johnson Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Johnson Street Bridge is a futuristic bridge connecting the city centre with Vic West and is a striking landmark over the Upper Harbour. It is beautifully lit at night.

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7.63 km

Portage Park

Highlight • Beach

Portage Park is a small waterfront park tucked along the scenic shores of Portage Inlet and is a popular spot to launch a kayak or paddleboard. There’s a small sandy …

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9.22 km

E&N Rail Trail: Humpback Connector

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The connector parallels the existing rail line as it cuts through town to link up with the Galloping Goose Trail. You can follow this part of the E&N south all the way into downtown Victoria.

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10.0 km

Galloping Goose Trail and E&N Rail Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Here the E & N Rail Trail meets the Galloping Goose Trail.

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13.3 km

Belmont Road Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The trail dips under a mossy support structure for the bridge above. As elsewhere on the trail, the path is surrounded by trees, so it never feels super urban.

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17.6 km

Glen Lake South Beach

Beach

27.3 km

Pacific Rainforest Trail

Highlight • Trail

This section has the character of a tour through the Pacific NP near Ucluelet and Tofino

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42.2 km

Atkins Avenue trailhead

Highlight • Parking

There is a small gravel lot here with space for about five cars. This is a great spot to hop on the Galloping Goose Trail toward Victoria/Colwood or the E&N Rail Trail toward Langford.

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54.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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