Squamish Discovery Eco-tour
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Squamish Discovery Eco-tour
By Blazing Saddles Adventures
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Join Blazing Saddles Adventures Squamish's first electric mountain bike specialists as we discover the natural beauty and diverse ecosystem of Squamish on high-end electric bikes. Any level of biking ability will enjoy our friendly eco-ride which guides you through the most scenic vistas of Squamish from river to ocean.
Guests will get a chance to see coastal temperate rainforests, salmon spawning habitat, mountains, ancient volcanoes, Howe Sound (the southernmost fjord in North America) and the Squamish River estuary - all in 2-3 hours! Squamish is where the mountains collide with the ocean and is as beautiful as it is diverse.
This tour is for everyone. You do not have to be superfit or an experienced biker. Just have a love for adventure and beautiful places!
Ages 12-110, max of 4 per group
Duration: 2–3 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English, French
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- Use of bicycle
- Helmet
- Start:
- 1861 Mamquam Rd, Squamish, BC V8B 0G2, CanadaWe will meet guests at our Gazebo on the patio beside the Locavore food truck
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 178881P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 178881P1
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Itinerary
- 1861 Mamquam Rd, Squamish, BC V8B 0G2, CanadaWe will meet guests at our Gazebo on the patio beside the Locavore food truck
- 1Estuaries occur where coastal rivers enter the sea, creating a mix of fresh and saltwater habitats. These habitats change with each tide. During flood tide, ocean water pulses into the estuary and up the lower reaches of the river. At ebb, fresh water pours into the estuary basin, pushing a wedge of lighter fresh water and riverborne sediments into the estuary. Why is an estuary important? Protected inner waters of estuaries, laden with sediment, form the richest of coastal environments. Their productivity far exceeds that of either the finest agricultural land or the open ocean. 80% of the Fraser Estuary has been lost, altered/developed. 50% of the Squamish estuary has been lost, altered/developed. Estuaries are a scarce resource, less than 3% of BC's coastline.Pass byMamquam Spawning Channels
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- timwQ455FJ0 contributionsBest Squamish E-Bike ToursI was fortunately to do the guided e-bike tour this past summer with both owner/guides Christian and Brent. I was really impressed with their knowledge of the area and all of the different environments we rode through. Even though I've lived in the area for 14 years, Christian and Brent should me tons of locations I've never seen. I definitely recommend this tour, even for people with little biking experience.Written October 14, 2024
- LouisDgl0 contributionsNice rainy experienceIt was a fantastic tour with Brent who know a bunch of things on the area specially if you have interest in wildlife and nature, you can learn so many things with him! You will also discover really nice spot where you can comeback alone or with friends! We did the tour while raining but it was still a really good experience as the E-bike did all the job! I recomand 100 %!Written April 25, 2023
- Jella730 contributionsBest ebike rental in the sea to skyEbike rental was AMAZING- bikes were brand new and perfect attention to detail that made our day out unforgettable. Thanks so much for the great service and making our ride with friends so special. We will be back for sure- ebikes make the trails even more fun ❤️Written March 19, 2022
- The_Littlest_Hobo-200 contributionsExcellentBikes were in great shape and service was professional and friendly and helpful. Christian was super knowledgeable and made sure we had everything we neededWritten August 23, 2020
- Smudge1860 contributionsA fun, educational and scenic bike tourI saw many parts of Squamish that I did not know about. The e-bikes were great to ride and I had plenty of energy left over after 3 hours of riding ! It was a beautiful and scenic ride with many stops to talk about the landscape, environment, salmon run, etc. The nature reserve was spectacular. The riding was on trails and gravel, through pretty forest groves, along creeks and rivers and the estuary. It was great fun. My daughter and I enjoyed it immensely. Christian, our guide, was enthusiastic, supportive and encouraging.Written June 29, 2020
- bikeandboardguy0 contributionsBest part of the entire honeymoonBrent is the best! My wife and I went on the tour expecting a quick casual bike through town. We were wrong in the best way. He took us through town, to the estuary, and through the woods on some seriously fun single track trails. All along the way he told us information about the forest, the wild life, and the town. He even gave us some suggestions for places to go around town when we were visiting. Don't pass this up!Written October 13, 2019
- kidsoutwest0 contributionsAwesome adventureI really appreciated this activity. An excellent way for anyone who would like to discover areas of Squamish that are less frequented. Christian was a great guide and the quality electric bicycles were very user friendly.Written August 22, 2019
- Josef O0 contributionsGreat bikes & great service!We rented electric bikes for our tour to Elfin Lakes - the service Christian offered was really great, he even took us along to the trailhead parking lot; the bikes are amazing, easy to handle and always perform full traction also on difficult terrain; We will choose Blazing Saddles again when we are here for the next time...Written August 19, 2019
- clare10120160 contributionsBlazing Saddles electric bike tourMy husband and I went for an electric bike tour with Blazing Saddles and it was amazing! Excellent service and very fun! The bikes are easy to handle and the scenery was fantastic. Our guide was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommended!Written August 9, 2019
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Kirsty L
London, UK114 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
I really wanted to do some sort of bike-activity whilst we were in Squamish considering it's so popular but was a bit concerned I'm not very fit or confident, however I had no need to be worried as Brent, our brilliant guide, was friendly, encouraging, and knowledgeable.
We used e-bikes which I'd never used before but were great for helping with hills / when I didn't have the extra oomph needed / confidence. We explored parts of Squamish we never would have known existed otherwise and saw some amazing views and landscapes. We learnt a lot from Brent who explained all about the environment we were in and also give us advice for our next few days in Squamish. Brent also stayed at a good pace so I didn't feel pressured to go faster than I was comfortable which was really appreciated!
I loved this bike tour and would highly recommend it to anyone considering it! It's even made me want to buy an e-bike now I'm home :D
We used e-bikes which I'd never used before but were great for helping with hills / when I didn't have the extra oomph needed / confidence. We explored parts of Squamish we never would have known existed otherwise and saw some amazing views and landscapes. We learnt a lot from Brent who explained all about the environment we were in and also give us advice for our next few days in Squamish. Brent also stayed at a good pace so I didn't feel pressured to go faster than I was comfortable which was really appreciated!
I loved this bike tour and would highly recommend it to anyone considering it! It's even made me want to buy an e-bike now I'm home :D
Written August 3, 2023
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Wow thank you so much - it was such a great day and you did amazing 💪💪
Stay in touch, safe travels and keep biking!!!
Written September 22, 2023
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Mike McLellan
Squamish, Canada13 contributions
My family of 5 had an amazing afternoon touring Squamish with Blazing Saddles. Our guide Brent was not only full of knowledge for my wife and I who have lived in Squamish for 14 years, but hilarious too! We rode trails we didn’t know existed and saw parts of Squamish that were hidden gems. The riding abilities of our kids (15,13,11) range from expert to novice and everyone was comfortable with the brand new ebikes. We would like to have included my wife’s 75 year old Mother as she would have easily kept up and enjoyed a family activity that was safe, accessible to all and most importantly right now, perfect for social distancing.
Thank you Brent and Blazing Saddles for a great afternoon. We will be recommending this to all of our visitors and our local friends to experience!
Thank you Brent and Blazing Saddles for a great afternoon. We will be recommending this to all of our visitors and our local friends to experience!
Written March 20, 2020
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Thank you so much Mike - it was a great day and you have an amazing family! Nice to be in the sun and outside on a beautiful day! Thanks again for thinking of Blazing Saddles Adventures during these difficult times - all the best to you and your family!
Written March 21, 2020
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Jeff Heslop
4 contributions
Mar 2020
We had the pleasure of touring Squamish with my family this spring. Brent was our guide at Blazing Saddles Squamish for the two hour+ e-bike tour. Incredible afternoon escape with our family and a taste of the outdoors. Brent was extremely knowledgeable of Squamish and the inspiring terrain, wildlife and history. Our 3 kids (8 ,11, 13) loved the scenery, trails and stories ! Our favorite part of the trip were the trails through the coastal rain forest along the Squamish estuary were our kids searched the ocean horizon for a potential glimpse of Orcas spotted in the Howe Sound earlier that day. We loved everything about the tour from the guide, trails, amazing countryside and scenic mountain tops. Thanks to Brent for his expert creation of a unique outdoor family tour.
Written March 23, 2020
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Thank you so much for choosing Blazing Saddles on our Squamish Discovery Ecotour! I’m glad you had a great time and your family made it so fun and enjoyable for me! You guys did awesome and we really appreciate the great feedback and support.
Thank you again - cheers!
Written March 24, 2020
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Kimmy
Squamish, Canada1 contribution
Jun 2020 • Friends
What an amazing experience! The bikes where fun and easy to ride. Our guide was super knowledgeable with fun facts along the way. With every beautiful view point he would point out and name mountain ranges and waterfalls. I would highly recommend Blazing Saddles Adventures. Was an exceptional experience.
Written June 29, 2020
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Thank you so much for joining us on a Squamish Discovery Ecotour! It was a great day and so much fun!
Safe travels and I hope to see you out on the trails this summer!
Written June 30, 2020
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Yonoso11
2 contributions
Aug 2022
What a wonderful time my family and I had yesterday with Blazing Saddles Adventures. The ride was fantastic! the electric bike made it even more enjoyable, it it a huge plus. The scenery was breathtaking from the moment we started the ride ... we were surrounded by mountains, rivers, birds singing, the forest, and all that in the company of Brent, the best guide ever! This is a tour I highly recommend anyone, regardless of their fitness level.
Written August 8, 2022
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Thank you for an amazing day - you all did so well!
Please stay in touch and come up for the eagle migration in the fall!
I hope to see you again and have a great summer - all the best
Cheers!
Written August 10, 2022
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joleslie
6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Brent took us on a fantastic 2.5 hour e bike tour of the trails around Squamish. It was our first time on an e bike so we didn't know what to expect, but it made the journey so much easier! We are not the fittest and were able to fully enjoy the experience without feeling worn out.
Brent took us around some beautiful areas, going into detail about the local area, landscape and wildlife. We got to see so many different parts in and around Squamish, and although it was a rainy day Brent made sure we barely got wet because we were covered by the forest so much.
It was a fantastic experience - if you get the opportunity to spend time in beautiful Squamish, make sure you take an e bike tour with Brent. You will not regret it!
Brent took us around some beautiful areas, going into detail about the local area, landscape and wildlife. We got to see so many different parts in and around Squamish, and although it was a rainy day Brent made sure we barely got wet because we were covered by the forest so much.
It was a fantastic experience - if you get the opportunity to spend time in beautiful Squamish, make sure you take an e bike tour with Brent. You will not regret it!
Written August 4, 2023
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Thank you so much Jo - what a great day and you both did amazing!
Please stay in touch and safe travels!!!
Written August 9, 2023
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hannahc1992
Horley, UK23 contributions
This is a fantastic tour to get off the beaten track and see the local side of Squamish. Brent our guide made the tour so much fun and was so knowledgeable about the local history and nature. He was also very helpful making recommendations for other local beauty spots. The bike ride takes you through some beautiful natural scenery. A must do tour!
Written August 20, 2023
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Thank you so much Hannah!
Have an amazing adventure - stay safe - stay in touch!
Written August 22, 2023
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Spepperanza
Milan, Italy163 contributions
Fantastic tour, fantastic guide, fantastic way to learn all you need to love this spot of BC. Thanks Brent!
2.5/3 hrs tour on easy off-road trail, accessible to everbody who knows how to ride a bike :)
2.5/3 hrs tour on easy off-road trail, accessible to everbody who knows how to ride a bike :)
Written August 19, 2024
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Thank you for a great ride and the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed Squamish it’s so awesome :)
Stay in touch and safe travels!
Written August 21, 2024
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Annette R
1 contribution
Jun 2022
My day started with a warm and enthusiastic welcome by Brent. Thank you.
It was a spectacular, informative and invigorating experience. The ebike was superb, easy to ride. Not one glitch. The varied range of scenery was sublime. Brent is an exceptional guide, letting you know in advance what to expect. I felt safe and was encouraged along the way. I value the knowledge gained about Squamish, plants and bears on this journey. I will return!
Lasting comments: FUN, BREATHTAKING, REJUVENATING
It was a spectacular, informative and invigorating experience. The ebike was superb, easy to ride. Not one glitch. The varied range of scenery was sublime. Brent is an exceptional guide, letting you know in advance what to expect. I felt safe and was encouraged along the way. I value the knowledge gained about Squamish, plants and bears on this journey. I will return!
Lasting comments: FUN, BREATHTAKING, REJUVENATING
Written June 24, 2022
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Thank you so much for a great day! You did amazing!!!
Please stay in touch and I hope to see you again soon - cheers!
Written August 10, 2022
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kent w
1 contribution
Jun 2020
Now that is what Squamish has needed for a long time - e-bike eco tour for all. We went out on Sunday and it was a great day. Excellent, friendly guide with lots of local knowledge. Tje bikes were sweet. The terrain was easy with many beautiful views.
This is excellent for tourist to take in or anyone local who doesn't get out to see our mountains and trees and the seas. A perfect family outing as well.
This was fun. Try it.
Thanks guys, I'll be back.
Kent.
This is excellent for tourist to take in or anyone local who doesn't get out to see our mountains and trees and the seas. A perfect family outing as well.
This was fun. Try it.
Thanks guys, I'll be back.
Kent.
Written June 30, 2020
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Thanks, Kent for the great feedback! I am so glad you enjoyed our tour and amazing scenery around Squamish. It was so much fun and truly a pleasure taking your group out and I hope to see you all again!
Have a great summer - stay well!
Written July 3, 2020
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