Quadra has something for Everyone!

Cyclists come to Quadra from all over to ride the rolling hills and spectacular views of both forest and shoreline.  On these maps, roads marked in red are well maintained paved roads with local motorists quite used to the thousands of riders that come here every summer. The orange roads are gravel and more common in north Quadra.

South Quadra

This is where most of Quadra’s year-round residents live, and Heriot Bay marks the northern edge of this stretch. It’s often called the "flat part" of the island — but anyone who's met Helanton Hill, WeeWay, or the infamous Telephone Pole Hill knows better.

If you’re starting in Quathiaski Cove — maybe with a coffee from Aroma’s or browsing the shops in the plaza — you can head straight for Rebecca Spit. This loop is about 21 km, taking you all the way to the tip, with the final 2.2 km by foot only (no bikes allowed on the spit trail).

Don’t worry — there’s a bike rack near the entrance, and you’ll want to take your time here anyway.

Watch the tide.
Watch the eagles.
Watch the seals — and yes, sometimes their carcasses.

Comb the shores for keepsake stones or driftwood, and toss your treasures into the panniers provided.

When you're ready to ride again, follow the back roads through Hooleyville — an eclectic little neighbourhood — and head into Heriot Bay.

Here you can stop for lunch at the Heriot Bay Inn (The Hibbie, as we call it), or refuel with another coffee and a snack at Java Bay Café.

If you are heading back the ferry of Cove, it is 5 rolling kilometers back to where you started. 

Don't forget to look for the Sasquatch?

Maybe you're feeling awesome and you want to take in the southern island. Here is a loop that includes our beautiful southern farms and wineries. 

Leaving from the Cove, head south down green and if you want a nice warm up, turn into Whiskey point and ascend the top of Helanton Rd. If you take the shoreside ascent you will be met with sweeping vistas and an overhead view of some of the fastest tides you'll see. Ravens and eagles abound here, and you may see the occasional Orca or Whale in Discovery Passage.  This is a loop so you will end up back where you turn off.

Now, head south again toward Cape Mudge Village and visit the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre, from there you can take the path to the light house along the rocky shoreline. This is a more advanced route and may require some walking. 

If the trail isn't your cup of tea, then prepare to climb again, this time up the WeeWay switchbacks, the spine of the island and from here you can travel south again into Wine Country. Visit Southend Farm Winery or head to the shore via Petroglyph Rd. 

At the end of this road is the Kay Dubois Trail, a BC rated blue trail that is fine for our bikes to ride but will require and experienced rider. BC blues are most likely not like the blues you are used to ride with caution. 

Again, if trails aren't your cup of tea, head back up north the way you came and back to the cove for a delicious pizza and beer at The Clove. 

Here is the map for the road only route.

Here is the map for the trails included route. 

More maps and routes are coming included exploring the Wild North. You'll need and extra battery pack for that and some food for sure.