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Biking around Richmond, writer Lucas Aykroyd spots eagles and hawks, tours the historic fishing village of Steveston, and enjoys great beer on the BC Ale Trail.<\/span><\/h2>\n

I skid to a halt on my bike when I hit Richmond<\/a>\u2019s West Dyke Trail at noon. I\u2019ve just spotted a northern harrier hovering over Sturgeon Banks, a long stretch of tidal marshland on the Strait of Georgia.<\/p>\n

The huge raptor dives for its prey. Moments later, a cloud of snow geese takes off, calling excitedly, with the Vancouver Island mountains looming in the background. Richmond attracts some 1.4 million migratory birds annually on the Pacific Flyway, and this is a thrilling snapshot.<\/p>\n

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Snow geese soar over the marshes by Richmond’s West Dyke Trail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before riding down to the historic fishing village of Steveston<\/a>, I zoom in with my camera and identify a bald eagle scanning the landscape, hunting for its next meal, atop an old wooden radar reflector.<\/p>\n

As a fan of the late, great Eddie Van Halen, my mind swoops off to his band\u2019s 1981 classic \u201cMean Street<\/a>\u201d: \u201cTurns you from hunted into hunter\/Go and hunt somebody down.\u201d Personally, though, I\u2019m just questing toward my first beer of this autumn day on the BC Ale Trail.<\/p>\n

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A northern harrier flies in Richmond, BC. [Photo Credit: Graham Sorenson]<\/figcaption><\/figure>The inspiration for my bird-watching<\/a> bike tour of Richmond, a diverse community of 200,000 south of Vancouver<\/a>, is the September 2020 launch of the BC Bird Trail<\/a>. This new resource encourages people to check out different bird habitats in our province and offers field notes to help visitors enjoy the best bird sightings safely and responsibly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Fraser River Delta is Western Canada\u2019s biggest estuary and our most important bird habitat with the highest diversity of species,\u201d says James Casey, an environmental policy and conservation specialist with Birds Canada<\/a>, in a pre-tour interview. \u201cBoth the massive productivity of the estuary\u2013-which means lots of food for birds–and the temperate climate of Metro Vancouver bring birds down from the Arctic Circle to winter here.\u201d (He neglects to mention whether the birds prefer IPAs or sours.)<\/p>\n

\"BC
The great blue heron can be spotted in Richmond, BC. [Photo Credit: Caroline Biel]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Let\u2019s circle back to my morning. Choosing wheels over wings, I rent a 24-speed Trek FX 2 city hybrid bike from Spokes<\/a> in Vancouver\u2019s West End. It\u2019s an easy ride along the Coal Harbour Seawall to the Waterfront Station, where I board the Canada Line<\/a> for the half-hour Skytrain ride to Richmond\u2019s Lansdowne Station.<\/span><\/p>\n

While I\u2019ll cover more than 35 kilometres today, making this BC Ale Trail route suitable for intermediate cyclists, Richmond is fortunately as flat as Van Halen\u2019s native Holland.<\/p>\n

\"Richmond's
Cyclists, joggers, and walkers enjoy Richmond’s West Dyke Trail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Richmond Olympic Oval<\/a>, the 2010 home of Olympic long-track speed skating, is the first major landmark I pass on the Middle Arm Dyke Trail, travelling west alongside the Fraser River. It\u2019s 11 am and I\u2019m thirsty for bird sightings.<\/p>\n

Initially, the best I can do is watch a Harbour Air seaplane landing in the river next to the South Terminal of Vancouver International Airport (YVR<\/a>). But things soon improve. I spot mallards and American wigeon floating next to the rushes along the banks. I mentally toast myself when I notice a male spotted towhee with distinctive reddish-brown feathers feeding in a crab apple tree.<\/p>\n

\"Nesting
Nesting boxes for owls grace the Terra Nova Rural Park in Richmond, BC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reaching the northwest corner of Lulu Island, on which most of Richmond sits, I detour into Terra Nova Rural Park<\/a>. Golden-crowned sparrows and barn swallows flit past as I enter the community garden. Swiss chard and red beauty peppers grow just steps from a nesting box for owls. In the evergreen trees behind the garden, unseen birds tweet at a rate that would put a well-known politician who shall remain nameless to shame.<\/p>\n

As I pedal south on the West Dyke Trail toward Steveston, I keep my eyes peeled for shorebirds and raptors. I also stop to check out interpretive signs about the World War II-era Fort Steveston and the various Sturgeon Banks fish species, which range from salmon and herring to starry flounder and shiner perch.<\/p>\n

\"The
The Steveston waterfront attracts visitors to Richmond, BC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Quaint Steveston, founded in 1880 as a salmon canning port, has multiple restaurants that are home to such BC Ale Trail species as Parallel 49<\/a>, Red Truck<\/a>, and Driftwood<\/a>. After rounding windy Garry Point Park, where a kite-buggying enthusiast swerves in joyful circles, I pull up at the harbourside Catch Kitchen<\/a> and plant myself on the second-floor patio.<\/p>\n

\"Catch
Catch Kitchen serves fish and chips in the historic fishing village of Steveston.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A pint of Four Winds<\/a> Pilsner (4.8% ABV)–brewed in neighbouring Delta<\/a>–pairs perfectly with my fish and chips lunch, featuring beer-battered cod, hand cut sea-salted fries, and coleslaw. I\u2019m feeling warm and happy with my lungs full of fresh air as I gaze out over fishing boats and Coast Guard vessels. A seagull perched nearby is courteous enough to not steal my fries.<\/p>\n

\"Cycling
Cycling is one way to get to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I pay a quick visit afterwards to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery<\/a>, a National Historic Site, which canned a whopping 2.5 million pounds of salmon in 1897. The museum, suffused with the scent of creosote and wood pilings, currently hosts an exhibition on salmon can labels.<\/p>\n

\"The
Vintage salmon cans sport bird-themed labels at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIconic Canadian images like Mounties were often featured,\u201d a museum guide tells me. I\u2019m amused to find a display of vintage cans depicting birds, such as kestrels, pelicans, and peacocks.<\/p>\n

Heading east, I cut through the Britannia Shipyards<\/a>, where salmon canning operations staffed by Japanese, Chinese, and First Nations workers gave way to ship repairs circa 1917. I walk my bike along the boardwalk and admire the Murakami Residence\u2019s garden with a Japanese scarecrow.<\/p>\n

\"Britania
The Britannia Shipyards building in Steveston dates back to 1889.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Following the South Arm of the Fraser River, I work up a thirst as I cycle through off-leash dog areas and past Finn Slough, a small, self-regulating waterfront community with rustic houses on stilts, founded by Finnish settlers in the 1890\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\"Finn
Finn Slough is located in South Richmond on the Fraser River.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In an offbeat way, Finn Slough reminds me of watching former Vancouver Canucks defenceman Jyrki Lumme\u2019s daughter Bea playing hockey<\/a> with the Pacific Steelers against the Chinese women\u2019s national team at the Richmond Olympic Oval in 2016. This area is also a good place to spot snow geese, but they\u2019re keeping a low profile at 3 pm.<\/p>\n

I ride north on No. 5 Road and head into the industrial park that houses Fuggles Beer,<\/a>\u00a0one of Richmond\u2019s most distinctive craft breweries. Comic book art and pixelated graphics adorn the walls.<\/p>\n

\"Fuggles
Fuggles Beer in Richmond, BC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Relaxing outside in the afternoon sunshine, I enjoy my flight of four beers, including a pilot brew Apricot IPA (6.4% ABV) and the heavy-duty DarXide Russian Imperial Stout (9.9% ABV). Ultimately, the new, super-refreshing Lemon Kolsch (4% ABV) wins my vote, and I leave with a six-pack.<\/p>\n

My final destination is Monkey 9<\/a>, a 2017-founded brewpub next to SilverCity Richmond Cinemas. (Word to the wise: when heading east on Steveston Highway, cross to the north side before traversing the bridge over Highway 99, since the road is tight, and you can walk your bike over the north-side sidewalk.) With eight beers on tap and four guest taps, there\u2019s plenty of choice.<\/p>\n

\"Monkey
Monkey 9 Brewing offers craft beers like Grand Orchard Cherry Sour in Richmond, BC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The primate-themed decor gets me thinking as I consume a Monkey 9 Grand Orchard Cherry Sour (8% ABV) and the Silverback Poutine. I was fortunate enough to see mountain gorillas in Uganda<\/a> in 2019. Baboons are very common in Uganda. Locals there get as excited about seeing baboons as Canadians get about Canada geese. So, does that make Canada geese the baboons of Richmond? (As you can see, it\u2019s been a long day.)<\/p>\n

Spokes needs my bike back. Therefore, I fly like an eagle back along Steveston Highway, the Shell Road Trail, and Granville Avenue to reach the Richmond-Brighouse Station on No. 3 Road. Riding the Canada Line downtown circa 6 pm, I reflect on my exhilarating odyssey on Richmond\u2019s dyke trails, the BC Bird Trail, and the BC Ale Trail.<\/p>\n

The lyrics of the final song<\/a> on Van Halen\u2019s 1982 album Diver Down echo through my head: \u201cHappy trails to you till we meet again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking for more outstanding ornithological options? Visit nearby bird-watching havens like Iona Beach Regional Park<\/a>, next to YVR, or the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary<\/a> in Delta. Or check out the International Bird Beer Label Association\u2019s Facebook group<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

Know before you go<\/h3>\n

When exploring the BC Ale Trail or BC Bird Trail, make sure to look up important information about the area you\u2019re visiting and check on cancellation policies. Practice safe and respectful travelling<\/a>\u00a0as you explore the communities in our wild backyard that are\u00a0open to visitors<\/a>\u00a0and make sure to be a\u00a0considerate craft beer consumer<\/a>\u00a0while you\u2019re out and about.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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