The City Guide · British Columbia
Riding Victoria.
№ 01/What's legal
The local rules.
The Capital Regional District permits e-bikes on all regional trails including the Galloping Goose and Lochside, provided they meet BC's motor-assisted-cycle definition (pedals, ≤500 W, assist to 32 km/h); faster or throttle-only devices are prohibited, and riders must keep right and yield.
British Columbia's full law tableTerrain
Coastal city on southern Vancouver Island mixing flat waterfront and downtown with hillier Saanich areas, and extensive ocean and harbour waterfront.
Climate
Canada's mildest climate: dry warm summers and cool, wet but rarely snowy winters make near year-round riding possible.
№ 02/On the ground
The shops.
№ 03/Money back
Rebates & incentives.
- BC PST Exemption on E-Bikes Automatic 7% PST waived on qualifying e-bikes
- BC SCRAP-IT E-Bike Incentive $750 toward a new e-bike (min $1,200) when you scrap an eligible gas vehicle
№ 04/Quick answers
Common questions.
Are e-bikes legal in Victoria?
The Capital Regional District permits e-bikes on all regional trails including the Galloping Goose and Lochside, provided they meet BC's motor-assisted-cycle definition (pedals, ≤500 W, assist to 32 km/h); faster or throttle-only devices are prohibited, and riders must keep right and yield.
Are there e-bike rebates in Victoria?
BC PST Exemption on E-Bikes: Automatic 7% PST waived on qualifying e-bikes BC SCRAP-IT E-Bike Incentive: $750 toward a new e-bike (min $1,200) when you scrap an eligible gas vehicle
Sources: crd.ca
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