Interesting fact – the current Cambie Bridge is the third bridge in the same location. It spans False Creek, connecting Mount Pleasant to downtown Vancouver, and is the easternmost of the False Creek bridges. The bridge itself is just over one kilometre in length and features dedicated bike paths in both northbound and southbound directions.
The Cambie Street Bridge may be the most commuter-friendly of the False Creek bridges. It is wide, and well-lit at night. The inclines both north and southbound are very forgiving and almost any cyclist of any bike type or fitness level should have no issue with either. The northbound bike lane is shared with the pedestrian walkway. It is separated from motor vehicles by a barrier. The southbound bike lane is separated from the walkway by a barrier; it is also separated from motor vehicles by a barrier.
The Cambie Bridge is an excellent choice if you want to head downtown and want access to the seawall on the downtown side, or the Smithe bike path, which will take you parallel to Robson through the downtown core. Conversely, if you’re exiting downtown, you can access the seawall on the Mount Pleasant side via the bridge. There you can either head west to the Kitsilano area or east through Olympic Village.
Brian Lim likes to ride bikes (sometimes with his camera). He's a complete and consummate amateur - both in cycling and in photography, and says he doesn't take himself seriously - and neither should you. Lim wants to share his love of cycling, so please reach out if you want to talk! You'll find him on Instagram at @wheelsandwhisky.
