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Wilderness Feature: Beach

Beach & Coastal Trails in British Columbia

Hike along sandy shores, rocky ocean coastlines, and secluded freshwater lake beaches in British Columbia.

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Fraser River Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Fraser River Park

Head out on this 2.1-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Crescent Beach Path trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
White Rock

Crescent Beach Path

Get to know this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

East Canyon Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

East Canyon Trail

Explore this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and road biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Port Moody Shoreline Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Port Moody

Port Moody Shoreline Trail

Experience this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 min to complete. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Deas Island trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Delta

Deas Island

Get to know this 4.7-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 52 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Keats Island Kayak trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Gibsons

Keats Island Kayak

Discover this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Gibsons, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding and paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
2.7 km
Elevation
+21m
Time
1 h 0 min
Beach Views
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Four Lakes Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Four Lakes Trail

Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Brackendale, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Blackie Spit trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Blackie Spit

Check out this 3.2-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 35 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Sasamat Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Sasamat Lake

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Iona Beach Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Richmond

Iona Beach Trail

Explore this 5.0-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour

Head out on this 8.7-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Molly Hogan Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Molly Hogan Trail

Enjoy this 9.5-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9.5 km
Elevation
+210m
Time
2 h 24 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Alice Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Alice Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+13m
Time
21 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Beach
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Lightning Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Manning Park

Lightning Lake Loop

Discover this 8.5-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Admiralty Point Trail

Enjoy this 5.5-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Vancouver Family-Friendly Walking Tour trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Vancouver Family-Friendly Walking Tour

Try this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and road biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop

Get to know this 5.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Acadia and Tower Beaches trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Acadia and Tower Beaches

Get to know this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6.4 km
Elevation
+118m
Time
1 h 33 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Beach
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