Beach & Coastal Trails in British Columbia

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Out & Back

West Vancouver

Centennial Seawalk via Millennium Park

Head out on this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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

4.7 km

Elevation

+33m

Time

56 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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West Vancouver

Kloochman Park Overlook Trail

Enjoy this 1.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

1 km

Elevation

+43m

Time

20 min

Beach Views Wildlife

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Loop

Mission

Devil's Lake Loop

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+73m

Time

1 h 5 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach

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Pender Harbour

Francis Point Lighthouse

Try this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+71m

Time

42 min

Beach Forest Views

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Alta Lake Loop

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.4 km

Elevation

+193m

Time

1 h 58 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Swan Falls Trail

Bummer, this trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+323m

Time

2 h 44 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Beach Forest Lake

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Rainbow Park and Whistler Golf Course Loop

Head out on this 8.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking 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.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+162m

Time

2 h 2 min

Beach Forest Lake

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Easy

Loop

Squamish

Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake

Head out on this 13.0-km loop trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

13 km

Elevation

+350m

Time

3 h 30 min

Beach Forest Lake

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West Vancouver

Centennial Seawalk

Get to know this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 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.

Distance

4.8 km

Elevation

+43m

Time

1 h 0 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail

Experience this 5.6-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+229m

Time

1 h 48 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach

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Loop

Vancouver

Stanley Park Inner Loop

Get to know this 7.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+103m

Time

1 h 45 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Spirea Loop Trail

Explore this 2.7-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+14m

Time

32 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Point to Point

Langley

Golden Ears Bridge to Fort Langley Trail

Experience this 12.9-km point-to-point trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, 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.

Distance

12.9 km

Elevation

+73m

Time

2 h 31 min

Forest River Views

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Vancouver

Vancouver Sea Wall: False Creek (Downtown Side)

Head out on this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and paddle sports, 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.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+65m

Time

1 h 37 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Loop

Burnaby

Deer Lake South Loop via Second Beach Trail

Get to know this 4.7-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+87m

Time

1 h 8 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Surrey

1001 Steps Trail

Check out this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 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.

Distance

0.6 km

Elevation

+20m

Time

13 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Surrey

Christopherson Steps

Enjoy this 0.3-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 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 best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

0.3 km

Elevation

+8m

Time

6 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Easy

Point to Point

North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon via Baden Powell and Sea to Sky Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.5 km

Elevation

+124m

Time

2 h 16 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest

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