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Bird Watching Trails in British Columbia

Coastal estuaries, migratory flyways, and rich birding sanctuaries across British Columbia.

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Buntzen Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Buntzen Lake Trail

Experience this 10.0-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 42 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.

Burnaby Lake Park Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Lake Park Trail

Explore this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 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.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+28m
Time
1 h 54 min
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Killarney Lake trail photo
Easy
Loop
Bowen Island

Killarney Lake

Enjoy this 7.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, 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.

Whippoorwill Point Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Whippoorwill Point Trail

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 11 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, 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.

Hayward Lake Railway Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hayward Lake Railway Trail

Try this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Rolley Lake and Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Mission

Rolley Lake and Falls Loop

Try this 4.8-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Rice Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Rice Lake Loop

Enjoy this 2.9-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and running, 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.

Sasamat Lake Loop Trail - Woodhaven Trail - Woodhaven Swamp Loop Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Sasamat Lake Loop Trail - Woodhaven Trail - Woodhaven Swamp Loop Trail

Discover this 8.4-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 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.

Deer Lake Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Deer Lake Trail

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, 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.

Addington Lookout, High Knoll, Lodge, Fern and Quarry Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Port Coquitlam

Addington Lookout, High Knoll, Lodge, Fern and Quarry Loop

Check out this 6.8-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Skookumchuck Narrows trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pender Harbour

Skookumchuck Narrows

Get to know this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast A, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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.

Weaver Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Weaver Lake Trail

Enjoy this 6.9-km loop trail near Hemlock Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Stanley Park Seawall

Experience this 9.7-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 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.

Mike Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Mike Lake Loop

Experience this 1.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Capilano Canyon and Upper Capilano Pacific Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Capilano Canyon and Upper Capilano Pacific Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.8-km loop trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 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.

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop

Discover this 3.5-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 54 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.

Hicks Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Agassiz

Hicks Lake Trail

Check out this 6.6-km loop trail near Kent, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, 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.

Yew Lake Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Yew Lake Trail

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.