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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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Seymour Canyon Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour Canyon Loop

Experience this 7.4-km loop trail near North Vancouver, 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.

Mud Bay Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
White Rock

Mud Bay Park Loop

Head out on this 1.4-km loop trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Lazy Boy, Tools of the Trade, and Ranch Climb Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Lazy Boy, Tools of the Trade, and Ranch Climb Loop

Experience this 3.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain 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
3.4 km
Elevation
+144m
Time
1 h 5 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Burnaby Mountain to Rose Garden trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain to Rose Garden

Explore this 10.5-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
10.5 km
Elevation
+352m
Time
3 h 4 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Creekside Park to English Bay trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Creekside Park to English Bay

Get to know this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Fraser Foreshore Park Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Fraser Foreshore Park Trail

Get to know this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Three Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Manning Park

Three Falls Trail

Explore this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Bowen Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Bowen Trail

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 10 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
3.9 km
Elevation
+139m
Time
1 h 10 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Ambleside Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Ambleside Park Loop

Try this 3.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Sword Fern Trail - Salish Trail - Iron Knee Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Sword Fern Trail - Salish Trail - Iron Knee Trail

Enjoy this 10.9-km out-and-back trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 28 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
10.9 km
Elevation
+156m
Time
2 h 28 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dog friendly Forest Views
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Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Marine Trail - Clinton Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Marine Trail - Clinton Trail

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, horseback riding, 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.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+88m
Time
1 h 47 min
Kid friendly Forest Views
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Hemlock Trail - S.W. Marine Trail - UBC Greenway - Council Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Hemlock Trail - S.W. Marine Trail - UBC Greenway - Council Trail

Discover this 7.9-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, horseback riding, 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.

Harbourview Park Lookout via Sea to Sky Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Harbourview Park Lookout via Sea to Sky Trail

Check out this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Tic Tac Toe - Lena - Pterodactyl trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Tic Tac Toe - Lena - Pterodactyl

Experience this 3.9-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

DeBoville Slough and Addington Point trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Port Coquitlam

DeBoville Slough and Addington Point

Check out this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 52 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

McDonald Beach Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Richmond

McDonald Beach Park Loop

Check out this 2.6-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Seaside - False Creek South trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Seaside - False Creek South

Try this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 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.