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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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Addington Lookout via Fern Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Addington Lookout via Fern Trail

Enjoy this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, 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 walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Browne Creek Wetlands Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Browne Creek Wetlands Loop

Get to know this 4.2-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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.

North 40 Dog Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Delta

North 40 Dog Park Loop

Discover this 1.8-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 19 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are November through March. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Cheakamus Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Cheakamus Loop

Explore this 5.0-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 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.

Trans Canada Trail: Pitt River from Alouette River Dyke trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Trans Canada Trail: Pitt River from Alouette River Dyke

Enjoy this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
7.6 km
Elevation
+13m
Time
1 h 22 min
Kid friendly River Views
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Estuary Trail (Spit Road) trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Estuary Trail (Spit Road)

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 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.

Cottonwood Trail to Observation Tower trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Cottonwood Trail to Observation Tower

Explore this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, 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.

Starvation Lake via Cheakamus Canyon Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Starvation Lake via Cheakamus Canyon Trail

Check out this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
+173m
Time
1 h 46 min
Lake River Views
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Prospect Point to Ferguson Point trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Prospect Point to Ferguson Point

Enjoy this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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.

Walmsley Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Walmsley Lake

Head out on this 1.8-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through July. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

T Trail Walk trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

T Trail Walk

Head out on this 1.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 12 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.

Brydon Lagoon Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Brydon Lagoon Trail

Discover this 1.1-km loop trail near Langley, 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 best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Energy Trail via Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Energy Trail via Lake Loop

Enjoy this 1.9-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 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.

Harrison Lagoon trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Lagoon

Enjoy this 1.4-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and running, 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.

Kitsilano Beach trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Kitsilano Beach

Try this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, paddle sports, 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.