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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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Ascent Trail (Little Burn, Big Burn and Heart Burn) trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
Whistler

Ascent Trail (Little Burn, Big Burn and Heart Burn)

Discover this 6.4-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 8 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 July through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6.4 km
Elevation
+1,144m
Time
3 h 8 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Views
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Gloria Trail and Elk Mountain Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Chilliwack

Gloria Trail and Elk Mountain Trail

Get to know this 18.2-km point-to-point trail near Cheam 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.2 km
Elevation
+1,609m
Time
9 h 59 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Alouette Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail

Explore this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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.

Distance
20.3 km
Elevation
+1,207m
Time
7 h 48 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Burke North Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke North Summit

Enjoy this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,273m
Time
38 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Old Baldy trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Old Baldy

Head out on this 16.1-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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
16.1 km
Elevation
+1,053m
Time
6 h 29 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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