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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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Brother's Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brother's Creek Loop

Experience this 6.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 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.

Old Binty's and Rainbow-Sproatt-Flank Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Old Binty's and Rainbow-Sproatt-Flank Trail

Try this 7.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 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.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+480m
Time
2 h 56 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Views
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Handloggers Trail - North Summit Trail - Skid Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Bowen Island

Handloggers Trail - North Summit Trail - Skid Trail

Discover this 9.5-km loop trail near Miller's Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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
9.5 km
Elevation
+680m
Time
2 h 57 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail

Get to know this 8.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mystery Lake and Mystery Peak Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Mystery Lake and Mystery Peak Loop

Experience this 4.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 40 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail

Explore this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and hiking, 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
9 km
Elevation
+387m
Time
2 h 56 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Hoover Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Mission

Hoover Lake Trail

Check out this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 38 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.

Teapot Hill trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Teapot Hill

Discover this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Petgill Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Petgill Lake Trail

Experience this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Britannia Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 4 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+645m
Time
4 h 4 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Brohm Lake Interpretive Forest trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Brohm Lake Interpretive Forest

Get to know this 8.0-km loop trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 45 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Boundary Bay Dyke Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Delta

Boundary Bay Dyke Trail

Experience this 34.4-km out-and-back trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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.

Mount Laughington trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Laughington

Head out on this 12.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 14 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 best times to visit this trail are June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.9 km
Elevation
+854m
Time
5 h 14 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Zoa Peak Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Hope

Zoa Peak Trail

Get to know this 8.0-km out-and-back trail near Tulameen, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 40 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 best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8 km
Elevation
+645m
Time
3 h 40 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail

Get to know this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
11.9 km
Elevation
+493m
Time
1 h 39 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Marjorie's Meadow trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Marjorie's Meadow

Try this 0.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 7 min to complete. This trail is great for birding 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Vancouver

Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall

Check out this 25.4-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 5 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.

Blue Mountain Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Maple Ridge

Blue Mountain Trail

Explore this 16.1-km loop trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding 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 November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
16.1 km
Elevation
+788m
Time
4 h 46 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Kennedy Falls trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Kennedy Falls

Head out on this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.