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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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Molly Hogan Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Molly Hogan Trail

Enjoy this 9.5-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 24 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9.5 km
Elevation
+210m
Time
2 h 24 min
Lynn Peak Route trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Lynn Peak Route

Head out on this 12.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.2 km
Elevation
+1,052m
Time
3 h 44 min
Lightning Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Manning Park

Lightning Lake Loop

Discover this 8.5-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, 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.

Evans Peak Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Evans Peak Trail

Head out on this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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.

Distance
8.9 km
Elevation
+968m
Time
1 h 15 min
Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Admiralty Point Trail

Enjoy this 5.5-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 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.

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.

Chipmunk Creek to Mount Cheam Trailhead trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Chipmunk Creek to Mount Cheam Trailhead

Experience this 29.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
29.6 km
Elevation
+1,413m
Time
10 h 9 min
Vancouver Family-Friendly Walking Tour trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Vancouver Family-Friendly Walking Tour

Try this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, 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.

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.

Coquitlam Crunch Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Moody

Coquitlam Crunch Trail

Experience this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 56 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.

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop

Get to know this 5.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, cross-country skiing, 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.

Eagle Mountain to Buntzen Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Loop
Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain to Buntzen Lake Trail

Discover this 17.2-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 49 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.2 km
Elevation
+1,366m
Time
7 h 49 min
Spanish Trail - Salish Trail - Admiralty Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Spanish Trail - Salish Trail - Admiralty Trail

Check out this 5.5-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+125m
Time
1 h 23 min
Admiralty Trail - East Canyon - West Canyon trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Admiralty Trail - East Canyon - West Canyon

Explore this 3.5-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 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.

Sword Fern Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Sword Fern Trail

Explore this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 14 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.

Iona Jetty trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Richmond

Iona Jetty

Try this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, 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, 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