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Activity: Bird watching

Bird Watching Trails in British Columbia

Coastal estuaries, migratory flyways, and rich birding sanctuaries across British Columbia.

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West Vancouver Seaview Walk trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

West Vancouver Seaview Walk

Discover this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Cates Park trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Cates Park

Check out this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Fraser River Waterfront Pathway trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Fraser River Waterfront Pathway

Get to know this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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.

Mystery Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mystery Lake

Try this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding 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.

Barnston Island trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Barnston Island

Get to know this 10.3-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, road biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Ladner Harbour trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Delta

Ladner Harbour

Get to know this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 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 April through May. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Viewpoint Trail via  Viking Trail and Menzies Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Viewpoint Trail via Viking Trail and Menzies Trail

Experience this 3.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Pepin Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Pepin Trail Loop

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, mountain biking, and running, 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.

Rhododendron Flats trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Sunshine Valley

Rhododendron Flats

Check out this 0.5-km loop trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and walking, 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, but must be on a leash.

Pandora Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Burnaby

Pandora Trail

Explore this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October.

Distance
2.3 km
Elevation
+139m
Time
52 min
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.