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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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Buntzen Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Buntzen Lake Trail

Experience this 10.0-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 42 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.

Burnaby Lake Park Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Lake Park Trail

Explore this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 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.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+28m
Time
1 h 54 min
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Killarney Lake trail photo
Easy
Loop
Bowen Island

Killarney Lake

Enjoy this 7.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, 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.

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.

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
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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.

Whippoorwill Point Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Whippoorwill Point Trail

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 11 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and paddle sports, 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.

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.

Hayward Lake Railway Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hayward Lake Railway Trail

Try this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 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.

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
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Rolley Lake and Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Mission

Rolley Lake and Falls Loop

Try this 4.8-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 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.

Rice Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Rice Lake Loop

Enjoy this 2.9-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

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.

Sasamat Lake Loop Trail - Woodhaven Trail - Woodhaven Swamp Loop Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Sasamat Lake Loop Trail - Woodhaven Trail - Woodhaven Swamp Loop Trail

Discover this 8.4-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 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.

Deer Lake Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Deer Lake Trail

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and paddle sports, 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.

Addington Lookout, High Knoll, Lodge, Fern and Quarry Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Port Coquitlam

Addington Lookout, High Knoll, Lodge, Fern and Quarry Loop

Check out this 6.8-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 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.

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
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