Bird Watching Trails in British Columbia

Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Rice Lake and Lynn Canyon Loop

Discover this 6.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, 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.

Distance

6 km

Elevation

+151m

Time

1 h 34 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Lost Lake

Enjoy this 4.0-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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 best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+106m

Time

1 h 4 min

Beach Forest Lake

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon Loop

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, 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

2.3 km

Elevation

+109m

Time

48 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Expert

Out & Back

Sunshine Valley

Mount Outram

Get to know this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and hiking, 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.

Distance

18.3 km

Elevation

+1,799m

Time

6 h 39 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Whistler

Iceberg Lake via 19 Mile Creek Trail

Experience this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

18 km

Elevation

+997m

Time

6 h 39 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Dog Mountain and Mystery Lake Loop

Check out this 7.2-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 25 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 May through October.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+324m

Time

2 h 25 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Lake Views

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Serpentine Fen Trail

Try this 3.5-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 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.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+6m

Time

39 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly River

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Very Hard

Loop

North Vancouver

Mount Seymour and Mount Elsay Loop

Experience this 13.5-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 51 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 May through October.

Distance

13.5 km

Elevation

+1,274m

Time

6 h 51 min

Forest Lake Views

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Hoy Creek and Scott Creek Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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 best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.5 km

Elevation

+64m

Time

1 h 43 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Garbage Trail - Ridden Art

Enjoy this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 49 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+147m

Time

49 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Munro Lake

Check out this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 27 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 April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+822m

Time

4 h 27 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Expert

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Munro Lake Lookout Trail

Check out this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 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 April through October.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+628m

Time

2 h 55 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Village Lake Trail to Munro Lake via Harper Road Access

Try this 18.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.8 km

Elevation

+790m

Time

6 h 4 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Burke South Summit and Pika Peak

Try this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 23 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance

20.1 km

Elevation

+1,102m

Time

7 h 23 min

Forest Lake River

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Moderate

Point to Point

Chilliwack

Watt Creek Horse Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 11 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+489m

Time

3 h 11 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Minnekhada Upper Marsh - Lower Lookout

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 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

4.5 km

Elevation

+149m

Time

1 h 18 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Moderate

Loop

Squamish

Murrin Loop and Jurassic Ridge Trail

Explore this 2.4-km loop trail near Britannia Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 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 April through October.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+163m

Time

1 h 0 min

Kid friendly Partially paved Beach

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Expert

Out & Back

Squamish

Stawamus Chief First Peak via Sea to Summit Trail

Explore this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+557m

Time

2 h 36 min

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