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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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Seaside - False Creek South trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Seaside - False Creek South

Try this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 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.

Gastown - Coal Harbour - English Bay and Yaletown Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Gastown - Coal Harbour - English Bay and Yaletown Loop

Enjoy this 10.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 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.

Sea to Sky Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Sea to Sky Trail

Check out this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 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, but must be on a leash.

Surrey Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Surrey Lake Loop

Discover this 2.3-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Fisherman's Trail North trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Fisherman's Trail North

Discover this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
16.3 km
Elevation
+253m
Time
3 h 44 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Cave
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Lower Alouette River Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Pitt Meadows

Lower Alouette River Loop

Discover this 10.0-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

South Slope Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Coquitlam

South Slope Trail

Try this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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
13.8 km
Elevation
+781m
Time
5 h 9 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Tunnel Bluffs from Lions Bay trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Tunnel Bluffs from Lions Bay

Explore this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 50 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.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+533m
Time
3 h 50 min
Forest River Views
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Trout Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Trout Lake Loop

Try this 1.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 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.

Burnaby Mountain Tour trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Tour

Enjoy this 20.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 1 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.

Norrish Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Norrish Creek Trail

Get to know this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through June.

Distance
5.1 km
Elevation
+155m
Time
1 h 27 min
Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Cleveland Dam and Second Canyon Viewpoint Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Second Canyon Viewpoint Loop

Check out this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging 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.

Evans Valley Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Evans Valley Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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
8.4 km
Elevation
+482m
Time
2 h 42 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Cave Forest
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Mike Lake Trail via Main Horse Corral trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Mike Lake Trail via Main Horse Corral

Get to know this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 1 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 January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

West Canyon and Evan's Creek Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

West Canyon and Evan's Creek Trail

Explore this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.9 km
Elevation
+326m
Time
2 h 21 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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