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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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Hemlock Trail - S.W. Marine Trail - UBC Greenway - Council Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Hemlock Trail - S.W. Marine Trail - UBC Greenway - Council Trail

Discover this 7.9-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, horseback riding, 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.

Harbourview Park Lookout via Sea to Sky Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Harbourview Park Lookout via Sea to Sky Trail

Check out this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 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.

Gloria Trail and Elk Mountain Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Chilliwack

Gloria Trail and Elk Mountain Trail

Get to know this 18.2-km point-to-point trail near Cheam 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.2 km
Elevation
+1,609m
Time
9 h 59 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Tic Tac Toe - Lena - Pterodactyl trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Tic Tac Toe - Lena - Pterodactyl

Experience this 3.9-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

DeBoville Slough and Addington Point trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Port Coquitlam

DeBoville Slough and Addington Point

Check out this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 52 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

McDonald Beach Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Richmond

McDonald Beach Park Loop

Check out this 2.6-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and paddle sports, 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.

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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