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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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Jane Lakes Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Whistler

Jane Lakes Loop

Head out on this 18.0-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 49 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
18 km
Elevation
+759m
Time
5 h 49 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Cheakamus River Suspension Bridge Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Cheakamus River Suspension Bridge Loop

Explore this 5.3-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 30 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+162m
Time
1 h 30 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River
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Burke North Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke North Summit

Enjoy this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,273m
Time
38 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Rolley Lakeside Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Rolley Lakeside Trail

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 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 February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Gussy's and Owl Extended Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Gussy's and Owl Extended Loop

Head out on this 3.5-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Gussy's and Owl Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Gussy's and Owl Loop

Enjoy this 3.1-km loop trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Gussy's, Owl and Big Rock Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Gussy's, Owl and Big Rock Loop

Try this 3.5-km loop trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Big Rocks Trail via Waterworks Access Road trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Big Rocks Trail via Waterworks Access Road

Experience this 1.8-km loop trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 35 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Waterworks, Gussy's and Owl Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Waterworks, Gussy's and Owl Loop

Get to know this 4.7-km loop trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Waterworks, Gussy's, Owl and Big Rock Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Waterworks, Gussy's, Owl and Big Rock Loop

Enjoy this 5.1-km loop trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Camp Linley from Watt Creek Trailhead trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Camp Linley from Watt Creek Trailhead

Head out on this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 28 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, and walking, 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.

Old Baldy trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Old Baldy

Head out on this 16.1-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
16.1 km
Elevation
+1,053m
Time
6 h 29 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake

Discover this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 51 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.2 km
Elevation
+967m
Time
5 h 51 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Little Vedder Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Little Vedder Trail

Try this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 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.

Distance
8.2 km
Elevation
+159m
Time
2 h 0 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Heron Colony Loop - Centre Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Heron Colony Loop - Centre Trail

Check out this 1.3-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

The Discovery trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

The Discovery

Experience this 2.6-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.