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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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Coquitlam Crunch Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Moody

Coquitlam Crunch Trail

Experience this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 56 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.

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop

Get to know this 5.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Eagle Mountain to Buntzen Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Loop
Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain to Buntzen Lake Trail

Discover this 17.2-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 49 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.2 km
Elevation
+1,366m
Time
7 h 49 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Acadia and Tower Beaches trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Acadia and Tower Beaches

Get to know this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6.4 km
Elevation
+118m
Time
1 h 33 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Beach
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Spanish Trail - Salish Trail - Admiralty Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Spanish Trail - Salish Trail - Admiralty Trail

Check out this 5.5-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+125m
Time
1 h 23 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Beach
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Admiralty Trail - East Canyon - West Canyon trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Admiralty Trail - East Canyon - West Canyon

Explore this 3.5-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Sword Fern Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Sword Fern Trail

Explore this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 14 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Iona Jetty trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Richmond

Iona Jetty

Try this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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.

Blue Mountain Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Maple Ridge

Blue Mountain Trail

Explore this 16.1-km loop trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding 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 November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
16.1 km
Elevation
+788m
Time
4 h 46 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail

Explore this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Alouette Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Trail

Discover this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 36 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Kennedy Falls trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Kennedy Falls

Head out on this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Falls Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Hope

Falls Lake Trail

Experience this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Tulameen, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 34 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Lepp Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Lepp Trail

Experience this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 19 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.

Incline Railway Trail to Brothers Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Incline Railway Trail to Brothers Creek Trail

Experience this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 46 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 March through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Millstream Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Millstream Trail

Check out this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, 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.

West Lake via Hollyburn Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

West Lake via Hollyburn Trail

Discover this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, cross-country skiing, 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.