BC TRAILS
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Wilderness Feature: Historic site

Historic Sites & Heritage Trails in British Columbia

Explore heritage routes, mining history, historic pack trails, and cultural landmarks across British Columbia.

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Fraser Foreshore Park Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Fraser Foreshore Park Trail

Get to know this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, 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.

Skagit River Trail trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Sunshine Valley

Skagit River Trail

Discover this 14.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and fishing, 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.

Distance
14.5 km
Elevation
+365m
Time
3 h 57 min
Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Main Trail - Skyline Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Main Trail - Skyline Trail

Discover this 10.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.1 km
Elevation
+513m
Time
3 h 34 min
Sword Fern Trail - Salish Trail - Iron Knee Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Sword Fern Trail - Salish Trail - Iron Knee Trail

Enjoy this 10.9-km out-and-back trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 28 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.

Distance
10.9 km
Elevation
+156m
Time
2 h 28 min
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.

Caulfeild Park Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Caulfeild Park Trail

Head out on this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking 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, 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
Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Bowen Island

Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake

Proceed cautiously on this 15.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
15.9 km
Elevation
+810m
Time
1 h 49 min
Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling) trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Vancouver

Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling)

Head out on this 25.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 36 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, 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.

Distance
25.9 km
Elevation
+300m
Time
5 h 36 min
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.

Cates Park trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Cates Park

Check out this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain 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.

Quarry Road trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Coquitlam

Quarry Road

Discover this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, road biking, 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, but must be on a leash.

MacKay Creek Trail  trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
North Vancouver

MacKay Creek Trail

Experience this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 44 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.9 km
Elevation
+586m
Time
2 h 44 min
Main Trail and Cypress Resort Road Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Main Trail and Cypress Resort Road Loop

Try this 5.0-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through January. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Blue Gentian Lake Loop via Millstream Park trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Blue Gentian Lake Loop via Millstream Park

Get to know this 7.2-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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 September.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+447m
Time
2 h 50 min
False Creek Loop via Mount Pleasant Community Centre trail photo
Easy
Loop
Vancouver

False Creek Loop via Mount Pleasant Community Centre

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.