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Paddle Sports & Water Trails in British Columbia

Canoe circuits, kayak launch routes, and stand-up paddleboarding destinations in British Columbia.

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Whippoorwill Point Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Whippoorwill Point Trail

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 11 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and paddle sports, 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.

Deer Lake Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Deer Lake Trail

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and paddle sports, 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.

Whytecliff Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Whytecliff Trail

Head out on this 0.8-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for paddle sports, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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.

Weaver Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Weaver Lake Trail

Enjoy this 6.9-km loop trail near Hemlock Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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, but must be on a leash.

Jug Island Beach Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Jug Island Beach Trail

Try this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Fraser River Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Fraser River Park

Head out on this 2.1-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 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.

Alouette River Dykes Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Alouette River Dykes Trail

Explore this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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.

Sasamat Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Sasamat Lake

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, 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.

Lightning Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Manning Park

Lightning Lake Loop

Discover this 8.5-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, 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.

Vancouver Sea Wall: False Creek (Downtown Side) trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Vancouver Sea Wall: False Creek (Downtown Side)

Head out on this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and paddle sports, 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.

Admiralty Point Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Admiralty Point Trail Loop

Check out this 9.7-km loop trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Kitsilano Beach trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Kitsilano Beach

Try this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, paddle sports, and road biking, 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.