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Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

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West Knob via Baden Powell trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

West Knob via Baden Powell

Experience this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 5 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
9.3 km
Elevation
+701m
Time
4 h 5 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Hawthorne Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Hawthorne Park Loop

Explore this 1.9-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 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.

Houston Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Houston Trail

Experience this 4.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, 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.

Port Kells Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Port Kells Park

Enjoy this 1.6-km loop trail near Walnut Grove, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This trail is great for 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.

McMillan Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

McMillan Lake

Discover this 1.6-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.6 km
Elevation
+15m
Time
20 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Williams Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Williams Park Loop

Discover this 2.4-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 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.

Nielsen Regional Park trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Nielsen Regional Park

Try this 1.3-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 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.

Mission Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Mission Trail

Check out this 2.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Discovery Trail - Fishtrap Creek Park Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Discovery Trail - Fishtrap Creek Park Trail

Enjoy this 12.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 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.

Fishtrap Creek Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Fishtrap Creek Loop

Get to know this 1.9-km loop trail near Abbotsford, 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 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
1.9 km
Elevation
+13m
Time
23 min
Kid friendly Lake Views
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Downes Bowl Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Downes Bowl Trail

Experience this 4.3-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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 January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mill Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Mill Lake Loop

Enjoy this 2.3-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Willband Creek Park Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Willband Creek Park Trail

Head out on this 2.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cheam Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Cheam Lake

Enjoy this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Cheam 1, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 9 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.