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Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

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Capilano Suspension Bridge trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Check out this 1.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 36 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.

Quarry Trail to Mid-Marsh Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Quarry Trail to Mid-Marsh Trail

Get to know this 4.8-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, 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.

Hollyburn Hiker's Access trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Hiker's Access

Head out on this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
West Vancouver

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake Loop

Discover this 12.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 32 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.7 km
Elevation
+655m
Time
4 h 32 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99 trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99

Discover this 26.4-km point-to-point trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
26.4 km
Elevation
+1,689m
Time
5 h 18 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam

Try this 22.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Brew Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Brew Lake

Try this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.1 km
Elevation
+1,048m
Time
6 h 40 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Yale

Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail

Head out on this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10 km
Elevation
+852m
Time
3 h 40 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Seymour Grind Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour Grind Loop

Enjoy this 7.2-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain 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.

Lost Lagoon and Rose Garden Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Lost Lagoon and Rose Garden Loop

Enjoy this 3.2-km loop trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 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.

Deeks Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Deeks Lake

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.6 km
Elevation
+1,031m
Time
6 h 12 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Beaver Lake - Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Beaver Lake - Stanley Park Seawall

Discover this 7.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 53 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, 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.

Overlord, Lakeside & Decker Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Overlord, Lakeside & Decker Loop

Check out this 9.5-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
9.5 km
Elevation
+510m
Time
3 h 27 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Maplewood Flats Conservation Area Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Maplewood Flats Conservation Area Loop

Get to know this 4.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding 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.

Whistler Mountain via Pika's and Mathew's Traverse trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Whistler

Whistler Mountain via Pika's and Mathew's Traverse

Experience this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
+389m
Time
2 h 31 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake
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Cheakamus River via Garibaldi Lake Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Cheakamus River via Garibaldi Lake Trail

Check out this 42.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 15 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, 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
42.3 km
Elevation
+2,250m
Time
15 h 18 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Barrier Lake and Lesser Garibaldi Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Barrier Lake and Lesser Garibaldi Lake

Try this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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.

Distance
13.5 km
Elevation
+841m
Time
5 h 18 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Como Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Como Lake Loop

Check out this 1.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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.