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Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

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Mount Gardner Hikers Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Helm Glacier trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Helm Glacier

Check out this 31.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
31.7 km
Elevation
+1,493m
Time
5 h 45 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Mount St. Benedict Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
Mission

Mount St. Benedict Loop

Get to know this 12.6-km loop trail near Fraser Valley F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 45 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
12.6 km
Elevation
+1,010m
Time
5 h 45 min
Forest Lake River
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Lazy Boy, Tools of the Trade, and Ranch Climb Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Lazy Boy, Tools of the Trade, and Ranch Climb Loop

Experience this 3.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain 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.

Distance
3.4 km
Elevation
+144m
Time
1 h 5 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Screaming Cat and Iceberg Lake Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
Whistler

Screaming Cat and Iceberg Lake Loop

Head out on this 20.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 49 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are August through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
20.1 km
Elevation
+1,221m
Time
7 h 49 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Brothers Creek - Crossover - Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brothers Creek - Crossover - Baden Powell Trail

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Himmelsbach Hut - Whirlwind Peak trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Whirlwind Peak

Explore this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
6.8 km
Elevation
+581m
Time
3 h 12 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Lake Views
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Mount Weart trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Mount Weart

Head out on this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 33 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 best times to visit this trail are May through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
17.9 km
Elevation
+2,114m
Time
10 h 33 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Wedge Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Wedge Mountain

Head out on this 21.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
21.2 km
Elevation
+2,451m
Time
6 h 6 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Boundary and Old Buck Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Boundary and Old Buck Trail Loop

Experience this 5.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 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.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+226m
Time
1 h 45 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife
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South Dyke Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Richmond

South Dyke Trail

Discover this 8.0-km point-to-point trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Mount Fromme via Grouse Mountain Highway trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mount Fromme via Grouse Mountain Highway

Proceed cautiously on this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18 km
Elevation
+847m
Time
3 h 51 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Lynn Canyon Loop via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon Loop via Baden Powell Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Skyline and Simic Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
North Vancouver

Skyline and Simic Trail

Head out on this 2.9-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+736m
Time
1 h 48 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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