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Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

Discover BC trails celebrated for bird watching, salmon runs, elk viewing, and wilderness habitat observing.

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Cottonwood Trail to Observation Tower trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Cottonwood Trail to Observation Tower

Explore this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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 January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Prospect Point to Ferguson Point trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Prospect Point to Ferguson Point

Enjoy this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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, but must be on a leash.

Cairn Mountain from Cawley Point trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Sechelt

Cairn Mountain from Cawley Point

Try this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Walmsley Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Walmsley Lake

Head out on this 1.8-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through July. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Coquitlam River Trail - Bullet Dodger - Woodland Walk - Lower Vic's trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Coquitlam River Trail - Bullet Dodger - Woodland Walk - Lower Vic's

Try this 11.7-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 16 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.7 km
Elevation
+630m
Time
4 h 16 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Karver's Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Karver's Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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.

T Trail Walk trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

T Trail Walk

Head out on this 1.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 12 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, but must be on a leash.

Belcarra Lookout trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Belcarra Lookout

Head out on this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, 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 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.

Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit

Explore this 13.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 7 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
13 km
Elevation
+807m
Time
5 h 7 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Hanes Valley Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
North Vancouver

Hanes Valley Loop

Proceed cautiously on this 22.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
22.9 km
Elevation
+1,287m
Time
44 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River
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Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop

Get to know this 14.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Eagle Bluffs Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Eagle Bluffs Trail

Explore this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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.

Energy Trail via Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Energy Trail via Lake Loop

Enjoy this 1.9-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 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, but must be on a leash.