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Wilderness Feature: Wildlife

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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Harrison Lagoon trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Lagoon

Enjoy this 1.4-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Gates Park Loop via PoCo Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Port Coquitlam

Gates Park Loop via PoCo Trail

Head out on this 3.4-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through August. 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.

Eagle Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Eagle Trail

Enjoy this 1.8-km loop trail near Harrison Mills, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 36 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are September through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Spirit Trail: Bridgman Park to Ambleside Waterfront trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Spirit Trail: Bridgman Park to Ambleside Waterfront

Experience this 25.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 5 h 3 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

North Thormanby Island trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

North Thormanby Island

Experience this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 11 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
8.7 km
Elevation
+184m
Time
2 h 11 min
Beach Forest Views
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Overlord Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Overlord Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 39.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
39.4 km
Elevation
+2,565m
Time
14 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Eagle Loop Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Hope

Eagle Loop Trail

Get to know this 1.1-km loop trail near Skawahlook 1, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, 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.

Boulder View Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Hope

Boulder View Trail

Enjoy this 1.4-km loop trail near Skawahlook 1, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 19 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.

3rd Step Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Roberts Creek

3rd Step Loop

Enjoy this 2.7-km loop trail near Roberts Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Smuggler Cove South Viewpoint trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Smuggler Cove South Viewpoint

Get to know this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Secret Cove, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Daniel Point trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pender Harbour

Daniel Point

Explore this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near Irvines Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, snowshoeing, 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.

Intake Pond Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

Intake Pond Trail

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, 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.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+519m
Time
3 h 47 min
Forest Lake River
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