Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Deep Cove Paddle

Enjoy this 7.1-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

7.1 km

Elevation

+3m

Time

2 h 5 min

Kid friendly Beach Views

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Rainbow Mountain from Whistler Olympic Park

Experience this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 19 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

17.9 km

Elevation

+1,474m

Time

8 h 19 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Thunderbird Ridge Loop via Eric the Red Trail

Try this 8.4-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking, 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

8.4 km

Elevation

+463m

Time

40 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, 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.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+50m

Time

40 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach

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Challenging

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Church Mountain

Head out on this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 17 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, 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.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+547m

Time

3 h 17 min

Forest Views Wildflowers

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Challenging

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Liumchen Lake, Old Baldy Mountain and Church Mountain via Windy Knob

Enjoy this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 6 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, 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.

Distance

15 km

Elevation

+991m

Time

6 h 6 min

Forest Lake River

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Hard

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Old Baldy

Head out on this 16.1-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 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.

Distance

16.1 km

Elevation

+1,053m

Time

6 h 29 min

Forest Views Wildflowers

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Challenging

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Liumchen Creek Valley

Try this 15.4-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 25 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, 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.

Distance

15.4 km

Elevation

+772m

Time

5 h 25 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Mount McGuire via Borden Creek FSR

Enjoy this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 58 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, 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.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+598m

Time

2 h 58 min

Forest River Views

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Very Easy

Out & Back

White Rock

Crescent Beach Paddle

Explore this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for birding 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

7.9 km

Elevation

+7m

Time

2 h 4 min

Beach Forest Lake

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Challenging

Out & Back

Whistler

19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake

Discover this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 51 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14.2 km

Elevation

+967m

Time

5 h 51 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Hard

Loop

Whistler

Insomnia - Elixir - Highway 86 - Ride Don't Slide

Check out this 11.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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

11.4 km

Elevation

+1,041m

Time

5 h 39 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Easy

Loop

Chilliwack

Not So Angry and Lawnmower's Trail

Get to know this 5.1-km loop trail near Columbia Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 41 min to complete. This trail is great for 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5.1 km

Elevation

+219m

Time

1 h 41 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Little Vedder Trail

Try this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 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

8.2 km

Elevation

+159m

Time

2 h 0 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Very Easy

Loop

Chilliwack

Heron Colony Loop - Centre Trail

Check out this 1.3-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 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.

Distance

1.3 km

Elevation

+3m

Time

14 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Very Easy

Loop

Chilliwack

The Discovery

Experience this 2.6-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 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.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+7m

Time

29 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Loop

Chilliwack

Peach Park Walk

Check out this 1.1-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 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.

Distance

1.1 km

Elevation

+27m

Time

17 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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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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