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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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Suncoaster Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Sechelt

Suncoaster Trail

Check out this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
5.1 km
Elevation
+145m
Time
1 h 25 min
Forest Views Wildlife
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Cecil Hill via Menacher Road trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Pender Harbour

Cecil Hill via Menacher Road

Experience this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 4 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.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+362m
Time
3 h 4 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Poplar Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Burnaby

Poplar Trail

Try this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through August.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+205m
Time
1 h 8 min
Forest River Views
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Bridal Veil Falls trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Chilliwack

Bridal Veil Falls

Enjoy this 1.0-km loop trail near Cheam 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, 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.

Mount Price trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Mount Price

Get to know this 26.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 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 best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance
26.7 km
Elevation
+1,604m
Time
10 h 18 min
Lake River Views
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Ossa Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Ossa Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 24.5-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 May through September.

Distance
24.5 km
Elevation
+2,375m
Time
10 h 52 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak

Enjoy this 28.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
28.2 km
Elevation
+2,130m
Time
12 h 25 min
Forest Lake Views
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Watersprite Lake (Winter Route) trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Watersprite Lake (Winter Route)

Head out on this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 17 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 July through April.

Distance
15.3 km
Elevation
+743m
Time
5 h 17 min
Forest Lake River
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Blue Heron Loop: Rotary Vedder River - Vedder North Dyke trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Blue Heron Loop: Rotary Vedder River - Vedder North Dyke

Head out on this 6.0-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Mamquam Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Mamquam Trail

Enjoy this 4.8-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
4.8 km
Elevation
+258m
Time
1 h 45 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views
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Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake

Head out on this 13.0-km loop trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
13 km
Elevation
+350m
Time
3 h 30 min
Beach Forest Lake
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SAR Cabin Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

SAR Cabin Trail

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Upper Capilano Pacific Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Upper Capilano Pacific Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 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.

Centennial Seawalk trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Centennial Seawalk

Get to know this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 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.

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail

Experience this 5.6-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Heron Trail - Lily of the Valley Trail - Salal Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Heron Trail - Lily of the Valley Trail - Salal Trail

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 35 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.