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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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Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 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.

Skaters Pond Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Skaters Pond Loop

Check out this 1.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 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 April through June.

Distance
1.9 km
Elevation
+50m
Time
31 min
Kid friendly Lake Views
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Bear Claw Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Bear Claw Loop

Explore this 2.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through October.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+65m
Time
38 min
Kid friendly Forest River
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Tent Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Tent Trail

Experience this 3.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through October.

Distance
3.2 km
Elevation
+119m
Time
58 min
Kid friendly Forest River
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Cypress Lake and White Rock Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Cypress Lake and White Rock Loop

Get to know this 11.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 8 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, 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
11.1 km
Elevation
+628m
Time
4 h 8 min
Forest Lake Views
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Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Tannis, Batchelor, and Edwards Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Sechelt

Tannis, Batchelor, and Edwards Lake Loop

Get to know this 8.0-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
8 km
Elevation
+264m
Time
2 h 20 min
🚫 No Dogs Forest Lake Views
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Lakeview and Buntzen Lake Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Coquitlam

Lakeview and Buntzen Lake Trail Loop

Get to know this 11.7-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 40 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.7 km
Elevation
+457m
Time
3 h 40 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Burnaby Mountain Park Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Park Loop

Get to know this 11.1-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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.

Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop

Enjoy this 13.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 37 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
13.4 km
Elevation
+366m
Time
3 h 37 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Incline and Whisky West Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Incline and Whisky West Loop

Head out on this 11.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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
11.4 km
Elevation
+433m
Time
3 h 32 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Golden Ears Bridge to Fort Langley Trail trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
Langley

Golden Ears Bridge to Fort Langley Trail

Experience this 12.9-km point-to-point trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 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.

Distance
12.9 km
Elevation
+73m
Time
2 h 31 min
Forest River Views
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