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Just a stone’s throw away from the city’s bustling urban life, Vancouver offers a captivating birdwatching adventure. With an array of diverse ecosystems, including ocean fronts, estuaries, parks, and forests, Vancouver provides a plethora of birding hotspots. From the iconic Stanley Park to the serene shores of English Bay, the gardens at Queen Elizabeth Park to the estuaries of the mighty Fraser River, the city is an important habitat for both local and migratory bird species.
Complementing the birding experience, Vancouver boasts a wealth of global dining, arts and cultural experiences, independent coffee shops and breweries, and many tourist hotspots. Birders can chart their course through the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods, embracing the dynamic urban birding opportunities that Vancouver offers.
This itinerary will guide you through Vancouver’s unique neighbourhoods, allowing you to uncover hidden gems. Whether you’re observing waterfowl along the city’s waterways or exploring the forested trails of its parks, every moment offers a chance to connect with nature’s marvels.
- 1 Pelagic Cormorant (Urile pelagicus)
- 2 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)
- 3 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
- 4 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)
- 5 Gadwall (Mareca strepera)
- 6 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
- 7 Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps)
- 8 Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla)
- 9 Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
- 10 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Data provided by eBird
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York.
Experiences
Bookable Experiences in Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains is teaming with unique experiences to discover the diverse range of birding habitats found all along the Salish Sea.
Itineraries
The Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Bird Trail
