Wildlife and bird watching for kids in Metro Vancouver

11 kid-friendly places across Metro Vancouver: wildlife and bird watching picked for families with babies, toddlers and school-age kids. 10 free. Open any spot in Tiny Trips for hours, parking and what parents say.

Alaksen National Wildlife Area

Delta · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching with washrooms

Hours, parking & tips

Camosun Bog

Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching with washrooms

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DeBoville Slough

Coquitlam · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching

Hours, parking & tips

George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Delta · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching

Hours, parking & tips

Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Chilliwack · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with picnic tables and washrooms

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OWL Raptor Rehabilitation

Delta · $ · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Raptor rescue centre with weekend tours by reservation

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Pitt Polder Ecological Reserve

Pitt Meadows · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching

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Serpentine Fen

Surrey · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching

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Serpentine Wildlife Management Area

Surrey · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching

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South Arm Marshes Wildlife Management Area

Delta · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching

Hours, parking & tips

Wild Bird Trust of BC

North Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching

Hours, parking & tips