An easy loop along the water. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 1–1.5 hours.
Easy · 4.5–5 km loop · +10–30 m climb · 1–1.5 hours · Dogs: on leash
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Metro Vancouver · ~20 min from downtown · reachable by transit
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check City of Burnaby before you go.
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| Region | Metro Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | Deer Lake Park, off Canada Way, Burnaby |
| Parking & transit | Transit reaches the trailhead or close to it (check TransLink). |
| Permits & passes | None. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Lakes & water |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | City of Burnaby |
Flat paths and boardwalk around the lake. Stroller-friendly in most sections.
Numbers are approximate. Check City of Burnaby for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 4.5–5 km (loop) with roughly 10–30 m of elevation gain. Most people take 1–1.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check City of Burnaby before you go.
Yes, on leash.
None.
Yes, transit reaches this trailhead or very close to it. Check TransLink for current routes.
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Hike Vancouver. "Deer Lake loop." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/deer-lake/
From the Deer Lake Park lawn, take Deer Lake West Trail into the woods, cross a wetland bridge, pass under Royal Oak Ave and climb onto upper trails with northern and eastern views. Drop down a ravine path toward the lake, follow the shore past the beach and Hart House, and close the loop through the lowland trails.
Extended option: A longer variant runs about 8 km round trip, roughly 3 hours. Confirm the route on the official map before you commit.
Watch for: Many forks; keep to signed trails. A short section uses a road.
Best season: all year
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Hi, I'm Cam Appleton. I love Vancouver and I love getting out on its trails. When I went looking for a simple, easy hiking guide for around here, I couldn't find one I liked. I also really like helping people, so I built this one.
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