The best dog-friendly hikes and walks in Fraser Islands Regional Park Reserve

The Hawthorn Trail runs through open meadows and past hedgerows in the western half of Tynehead Park, offering a change from the forested paths nearby. It’s a flat, with packed gravel and wooden bridges, wide enough for strollers and wheelchairs. The trail is open year-round and popular with walkers, runners, and birders—plus it’s part of the off-leash network, so expect to meet a few friendly dogs along the way.

The Salmon Habitat Loop is an easy, family-friendly walk through the forest and along the upper Serpentine River, with interpretive signs and access to the Tynehead Hatchery. It’s a popular loop for spotting salmon in season and learning about local habitat restoration. If you’re here in the fall, you'll likely spot spawning salmon in the river.

Tynehead Regional Park is a 260-hectare park on the banks of the Serpentine River. The park offers a variety of trails, picnic areas, and even viewing platforms to catch the spawning salmon in the fall.

This 165-acre municipal park features nearly 10 km of forested trails winding through riparian woodlands. Seasonal changes bring dramatic shifts, from high water and swirling currents in winter to calmer flows perfect for wading in during summer. In autumn, the river becomes a vivid stage for returning salmon and the autumn colors illuminate the river corridor. There are trong ties to the traditional lands of the Kwikwetlem Nation, with the river's name coming from their language and meaning "red fish up the river". Coquitlam River Park offers a quiet nature escape just minutes from the city.

This beautiful river is a major tributary of the Fraser River that flows south from the Garibaldi Ranges, through Pitt Lake, before joining the Fraser River near Port Coquitlam. The lower stretches of the river are tidal, and the surrounding wetlands are home to a rich diversity of wildlife. The river also holds cultural significance for the Kwantlen First Nation, serving as a natural corridor that connects the coastal region with the interior of the province.

The Traboulay PoCo Trail is a beautiful multiuse 25.3-kilometer loop surrounding Port Coquitlam that winds through diverse landscapes including forest, marsh, riverfront, and urban areas, with fantastic views of the Pitt and Coquitlam Rivers along with abundant wildlife. The trail is mostly flat and well-maintained, with a mix of gravel and paved sections, and is an ideal location popular with walkers, runners, cyclists and families.

Bramble Park is a quiet neighborhood green space surrounded by forest and residential trails that connect to nearby Burke Mountain paths. The park includes open grassy areas, a playground, and sports courts that make it popular with local families. With its mix of natural and recreational spaces, it’s a lovely community spot for both relaxation and outdoor activities.

The Coquitlam Crunch Trail is a wide, multi-use path that is a mix of gravel and paved sections that gains significant elevation over a short distance with panoramic city and mountain views. Popular with locals for fitness and training, the route includes stair sections and multiple rest points along the way. Easily accessible and well-maintained, it’s a fantastic path for a leisurely walk or a challenging workout right in the heart of the city.