Jun 2, 2026
Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in British Columbia
Coastlines, rainforests, mountains, islands, and marine wildlife
British Columbia offers one of Canada's richest mixes of habitats, from Pacific coastline and temperate rainforest to mountain ranges, islands, and inland forests, making it a strong region for birdlife, marine nature, and family-friendly outdoor discovery.
Sightings
1,694
Places
96
Species
91
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in British Columbia
A recent look at wildlife sightings across British Columbia.
Jun 2, 2026
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across British Columbia.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn British Columbia's guide into an actual day out.
Park131 sightings12 species
British Columbia, CA
Langford Lake Park
You might spot Northern Flicker and Indian Peafowl.
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Park101 sightings11 species
British Columbia, CA
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
You might spot American Dipper, Sockeye Salmon, and Duck.
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Park99 sightings10 species
British Columbia, CA
Sandwell Provincial Park
You might spot Ochre Sea Star, Fringe Cups, and Moonglow Anemone.
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Park88 sightings9 species
British Columbia, CA
Mill Lake Park
You might spot American Coot, Duck, and Canada Goose.
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Park74 sightings7 species
British Columbia, CA
Peace Arch Historical State Park
You might spot Greater Yellowlegs and Glaucous-Winged Gull.
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Park53 sightings7 species
British Columbia, CA
Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park
You might spot Black Cottonwood, Oregon Grape, and Showy Milkweed.
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Popular Species
Popular species in British Columbia
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across British Columbia.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for British Columbia
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of British Columbia.
Birds
Birding in British Columbia
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across British Columbia.
792 Sightings35 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in British Columbia
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across British Columbia.
162 Sightings10 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in British Columbia
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in British Columbia feel richer.
100 Sightings13 Species
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