The best walks and hikes around Surrey

The Nicomekl Greenway is a well kept, multi-use trail that traces the banks of its namesake river. The path is mostly flat and is a good option for families or other groups of mixed ability levels.

This spot along the Nicomekl Greenway gives you a great view over the river to the opposite bank. It's a tranquil spot on the edge of a golf course with plenty of greenery around you.

The bear is a well-known local landmark, and you can get some of the best views in the bay from the benches and picnic area nearby. Its nose is polished from where visitors rub the bear's snout.

This paved, multi-use trail traces thee edges of Tynehead Regional Park in a four kilometer loop. You'll find interpretive signage placed along the loop as you make your way around.

Chickadee Trail winds through the shaded forest of Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest beneath a canopy of Douglas-fir and alder trees. The easy trail is known for its birdlife, especially chickadees, and offers a quiet walk through one of South Surrey’s best-preserved urban forests. Along this part of the trail you can also spot a large moss-covered boulder dotted with licorice ferns. This is a glacial erratic, a rock carried here thousands of years ago by the glacier that once covered the region before dropping it as the ice retreated.

This section of the Chickadee Trail shows how the forest is actively managed to protect its health. In 2004, Douglas-fir trees in this area were removed to contain laminated root rot, a disease that spreads through tree roots and causes them to decay. The clearing allowed more sunlight to reach the forest floor, encouraging plants such as salmonberry to thrive. Today the more open understory attracts a variety of birds, including chickadees, wrens, and dark-eyed juncos.

The Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest protects about 140 hectares of coastal forest in Surrey. Around 4 kilomtres of winding trails run beneath a dense canopy of Douglas fir and other native trees, creating a quiet, shaded place for walking and cycling. Despite being surrounded by residential neighbourhoods, the forest feels surprisingly secluded and supports a variety of wildlife, including birds and black-tailed deer. It’s a peaceful green space and one of South Surrey’s most popular nature walks.

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.