When is Sword Fern Trail open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Sword Fern Trail
- 4.810 reviews
- Free
- Open now
A forest trail near UBC connects with Pacific Spirit's walking network; a suggested loop returns via Fairview Trail and campus streets.
Quick answers
Sword Fern Trail in short
When is the best time to visit Sword Fern Trail?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Sword Fern Trail indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Sword Fern Trail good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Sword Fern Trail cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Sword Fern Trail?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Sword Fern Trail?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Sword Fern Trail?
Sword Fern Trail (24), Vancouver, BC V6T 2H6.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm8°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Usually a little busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Sword Fern Trail
- 2 Salish Trail · 3 min
- 3 Cleveland Trail · 12 min
- 4 The Original Beanery Coffee House · 14 min
- 5 Pacific Spirit Regional Park · 20 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- A walk · 2.2 km
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 10 reviews
Known for
- Forest walking
- Pacific Spirit connections
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Morning walks
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
- Scenic views
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
What people say
- People like:
- One reviewer calls it their favourite trail in Pacific Spirit Park.
My favourite trail in Pacific Spirit Park
Around leləḿ
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowSalish TrailTrail · 3 min walk
Cleveland TrailTrail · 12 min walk
Good nowThe Original Beanery Coffee HouseCafé · 14 min walk
Good nowPacific Spirit Regional ParkPark · 20 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time