Dog Parks and Beaches
Best Dog Beaches in Vancouver: Off-Leash Spots and Swimming Areas
Best Dog Beaches in Vancouver: Where to Take Your Pup on a Sunny Day When the sun comes out in Vancouver, there are few things
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Here, we like to write roundup posts of parks and beaches by city or region as well as general informational posts.
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Dog Parks and Beaches
Best Dog Parks in Vancouver (2026 Guide): Off-Leash Parks, Beaches & Local Favorites
Looking for the best dog parks in Vancouver now that the weather is warming up? As soon as the sun comes out, Vancouver dog owners
Events and Activities
Fun Dog-friendly Family Day Activities in Vancouver
Dog-friendly Family Day activities in and around Vancouver, British Columbia. Beaches, hikes, parks, patios and short trips on the Aquabus to connect the dots.
Greater Victoria Off-Leash Dog Parks and Hikes Roundup
The Greater Victoria area has 12 officially designated off-leash dog parks or hikes: 3 with fully fenced and gated enclosures 0 with a separate enclosure
Dog Friendly Trails and Hikes
Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country Off-Leash Dog Parks and Hikes Roundup
The Okanagan’s Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country have 16 officially designated off-leash dog parks or hikes: 12 with fully fenced and gated enclosures, 5 with a separate enclosure for small dogs, 1 with off-leash hiking trails and 5 with a beach or swimming area.
Dog Friendly Trails and Hikes
Chilliwack and Cultus Lake Off-Leash Dog Parks and Hikes Roundup
Chilliwack and Cultus Lake have 7 officially designated off-leash dog parks or hikes; 4 with fully fenced and gated enclosures, 2 with a separate enclosure for small dogs and 2 with off-leash hiking trails. 1 with a beach or swimming area.
Dog Friendly Trails and Hikes
Kamloops Off-Leash Dog Parks and Hikes Roundup
Kamloops has 24 officially designated off-leash dog parks or hikes; 5 with fully fenced and gated enclosures, 2 with a separate enclosure for small dogs, 13 with off-leash hiking trails, and 4 with a beach or swimming area.
Dog Friendly Trails and Hikes
Nanaimo Off-Leash Dog Parks Roundup
Nanaimo has 12 off-leash dog parks: 3 with fully fenced and gated enclosures, 1 with a separate enclosure for small dogs, 3 with off-leash hiking trails, 5 with a beach or swimming area and 4 with unfenced or open areas.
Dog Friendly Trails and Hikes
Whistler Off-Leash Dog Parks Roundup
Whistler has 4 off-leash dog parks, 2 with fully fenced and gated enclosures, 1 with off-leash hiking trails and 3 with dog beaches. Check out our pictures, descriptions and maps to find the right park for you.
Dog Friendly Trails and Hikes
Coquitlam Off-Leash Dog Parks Roundup
Coquitlam has 6 off-leash dog parks, 4 with fully fenced and gated enclosures, 3 with a separate enclosure for small dogs and 2 with off-leash hiking trails. Check out our pictures, descriptions and maps to find the right park for you.
Dog Friendly Trails and Hikes
The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Whistler With Your Dog
A guide to enjoying all things Whistler with your dog – winter or summer. Dog-friendly hotels, parks, beaches, activities and more!
Dog Parks and Beaches
Aldergrove Regional Park – Dog Days of Summer Event
The event showcased the newly updated dog-off leash park and featured booths where park users could view and ask questions about changes to the park (and the park plan), an agility demonstration and Q&A time with trainers.
Dog Friendly Trails and Hikes
Travelling With Your Dog to Bowen Island, BC
Bowen Island is a great destination for a day trip with your dog. This post covers all the off-leash dog parks and a couple dog friendly restaurants we discovered.
Dog Parks and Beaches
Blackie Spit Dog Park – Crescent Beach, BC
There is a huge open area for dogs to play, a covered gazebo for dog guardians to stay dry on hot days, benches, and some short trails that run through the back of the dog park.
Sunset Beach Dog Park – Morning Fun
Lately Ave and I have been getting bored of going to the same places over and over again. While the trails at Pacific Spirit park