Miller’s Landing Beach is a small, extremely rocky, off-leash dog beach with east-facing views. The trailhead starts to the right of the driveway at the end of Miller Road. It takes about five minutes to walk down the gravel path, where you will find a couple small sets of stairs.
Our Visit to Miller’s Landing
We have visited Miller’s Landing twice, once in 2015 and again recently in August, 2024. On our first visit the tide was a bit further out, leaving more room for dogs to explore an play. That said, it was still very rocky so not necessarily the best choice as a dog-friendly beach.
The cove is used by local residents to launch kayaks and paddle boards, and that is definitely the best use of the space. It is quite quiet though, so if you are looking for a bit of privacy or a less popular beach to explore with your pup, this may check the boxes for you. Check out our pictures for a sense of what to expect when you get there.
Are dogs allowed on Bowen Island Beaches?
Bowen Island’s municipal website says that, “dogs are currently allowed off-leash in all municipal parks but must be kept under control by owners.” It also says that “dogs are not allowed on Tunstall, Sandy or Bowen Bay Beaches in July and August,” however, “at all other coastal access points, leashes are optional, so long as your dog is under control and kept within 3 metres of you.”
“Public beach,” as defined in Bowen Island’s Animal Control Bylaws, “means those public lands located between the low water mark and fifteen (15) metres upland of the high water mark of any body of salt water”
