Dog-friendly Vancouver
Pacific coast city with beaches, mountains, and excellent dog parks
Dog Rules in Vancouver
Many off-leash beaches and parks
Dog license required ($35-$70/year)
Dogs allowed on SkyTrain (off-peak)
Spanish Banks and Kitsilano are dog-friendly
Must be on leash in non-designated areas
Perfect Day in Vancouver 🐾
A curated one-day itinerary for exploring Vancouver with your furry companion.
🌅 Morning Walk
Start your day at a local park or green space where your dog can stretch their legs and explore new scents.
☕ Coffee Break
Find a dog-friendly café with outdoor seating. Many places provide water bowls and welcome well-behaved dogs.
🌳 Afternoon Adventure
Discover dog-friendly trails, beaches, or urban walking routes. Check local regulations for off-leash areas.
🌆 Evening Relaxation
Wind down with a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood, then enjoy dinner at a dog-welcoming restaurant.
💡 Pro tip: Always check current dog policies before visiting. Explore 16 dog-friendly places in Vancouver above!
Stanley Park
World-famous 1,000-acre park with seawall, beaches, and off-leash dog areas.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Forest park near UBC with 73km of trails and extensive off-leash areas.
Spanish Banks Beach
Beautiful beach with off-leash dog area and stunning mountain views.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Beautiful hilltop park with gardens, city views, and on-leash trails.
Jericho Beach Park
Beach park with designated off-leash area and sailing views.
Vanier Park
Waterfront park near Kitsilano with off-leash areas and ocean views.
Crab Park
Small downtown waterfront park with off-leash area.
David Lam Park
Yaletown waterfront park with fenced off-leash area.
Sunset Beach
West End beach on English Bay with nearby off-leash area.
Andy Livingstone Park
Chinatown area park with off-leash dog area.
Coal Harbour Seawalk Dog Area
Small but beautiful off-leash area on Coal Harbour waterfront.
Charleson Park
Olympic Village area park with dedicated off-leash zone.
Kitsilano Beach Park
Famous Kits Beach with off-leash area at west end.
New Brighton Park
East Vancouver waterfront park with off-leash area and outdoor pool.
Trout Lake (John Hendry Park)
East Van community park with off-leash area and farmers market.
Locarno Beach
Quiet beach near Spanish Banks with off-leash area.