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 15 dog-friendly places in Vancouver above!
Stanley Park Seawall
Iconic 9km waterfront loop with ocean views, beaches, and totem poles.
Grouse Grind
Famous steep mountain trail on the North Shore - challenging for fit dogs.
False Creek Seawall
Urban waterfront walk around False Creek connecting neighborhoods.
Lynn Canyon Park
Free alternative to Capilano with suspension bridge and forest trails.
Lighthouse Park
Old-growth forest and rocky shores in West Vancouver.
Quarry Rock
Popular viewpoint hike in Deep Cove.
Baden-Powell Trail
Long-distance trail across the North Shore mountains.
Point Grey Foreshore
Beautiful walk from Jericho to Spanish Banks beaches.
Queen Elizabeth Park Trails
Hilltop park with gardens and city-mountain views.
Central Park
Large urban park straddling Vancouver and Burnaby border.
Cypress Falls Park
Stunning waterfall trail in West Vancouver.
Burnaby Mountain Trails
Trails around SFU with city views and forest.
Ambleside Seawalk
West Vancouver waterfront with dog beach and seawalk.
English Bay to Stanley Park
Popular urban beach walk connecting English Bay to Stanley Park.
Iona Beach Regional Park
Bird-watching haven with 4km jetty walk into the ocean.