Please help keep these beaches dog friendly:
Never leave your dog unattended.
Always keep your dog on a leash or under voice control.
Always clean up after your dog!

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ALBERTA
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BRITISH COLUMBIA

Off-Leash Areas in Vancouver Parks

Nelson: Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
There is a dog beach located beside the boat launch at the northeast end of the park.

Vancouver: Spanish Bank West
Dogs are allowed off-leash from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. in a designated off-leash area.

Vancouver: Sunset Beach
Dogs are allowed off-leash from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the bay behind the Vancouver Aquatic Centre east of the ferry dock.

Vancouver: Town of Qualicum Beach Victoria: Gonzales Beach
Between September 16 and June 14 of each year, dogs are permitted off-leash on the public beach within the municipality. At all times, dogs on the public beach must be under the supervision and discipline of their owner. No dogs are permitted on the public beach from March 1 to April 30 each year to coincide with the annual Brant migration.

Vancouver: Vanier Park
Dogs are allowed off-leash from May 1 to September 30: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; October 1 to April 30: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Victoria: Gonzales Beach
From September 1 to May 31 dogs are allowed off-leash on the beach 24 hours, but are not permitted anytime on the beach from June 1 to August 31.

Whistler: Rainbow Park
Dogs are invited to play and swim off-leash at Barking Bay dog beach, to the south of the park.

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MANITOBA
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NEW BRUNSWICK

Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on park grounds, but not in park buildings.

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NEWFOUNDLAND
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
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NOVA SCOTIA
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NUNAVUT
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ONTARIO

Pets in Ontario's Provincial Parks
Many parks now offer pet exercise/beach areas.

Grand Bend: Pinery Provincial Park
"Dog Beach" is located at Picnic Area 1. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times - even on the beach.

Penetanguishene: Awenda Provincial Park
The park has a pet beach where you can walk your dog. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Port Burwell: Port Burwell Provincial Park
26 km south of Tillsonburg on Lake Erie. The beach is divided into 2 sections, one where dogs are allowed and one where dogs are not allowed.

Terrance Bay: Neys Provincial Park
Dogs are allowed on a section of the beach and in the campgrounds.

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Bedeque: Chelton Beach Provincial Park
Chelton Beach is a day use park featuring a supervised beach. Dogs on a leash are allowed in the park.

Souris: Souris Beach Provincial Park
Souris Beach is a day use park featuring an unsupervised beach. Dogs on a leash are allowed in the park.

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QUEBEC
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SASKATCHEWAN
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YUKON
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