At the April 8, 2024 Council meeting, Council voted to amend the Animal Control and License Bylaw to restrict leash length and the maximum number of dogs per person on the Centennial Seawalk, Ambleside Seawalk, and Birdsong Path in Lighthouse Park. Dogs are now required to be leashed on Birdsong Path. Learn more.
West Vancouver has many parks, trails, and seaside walks for dogs and their owners to enjoy. Please follow the rules and remember to be community-minded while enjoying our parks. Check all signage before entering any park and keep your dog on a leash where indicated.
Where can I take my dog?
Prohibited areas
Please remember dogs are not allowed on beaches, sports fields, school facilities, playgrounds and other municipal facilities.
Dogs are not permitted in any area of John Lawson Park and Millennium Park.
Map and rules
Dog area guide and map (PDF)
West Vancouver is a dog and dog owner's dream. There are trails, parks, seaside walks and lots of designated off-leash areas. Please follow the rules, and you'll get the most out of what this dog-friendly community has to offer. Start exploring!
New dog leash requirements
Dogs are now required to be on a leash, no greater than two metres in length, on the Centennial Seawalk, Ambleside Seawalk, and on Birdsong Path in Lighthouse Park. A maximum of two dogs per person are allowed on these paths.