Hope dog leash rules and off-leash areas

Where can dogs be off leash in Hope, and what are the leash rules?

Hope, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

How it works

In the District of Hope, the Dog Responsibility Bylaw No. 1245 says dogs must not run at large. Off the owner's property, a dog must be on a leash at all times. The bylaw is a 12-page scan with no readable text, so these rules come from the District's Bylaw Enforcement & Animal Control web page.

Steps

1. Keep your dog on a leash whenever it is off your property.
2. Pick up after your dog. You must immediately remove and properly dispose of any faeces your dog leaves on a highway, public place or someone else's property, and dispose of it on your own property. Owners certified as legally blind are exempt.
3. To report a dog at large, call Bylaw Services at 604-869-5671 or email bylaw@hope.ca (weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Good to know

• Not stated in readable text: the District's web page does not give a maximum leash length, any off-leash areas or dog parks, or places dogs are banned (such as beaches, playgrounds or sports fields). Ask Bylaw Services before assuming an area is off leash.
• The fee schedules list one amount for any offence against the dog bylaw. A bylaw notice is $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days); a municipal ticket is $1,000.