{"title":"Lions Bay dog leash rules and off-leash areas","question":"Where can dogs be off leash in Lions Bay, and what are the leash rules?","slug":"dog-leash-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/lions-bay","name":"Lions Bay","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Village of Lions Bay","url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca"},"short_answer":"In Lions Bay, a dog must be on a leash off its owner's property, held by a competent person. Dogs may run off leash on certain listed trails, but the first 50 metres of each trail is on-leash. Dogs are not allowed on Brunswick Beach or Lions Bay Beach at any time.","aliases":["dog off leash lions bay","dog leash bylaw lions bay","dogs on trails lions bay","dog beach rules lions bay"],"cost":"Bylaw notice: dog at large $85; dog waste not removed $60; dog in a prohibited area $60.","how_long":"Not applicable","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"604-834-3404"},{"type":"email","label":"Bylaw Services (complaints in writing)","value":"bylaw@lionsbay.ca"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Village Office","value":"400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0","note":"Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay","url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf"},{"title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay","url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf"},{"title":"Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay","url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Lions Bay dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Lions Bay rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dangerous-dogs/"},{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Lions Bay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Lions Bay bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/west-vancouver","name":"West Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/bowen-island","name":"Bowen Island","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/gibsons","name":"Gibsons","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/squamish","name":"Squamish","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/dog-leash-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules/"},"facts":{"leash_rule":{"label":"Leash rule","value":"No dog may run at large. Off the owner's property a dog must be on a leash, tether or other suitable device, in the immediate care and control of a competent person. Exceptions: dog shows or trials, police or security work. On the owner's own property the dog must be securely contained.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf","title":"Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay","section":"s. 6.6.1, 6.6.3, 6.6.4","quotes":["No owner of a dog shall permit the dog to be running at large in the Village. Dogs must","be kept on a leash, tether or other suitable device, and be under the immediate care","actively involved in a dog show, dog trial or other similar activity OR;","keep the dog securely contained so as to prevent the dog escaping from the owner’s property."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"leash_length":{"label":"Maximum leash length","value":null,"status":"none","note":"The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf","title":"Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay"}]},"off_leash_areas":{"label":"Off-leash areas","value":"Dogs may be off leash on the trails listed in s. 6.7.2 (Centennial, Crystal Falls, Harrison, Lions, Loggers Lane, Marjorie's Meadows, Soundview, Sunset, Tidewater/Kelvin, Totally Unnecessary, Trudi's and Upper Harrison), but the first 50 metres of each trail is on-leash. Owners must keep sight of the dog.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf","title":"Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay","section":"s. 6.2, 6.7.2, 6.7.3","quotes":["dogs are required to be on-leash at all times within the Village","Marjorie’s Meadows","Totally Unnecessary Trail","The first 50 metres of all trails noted in Section 6.7.2 are designated as on-leash areas.","Dog owners will maintain sight of their dog at all times while utilizing off-leash areas of"]},{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications","title":"Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay","section":"Dog License Application Form entry","quotes":["Kelvin Grove Beach Park, Marjory Meadows and the trail from Soundview to Bayview Road have been designated as off-leash areas."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"},"sources_differ":"Conflict: the Village's Forms page names Kelvin Grove Beach Park, Marjory Meadows and the trail from Soundview to Bayview Road as off-leash areas. The bylaw (s. 6.7.2) lists twelve trails and does not name Kelvin Grove Beach Park. The bylaw is followed. No map or separate list was found."},"dogs_not_allowed":{"label":"Places dogs are not allowed","value":"Brunswick Beach and Lions Bay Beach, at all times.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf","title":"Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay","section":"s. 6.7.1","quotes":["Dogs are prohibited at all times from the following areas in the Village:","Brunswick Beach","Lions Bay Beach"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"clean_up":{"label":"Cleaning up","value":"Whoever has care of the dog must immediately remove its excrement from a highway, public place or anyone else's land and dispose of it in a sanitary way.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf","title":"Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay","section":"s. 6.3","quotes":["the person having care, custody, or control of the animal shall","immediately remove the excrement and dispose of it in a sanitary manner."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fine_at_large":{"label":"Fine, dog at large or off leash","value":"Bylaw notice: dog at large $85 ($75 if paid within 14 days, $95 after 28 days). Failing to remove dog waste $60 ($50 early, $70 late). Dog in a prohibited area $60 ($50, $70).","short":"Notice $85 ($75 if paid in 14 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay","section":"Schedule A, Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 461","quotes":["Dog at large $85 $75 $95","Fail to remove dog waste $60 $50 $70","Dog in prohibited area $60 $50 $70"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014 (s. 6.6 and 6.7).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf","title":"Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as “Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No 461, 2014”"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":1,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the Village of Lions Bay's [Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461](<https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf>), no dog may run at large. Away from the owner's property, a dog must be on a leash, tether or other suitable device and in the immediate care and control of a competent person. Dog shows or trials and police or security work are exempt. On your own property the dog must be securely contained.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Off-leash trails (bylaw s. 6.7.2): Centennial, Crystal Falls, Harrison, Lions, Loggers Lane, Marjorie's Meadows, Soundview, Sunset, Tidewater/Kelvin, Totally Unnecessary, Trudi's and Upper Harrison. The first 50 metres of each trail is on-leash, and you must keep sight of your dog.\n- Dogs are not allowed on Brunswick Beach or Lions Bay Beach at any time.\n- The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. A leash for an aggressive or dangerous dog may be no longer than 1.5 metres.\n- Pick up after your dog right away, from any highway, public place or someone else's land, and dispose of it in a sanitary way.\n- The Village's [Forms & Applications](<https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications>) page lists slightly different off-leash places (it names Kelvin Grove Beach Park and does not list all twelve trails). The bylaw is followed here. Ask Bylaw Services to confirm a specific spot.\n- Bylaw notice fines ([Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](<https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf>)): dog at large $85 ($75 if paid within 14 days, $95 after 28 days); not removing dog waste $60 ($50, $70); dog in a prohibited area $60 ($50, $70).","sources":[{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2022-01/bylaw_461_-_animal_control_licencing_consolidation_1.pdf","title":"Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20385%20-Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw%20%28Consolidation%20640%29.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 385, 2006, Schedule A (PDF), Village of Lions Bay","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications","title":"Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/dog-leash-rules.json"}}