Revelstoke dog leash rules and off-leash areas
Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?
Short answer
In the City of Revelstoke, a dog may not be "at large". Off your own property it must be securely leashed or under your direct physical control, except in a designated off-leash area. The Parks page has a map of the off-leash areas.
Key facts
| Leash rule | A dog may not be "at large". Off your own property, outdoors, it must be securely leashed or under your direct physical control, except in a designated off-leash area.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183, consolidated, s. 3 (At Large), s. 6.01; Animal Control, Dog Etiquette · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingnot securely leashed or under the direct physical control of the animal’s Owner in any outdoors area except an Off-Leash Area No Owner shall cause or permit his or her Dog to be At Large in the City. ensuring dogs are leashed where required (e.g., public roads, parks, sidewalks and greenway trails) |
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| Maximum leash length | No general maximum length found. Aggressive and dangerous dogs outside the owner's property must be on a leash of at most 1 metre.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183, consolidated, ss. 7.03(a), 7.06(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingsecure the Aggressive Dog by a collar and Leash with a maximum length of one (1) meter secure the Dangerous Dog by a collar and Leash with a maximum length of one (1) meter |
| Off-leash areas | Dogs may be off leash only in off-leash areas designated by the City (Schedule A of the bylaw). The Parks page has a map of off-leash dog areas. In them the dog must wear a collar and tag, you must carry a leash, keep the dog in sight and under voice control, and follow posted rules.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183, consolidated, ss. 3 (Off-Leash Area), 6.03; Parks, Playgrounds and Sports Fields, Off-Leash Dog Areas · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording“Off-Leash Area” means off-leash areas designated by the City as shown on Schedule “A”. the Owner maintains visual sight and verbal control of the Dog at all times; Click the map below to explore off-leash dog areas in Revelstoke. |
| Places dogs are not allowed | No dog in any cemetery, ball field, sports field, playground, school ground, swimming area or public beach where dogs are prohibited, unless the City or another authority designates otherwise. Dangerous dogs are also banned from all parks and off-leash areas.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183, consolidated, ss. 6.02, 7.07 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingcemetery, ball field, sports field, playground, school ground, swimming area, or public beach where dogs are prohibited, unless the area is otherwise designated by the City No Owner of a Dangerous Dog shall cause or permit the Dangerous Dog to enter into or remain at any park |
| Cleaning up | You must remove and sanitarily dispose of your dog's excrement immediately on any public property or on private property other than your own, and promptly on your own property.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183, consolidated, ss. 6.10, 6.11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingunless the Owner immediately removes the excrement and disposes of it in a sanitary manner Every Owner shall in a timely manner remove and dispose any excrement left by any Dog on the property of the Owner. |
| Fine, dog at large or off leash | Bylaw notice: $200 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $210 if paid late). Municipal ticket: $200. Off-leash contrary to the bylaw is the same amount.Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2370, Schedule, Schedule B, s. 6.01 and 6.03; Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2082, Schedule 2, Schedule 2, s. 6.01 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording6.01 Dog at large $200.00 $100.00 $210.00 No 6.03 Dog off-leash contrary to bylaw $200.00 $100.00 $210.00 No Dog at large 6.01 $200.00 N/A Dog off-leash contrary to bylaw 6.03 $200.00 N/A |
| Bylaw | Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183, consolidated, title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW NO. 2183 |
How it works
Under the Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183, a dog is "at large" if it is not on its owner's property or securely contained in a vehicle, building, structure or enclosure. Outdoors off your property, your dog must be securely leashed or under your direct physical control. Dogs may be off leash only in the off-leash areas the City designates. The City's Parks page has a map of them.
Good to know
- In an off-leash area the dog must wear a collar and tag, you must carry a leash, and you must keep the dog in sight and under voice control. Follow the posted rules.
- The bylaw sets no general maximum leash length. An aggressive or dangerous dog outside its owner's property must be on a leash of 1 metre or less.
- No dog may be in a cemetery, ball field, sports field, playground, school ground, swimming area or public beach where dogs are prohibited, unless the City or another authority designates otherwise. Dangerous dogs are banned from all parks and off-leash areas.
- You must remove and sanitarily dispose of your dog's excrement immediately on public property or on private property other than your own, and promptly on your own property.
- A dog at large, or off leash contrary to the bylaw, is a $200 fine. A bylaw notice is $200 ($100 if paid within 14 days, $210 if paid late); a municipal ticket is $200.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Animal Control, City of Revelstoke (read 2026-11-05)
- Parks, Playgrounds and Sports Fields, City of Revelstoke (read 2026-11-05)
- Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183, consolidated (PDF), City of Revelstoke (read 2026-11-05)
- Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2082, Schedule 2 (PDF), City of Revelstoke (read 2026-11-05)
- Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2370, Schedule (PDF), City of Revelstoke (read 2026-11-05)
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