Valemount dog leash rules and off-leash areas
Where can dogs be off leash in Valemount, and what are the leash rules?
Short answer
In Valemount, a dog may not run at large, meaning off the owner's property and not on a leash or under the control of a responsible person. The Village dog park on Dogwood Street is the off-leash area. Owners must pick up feces. A first at-large offence is a $100 bylaw notice.
Key facts
| Leash rule | Owners must not let a dog run at large. "Running at large" means not on the owner's property and not on a leash and/or under the control of a person responsible. A dog need not be leashed in a designated off-leash area, but must obey verbal commands.Animal Bylaw No. 700, 2013, s. 6.1, 6.2, 6.7, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAn owner shall ensure his or her animal does not "run at large" within the municipality. a dog is not required to be on a leash while in a designated off-leash area Keep the dog under control by verbal command at all times "Running at Large" means an animal that is not on the property of the owner and not on a leash and/or under the control of a person responsible. |
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| Maximum leash length | None set. Valemount's Animal Bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. |
| Off-leash areas | The Village dog park on Dogwood Street near Osadchuk Park, with separate areas for large and small dogs. In an off-leash area: current vaccinations, no puppies under 4 months, no dogs with a transmissible illness, and the owner must stay inside the area with a leash ready.Valemount Dog Park Now Open, Village of Valemount (news post, August 27, 2024), News post, Aug 27, 2024; Animal Bylaw No. 700, 2013, s. 10.1 to 10.4 (Bylaw No. 900) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe new playground for pups is located on Dogwood Street near Osadchuk Park. There are separate areas for large and small dogs to run free. Puppies under the age of 4 months are not permitted within an off-leash area Owners must be within the off-leash area with their dog(s) at all times and must have a leash readily available. |
| Places dogs are not allowed | None set. Valemount's bylaw lists no places where dogs are banned. |
| Cleaning up | The owner must remove the animal's feces immediately, on public property or on the owner's own property.Animal Bylaw No. 700, 2013, s. 6.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingan animal defecates on any public property or private property of its owner, the owner shall remove such defecate immediately. |
| Fine, dog at large or off leash | Bylaw notice, dog at large: 1st offence $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 late). Repeat offences within 60 days: 2nd $200, 3rd $300, 4th $400, 5th $500.Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 698 (consolidated June 4, 2026), Schedule A, Animal Bylaw No. 700, s. 6.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingRunning at Large 6.1 Yes $100.00 $80.00 $120.00 50% Running at large 6.1 No $200.00 $160.00 $240.00 n/a Running at large 6.1 No $300.00 $240.00 $360.00 n/a Running at large 6.1 No $400.00 $320.00 $480.00 n/a Running at large 6.1 No $500.00 $400.00 $500.00 n/a |
| Bylaw | Village of Valemount Animal Bylaw No. 700, 2013Animal Bylaw No. 700, 2013, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingthe "Village of Valemount Animal Bylaw No. 700, 2013." |
How it works
The Animal Bylaw No. 700 says an owner must not let a dog run at large in Valemount. "Running at large" means not on the owner's property and not on a leash or under the control of a responsible person. The bylaw sets no maximum leash length for ordinary dogs. A dangerous dog away from its owner's property must be on a leash no longer than one metre.
Steps
- Keep your dog on your property, on a leash, or under the control of a responsible person.
- Use the Village dog park on Dogwood Street near Osadchuk Park if you want off-leash time. It has separate areas for large and small dogs.
- Pick up your dog's feces right away, on public property or on your own.
- To report a dog at large, call the Village Office at 250.566.4435 or email bylaw@valemount.ca.
Good to know
- In an off-leash area a dog need not be leashed but must obey verbal commands. The owner must stay inside the area with a leash ready.
- Off-leash area rules: current vaccinations, no puppies under 4 months, no dogs with a transmissible illness.
- Dangerous dogs are not allowed in any off-leash area.
- The bylaw lists no places where dogs are banned. The dog park location comes from a 2024 Village news post, and no other off-leash areas were found. Ask the Village Office.
- Dog at large is a $100 bylaw notice for a first offence ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 if paid late). Repeat offences within 60 days are $200, $300, $400 and $500.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Animal Bylaw No. 700, 2013 (PDF), Village of Valemount (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 698 (consolidated June 4, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount (read 2026-11-08)
- Valemount Dog Park Now Open, Village of Valemount (news post, August 27, 2024) (read 2026-11-08)
- Animal Control, Village of Valemount (read 2026-11-08)
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