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Dogs in White Rock
This page offers helpful links to information about having a dog in White Rock, including licencing, bylaws and where to find the City's off-leash dog park. We encourage dog owners to follow the rules to make sure we are all good neighbours.
Dogs at the Waterfront
- Dogs are allowed on the Promenade from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. from August 1 to October 1*
*Council approved a trial period from August 1, 2024 to October 1, 2024 for dogs to be permitted on the promenade early mornings - Dogs are allowed on the waterfront promenade from October 1 to March 31.
- Dogs are not allowed on the White Rock Pier at anytime.
- Dogs are permitted on the beach with a leash of less than two metres. The Wildlife Act does not allow off-leash dogs on the beach.
The Province of B.C. has jurisdiction for the beach, which is part of the Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area.
The beach is a critical, internationally significant habitat for year-round, migrating and wintering waterfowl populations, along with important fish and marine mammal habitat. Violations can be reported 24/7 to the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1-877-952-7277.
Dogs Pet-iquette
- Dogs in White Rock must be leashed and licenced
- Owners walking their dogs must pick up after them and dispose of the feces in garbage cans
- Dogs should have up-to-date vaccines
- Dogs are allowed on-leash in most parks year-round
- Dogs can go off-leash in the off-leash dog park located in Ruth Johnson Park
Helpful Links
- Animal Control information
- Off-leash dog park in White Rock
- Dog licensing
- White Rock Dog bylaw
- Request for Service - submit non-emergency animal control requests
Questions?
If you have general questions concerning dogs in White Rock email dogs@whiterockcity.ca.
If you have a bylaw concern please contact bylaw at 604-541-2146.