{"id":15844,"date":"2025-06-27T13:49:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/?p=15844"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T22:54:17","slug":"dog-hikes-off-leash-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/dog-cat-health\/dog-hikes-off-leash-park","title":{"rendered":"Best 10 Dog-Friendly Hikes and Off-leash Dog Trails\/ Parks in Metro Vancouver (with Google Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Moonlight Staff Picks: Hiking With Your Dog in Vancouver, North Van, West Van, Richmond &amp; Burnaby<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Vancouver<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve been aiming to write this blog for a long time. When Shinji was alive, we used to hike about twice a week and fell in love with the natural beauty of the Metro Vancouver area. We are really spoilt for the number of great dog-friendly hikes and off-leash dog walking trails\/parks in the Metro Vancouver area that do not require much effort to get to. While Metro Vancouver includes Coquitlam, Delta, and Port Coquitlam, this guide focuses on dog-friendly hikes mostly in West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are our top 10 hikes to do with your dog\u2014ranked for accessibility, natural beauty, dog-friendliness, and proximity. We\u2019ve also included things to do around the hikes and tips on gear and trail etiquette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-red-color\">Note- clicking on most of the pics will take you to a map so that you can find directions to your hike quickly. <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Bring When Hiking With Your Dog<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is our list if you are hiking in Vancouver with your dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leash (Please! Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/accessories\/dog-accessories\/training-harness-muzzles-etc\/rc-pets-long-line-training-leash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">long line<\/mark><\/a> if you are training or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/accessories\/dog-accessories\/leashes-leads\/?subcategory=619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">flexi retractable leash<\/mark><\/a>.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/gear\/dog-supplies\/pee-pads-poop-bags\/?subcategory=193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Poop bags<\/mark><\/a> (most parks have bins. Please pick up poop. It may be nature but it sucks when you step on poop. Leave the park like you found it or better.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/gear\/dog-supplies\/bowls-mats\/?subcategory=333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Collapsible water bowl<\/mark><\/a> &amp; fresh water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/dog-food\/shop-dog-treats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Dog treats or snacks<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/supplements\/dog-supplements\/flea-tick-bug-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Dog-safe bug spray<\/mark><\/a> if you are worried about ticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bear spray (especially in North Van\/West Van. We&#8217;ve found bear scat on several trails even in Buntzen lake so it is just for safety)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency whistle in case you or your dog run into trouble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Towel or wipes for muddy paws after the hike<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/dog-training-supplies\/dog-backpack-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Dog Backpack <\/mark><\/a>to carry small or medium dog if the going gets tough (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/dog-training-supplies\/dog-boots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">Dog Boots<\/mark><\/a> if hiking in winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you hit the North Shore trails or the Chief, make sure your gear is up to the terrain. We\u2019ve tested everything we sell on local Vancouver trails from Ruffwear harnesses to long lines for off leash training. Stop by our store on East Hastings to get a professional fitting from our team before your next weekend adventure. You can find our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">Vancouver store hours here<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Go: Quick Trail Check<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Park hours, leash rules, and trail access can change depending on the season, wildlife alerts, or maintenance. Before you head out, it\u2019s worth doing a quick check online or reading the signs at the trailhead. It\u2019ll save you the hassle\u2014and keep your hike stress-free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top 10 Dog Hikes Near Vancouver<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a map of our top 10 Best Hikes\/ Parks for dogs near Vancouver, BC. Click on the icons within the map to get information about the places or if you want quick directions to these dog parks\/ trails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-15924\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/moon.png\" alt=\"Moonlight Natural Pet Store in Vancouver\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/moon.png 512w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/moon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/moon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/moon-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/moon-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/moon-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/moon-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/moon-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>   Moonlight Natural Pet Store in East Vancouver. Your go to pet shop for dog hiking tips and equipment. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"wp-image-15928\" style=\"width: 40px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-hiking-with-dog.png\" alt=\"Walking\/ hiking with your dog\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-hiking-with-dog.png 512w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-hiking-with-dog-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-hiking-with-dog-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-hiking-with-dog-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-hiking-with-dog-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-hiking-with-dog-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-hiking-with-dog-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-hiking-with-dog-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>Hiking with your dog\/ On-leash dog walk trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"wp-image-15926\" style=\"width: 40px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-hiking.png\" alt=\"Hiking with your dog\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-hiking.png 512w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-hiking-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-hiking-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-hiking-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-hiking-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-hiking-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-hiking-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-hiking-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/> Other hikes with your dog in Vancouver\/ Leash-required dog walk trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"wp-image-15925\" style=\"width: 40px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-off-leash.png\" alt=\"Dog off-leash walking or hiking\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-off-leash.png 512w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-off-leash-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-off-leash-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-off-leash-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-off-leash-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-off-leash-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-off-leash-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dog-off-leash-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/> <strong>Dog off-leash parks\/ hikes<\/strong> in or near Vancouver. Vancouver off-leash dog trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"wp-image-15927\" style=\"width: 40px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paddle-board.png\" alt=\"Stand up paddleboard with your dog\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paddle-board.png 512w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paddle-board-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paddle-board-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paddle-board-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paddle-board-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paddle-board-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paddle-board-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paddle-board-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/><strong>Stand Up Paddle Board<\/strong> with your dog near Vancouver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1IyT9GFGev4V1sZJlNxT30qoRUaTerQc&#038;hl=en&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/metrovancouver.org\/services\/regional-parks\/park\/pacific-spirit-regional-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Pacific Spirit Regional Park<\/mark><\/a> (UBC, Vancouver)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uvewEdSppBxuXpTGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" data-id=\"15866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pacific-Spirit-Trail-courtesy-of-CBC.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15866\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pacific-Spirit-Trail-courtesy-of-CBC.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pacific-Spirit-Trail-courtesy-of-CBC-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pacific-Spirit-Trail-courtesy-of-CBC-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pacific-Spirit-Trail-courtesy-of-CBC-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/qg5fmxb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2468\" height=\"944\" data-id=\"15865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pacific-Spirit-profile.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15865\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pacific-Spirit-profile.webp 2468w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pacific-Spirit-profile-300x115.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pacific-Spirit-profile-1024x392.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pacific-Spirit-profile-150x57.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pacific-Spirit-profile-768x294.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pacific-Spirit-profile-1536x588.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pacific-Spirit-profile-2048x783.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2468px) 100vw, 2468px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 3\u201310+ km trail network<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy to moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> <strong>Some trails are leash-required <\/strong>while <strong>others are off-leash dog trails <\/strong>(check signage). <strong>Leash when horses approach<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good: <\/strong>This place is a huge, leafy playground where your dog can really stretch their legs off-leash. The trails either off-leash or marked as leash required. They are soft and peaceful\u2014perfect for a chill stroll or a longer adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know: <\/strong>Trails can get muddy in wet months, and cyclists share many paths, so keep an eye out. Parking is free around 4899 Chancellor Blvd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that according to CBC that the regional government is reviewing its dog management plan for a potential pilot that might reduce the leash optional trails for this park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/parks-recreation-culture\/stanley-park.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Stanley Park Seawall &amp; Trails<\/mark><\/a> (Vancouver)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/JJ36fjN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2492\" height=\"918\" data-id=\"15880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stanley-Park-Profile-1.webp\" alt=\"Walking Stanley park with your dog\" class=\"wp-image-15880\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stanley-Park-Profile-1.webp 2492w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stanley-Park-Profile-1-300x111.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stanley-Park-Profile-1-1024x377.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stanley-Park-Profile-1-150x55.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stanley-Park-Profile-1-768x283.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stanley-Park-Profile-1-1536x566.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stanley-Park-Profile-1-2048x754.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2492px) 100vw, 2492px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a digital map of Stanley Park, <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/parks-recreation-culture\/stanley-park-digital-map.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">click here<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 9 km seawall loop plus forest trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy or mostly flat. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> <strong>On-leash required<\/strong> as you share most of the trails with other pedestrians. Within the park, there are some bike trails and <strong>some options for dogs to run off-leash<\/strong> but keep them close.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good: <\/strong>You can\u2019t beat the views here\u2014ocean, city, mountains\u2014it\u2019s all classic Vancouver. Plus, there\u2019s tons to see along the way, so it never gets boring. It is also super easy to get to as it is attached to downtown Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know: <\/strong>The seawall gets busy on weekends and shared with cyclists. There are several parking lots and amenities nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-the-seawall-1024x1012.webp\" alt=\"Shinji dog at the Vancouver Stanley Park Seawall dog park\" class=\"wp-image-15873\" style=\"width:382px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-the-seawall-1024x1012.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-the-seawall-300x296.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-the-seawall-150x148.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-the-seawall-768x759.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-the-seawall-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-the-seawall-70x70.webp 70w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-the-seawall-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-the-seawall-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-the-seawall.webp 1172w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are trails or hikes through the park towards Beaver Lake which are amazing. Some of these seem to be off-leash and others are leash required. We&#8217;ve found that as long as your dog can heel quickly, it is a great location to hike. Do note that there have been several incidents of people being attacked by other humans so please go in a group and never alone with your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, there are racoon families that live within the park itself especially near the Lost Lagoon and occasionally coyotes. Keep an eye out for signs especially if you have a small dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/westvancouver.ca\/parks-recreation\/parks\/lighthouse-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Lighthouse Park<\/mark><\/a> (West Vancouver)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/b4RNsonKPUxxfzEk8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1990\" height=\"1476\" data-id=\"15860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-by-Katherine-Tang.webp\" alt=\"Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver has great off-leash dog trails\" class=\"wp-image-15860\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-by-Katherine-Tang.webp 1990w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-by-Katherine-Tang-300x223.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-by-Katherine-Tang-1024x760.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-by-Katherine-Tang-150x111.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-by-Katherine-Tang-768x570.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-by-Katherine-Tang-1536x1139.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1990px) 100vw, 1990px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iGbYE6HmqFnXUrzg6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"1088\" data-id=\"15861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-Profile.webp\" alt=\"Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver has great off-leash dog trails\" class=\"wp-image-15861\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-Profile.webp 814w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-Profile-224x300.webp 224w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-Profile-766x1024.webp 766w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-Profile-112x150.webp 112w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lighthouse-Park-Profile-768x1027.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Up to 6 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> <strong>Dogs can be off-leash on most trails except Birdsong Path<\/strong>. On-leash dog at viewpoints obviously for safety reasons as there are cliffs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good: <\/strong>We absolutely love Lighthouse Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fun fact- it was the place that Shinji (our dog) helped Dad to propose to Mom. The forest is beautiful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know: <\/strong>The terrain can be steep and lots of tree roots in places, so watch your footing. Parking fills up quickly on sunny days, so go early if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs are required to be on leash at the beginning of the trail but most of the trails are off-leash. Pro-tip after entering the park from the parking lot, find the first trail on the left (Valley Trail) and go down that way. Follow it till you find Starboat Cove Trail. It is a bit of a climb down but it opens to a secluded beach called Starboat Cove that not many people go to. Starboat Cove is one of the few dog friendly beaches in Vancouver. Since you are hiking with your dog, be prepared to carry your dog depending on its size and ability to navigate terrain. Take some food and hang out here when the tide is out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/deepcovebc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Deep Cove to Quarry Rock<\/mark><\/a> (North Vancouver)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/g9yR8MQGkifVYWJr8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"907\" data-id=\"15868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-hike-credit-Pat-Fung.webp\" alt=\"Quarry Rock hike with your dog starts here\" class=\"wp-image-15868\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-hike-credit-Pat-Fung.webp 1360w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-hike-credit-Pat-Fung-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-hike-credit-Pat-Fung-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-hike-credit-Pat-Fung-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-hike-credit-Pat-Fung-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/hQdov3Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-Profile-786x1024.webp\" alt=\"Quarry Rock profile and how to get there\" class=\"wp-image-15869\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-Profile-786x1024.webp 786w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-Profile-230x300.webp 230w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-Profile-115x150.webp 115w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-Profile-768x1000.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-Profile.webp 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1172\" height=\"1162\" data-id=\"15870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-with-Shinji.webp\" alt=\"Shinji, our dog at Quarry Rock\" class=\"wp-image-15870\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-with-Shinji.webp 1172w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-with-Shinji-300x297.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-with-Shinji-1024x1015.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-with-Shinji-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-with-Shinji-768x761.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-with-Shinji-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-with-Shinji-70x70.webp 70w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-with-Shinji-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quarry-Rock-with-Shinji-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1172px) 100vw, 1172px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deepcovekayak.com\/rental\/stand-up-paddleboard-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1188\" height=\"1178\" data-id=\"15858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deepcove-paddleboard.webp\" alt=\"Dog on Stand Up paddleboard Deep Cove\" class=\"wp-image-15858\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deepcove-paddleboard.webp 1188w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deepcove-paddleboard-300x297.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deepcove-paddleboard-1024x1015.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deepcove-paddleboard-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deepcove-paddleboard-768x762.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deepcove-paddleboard-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deepcove-paddleboard-70x70.webp 70w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deepcove-paddleboard-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Deepcove-paddleboard-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1188px) 100vw, 1188px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 4 km roundtrip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> <strong>On-leash dog walk trails. <\/strong>Especially at viewpoints obviously for safety reasons as this is a massive cliff. <strong>Panorama Park is a designated off-leash dog park.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good:<\/strong> This one\u2019s a favourite for a reason\u2014easy enough to do often, with a rewarding view that makes the climb totally worth it. Plus, grab a gelato or donut after!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know:<\/strong> It can get busy in peak seasons, and parking in Deep Cove is limited. Although, it is an on-leash hike with your dog, at some places it makes sense to temporarily take your dog off leash so you are not tripping over the leash as you climb or go over bridges. Note that people hike with their reactive dogs up there so please respect the on-leash signs. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this hike does not appeal to you, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/deepcovekayak.com\/rental\/stand-up-paddleboard-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Deep Cove Kayak<\/mark><\/a> and rent a stand-up paddle board. Make sure you take your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/accessories\/dog-accessories\/clothing-outdoor\/?subcategory=365\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">dog\u2019s life jacket<\/mark> <\/a>as well and spend a well deserved day on the water paddling around toward Grey Rocks Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/metrovancouver.org\/services\/regional-parks\/park\/lynn-headwaters-regional-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Lynn Headwaters Regional Park<\/mark><\/a> (North Vancouver)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/R6cCYiKgK3zidWdr9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"1020\" data-id=\"15862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-credit-Anthony-Wong.webp\" alt=\"Entrance to Lynn Headwaters Regional Park trail. Keep your dog on leash until you read the trail signs.\" class=\"wp-image-15862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-credit-Anthony-Wong.webp 1360w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-credit-Anthony-Wong-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-credit-Anthony-Wong-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-credit-Anthony-Wong-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-credit-Anthony-Wong-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2486\" height=\"930\" data-id=\"15863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-Regional-Park-Profile.webp\" alt=\"Lynn Headwaters Regional park profile\" class=\"wp-image-15863\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-Regional-Park-Profile.webp 2486w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-Regional-Park-Profile-300x112.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-Regional-Park-Profile-1024x383.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-Regional-Park-Profile-150x56.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-Regional-Park-Profile-768x287.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-Regional-Park-Profile-1536x575.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-Regional-Park-Profile-2048x766.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2486px) 100vw, 2486px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 3\u201314 km options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy to hard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> <strong>Some trails <\/strong>(Lower Lynn Loop, Cedars Mill, the portion of Headwaters Trail north of the Third Debris Chute and the connector trail between L\u200b\u200b\u200bynn Headwaters Regional Park and the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve) are designated as <strong>off-leash dog trails<\/strong>. <strong>On-leash at all other trails.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good:<\/strong> If you want peace and quiet surrounded by lush forest and rivers, this spot delivers big time. You can hike with your dog on a short or long route depending on how much energy you and your dog have. The waters can be crystal clear and beautiful from spring through fall. Note that the waters are quite chilly so take a towel for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-576x1024.webp\" alt=\"Shinji our dog at Lynn Headwaters\" class=\"wp-image-15864\" style=\"width:244px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-576x1024.webp 576w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-84x150.webp 84w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-768x1365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-864x1536.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-1152x2048.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lynn-Headwaters-scaled.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the best Vancouver off-leash dog trails <\/strong>are located here such as Lower Lynn Loop and Cedars Mill. Check the trail signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/266596102?h=7562802bfb\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\"    allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know: <\/strong>Parking is super difficult to get in summer. There is a small parking lot at the very entrance, but it is like winning the lottery. There are 2 other overflow parking lots with a short walk. Note that if these fill up, there is street parking. Bears may be active\u2014carry bear spray and stay alert because it extends into backcountry. Trail conditions vary seasonally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6.<a href=\"https:\/\/metrovancouver.org\/services\/regional-parks\/park\/capilano-river-regional-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Cleveland Dam \/ Capilano River Trails<\/mark><\/a> (North Vancouver)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/TojRyQ55n6t7FRRo8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" data-id=\"15857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-1024x584.webp\" alt=\"Cleveland Dam road to Trails that goes over Dam\" class=\"wp-image-15857\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-1024x584.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-150x86.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-768x438.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-1536x876.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-2048x1169.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/fT1mYVbpQxFt9Gqw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2524\" height=\"892\" data-id=\"15856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-profile.webp\" alt=\"Cleveland Dam Park for Dogs\" class=\"wp-image-15856\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-profile.webp 2524w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-profile-300x106.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-profile-1024x362.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-profile-150x53.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-profile-768x271.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-profile-1536x543.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-profile-2048x724.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2524px) 100vw, 2524px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/metrovancouver.org\/services\/regional-parks\/Documents\/capilano-river-regional-park-map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Capilano River Regional Park Map<\/mark><\/a> for your reference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> ~2 km with extensions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy to moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> <strong>both dog leash-required trails<\/strong> and le\u200b\u200bash optional pet-friendly trails are available in this regional park. Check park map and signs for details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good:<\/strong> The views here are pretty epic for a quick trip\u2014a chance to soak in powerful river sights and get some fresh forest air without committing to a full day hike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know:<\/strong> The trail has some steep sections. The dam area has railings so don&#8217;t be the silly human that carries your dog so that it can see the dam (we see that often enough to provide this ludicrous warning). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 potential spots to start your hike with your dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/pFWq6Cp7AxueFkx8A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Cleveland Park<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Keep your dog on the leash after the parking spot and walk on Dam Rd past the actual dam. Stop for a second and marvel at how loud the dam can sound and then continue to the Baden Powel Trail or Palisades Trail. Check the signage for off-leash dog trails.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road-1024x1021.webp\" alt=\"Cleveland dam hike with Shinji\" class=\"wp-image-15872\" style=\"width:315px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road-1024x1021.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road-768x765.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road-70x70.webp 70w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shinji-at-Cleveland-Dam-service-road.webp 1172w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/pFWq6Cp7AxueFkx8A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Capilano River Hatchery Entry<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; instead of the upper parking, take Capilano Park Rd and park in front of the Capilano River Fisheries. It is great place to learn about the different fish in the area if you have time. However, as you are on a hike with your dog, try the second Canyon trail to the Coho loop or connect to the Pipeline Trail. These are leash required hiking trails but below Pipeline Bridge, the trail for Pipeline becomes an off-leash dog trail.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Lve5GEKmnCBgv2Tr6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-Fisheries-entry-1024x593.webp\" alt=\"Cleveland Dam Fisheries Entry for Dog-friendly hike and off-leash dog trails\" class=\"wp-image-15855\" style=\"width:486px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-Fisheries-entry-1024x593.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-Fisheries-entry-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-Fisheries-entry-150x87.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-Fisheries-entry-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-Fisheries-entry-1536x889.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cleveland-Dam-Fisheries-entry.webp 1928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/BHXADmX5CuFzYhqj7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Grouse<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Alternatively, drive up to Grouse Mountain Parking Lot D. Make sure you pay for parking. Walk the Powerline Trail towards Malaspina Park. These tend to be beautiful but also near backcountry so be bear and cougar wise meaning on-leash or very well-trained dog that heels, bear spray etc. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Grouse-Parking-Lot-D-1024x512.webp\" alt=\"Grouse Parking Lot D that leads to the Powerline Trails hike\" class=\"wp-image-15859\" style=\"width:483px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Grouse-Parking-Lot-D-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Grouse-Parking-Lot-D-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Grouse-Parking-Lot-D-150x75.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Grouse-Parking-Lot-D-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Grouse-Parking-Lot-D-1536x767.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Grouse-Parking-Lot-D-2048x1023.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Grouse-Parking-Lot-D-400x200.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/westvancouver.ca\/parks-recreation\/parks\/whytecliff-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Whytecliff Park to Whyte Islet<\/mark><\/a> (West Vancouver)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/zHJLVUw36qmDkn5A7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"532\" data-id=\"15900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Entrance-.webp\" alt=\"Entrance to Whytecliff Park. Remember that dog trails are leash required\" class=\"wp-image-15900\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Entrance-.webp 821w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Entrance--300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Entrance--150x97.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Entrance--768x498.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Entrance--110x70.webp 110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/4tXN9bWY5HmMnybh8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"15889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Profile.webp\" alt=\"Whytecliff Park Profile\" class=\"wp-image-15889\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Profile.webp 880w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Profile-300x146.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Profile-150x73.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Whytecliff-Park-Profile-768x373.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 1.5\u20132 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy to moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> On-leash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good:<\/strong> This one\u2019s a mini adventure with tide pools and cool rocks to explore. Perfect for pups who love a mix of beach and forest smells\u2014and if you time it right, you can wander out to Whyte Islet too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know:<\/strong> Whytecliff Park gets super busy in the summer because it is one of the easiest accessible scuba diving sites in Metro Vancouver. Access to Whyte Islet is only at low tide. Bring a towel\u2014you might get wet! Please ensure you know what time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tideschart.com\/Canada\/British-Columbia\/Metro-Vancouver-Regional-District\/West-Vancouver\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">the tide goes out <\/mark><\/a>and comes back. It happens very quickly and you can get stranded on Whyte Islet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnaby.ca\/explore-outdoors\/parks\/burnaby-mountain-conservation-area\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Burnaby Mountain Park<\/mark><\/a> (Burnaby)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/veySMYw1SRo4QoTZ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" data-id=\"15901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-park-Pandora-trailhead-1-1024x608.webp\" alt=\"Trail to Burnaby Mountain. Hiking with your dog\" class=\"wp-image-15901\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-park-Pandora-trailhead-1-1024x608.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-park-Pandora-trailhead-1-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-park-Pandora-trailhead-1-150x89.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-park-Pandora-trailhead-1-768x456.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-park-Pandora-trailhead-1.webp 1062w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iyVAnS8govnSGgLG9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"413\" data-id=\"15902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-Park-Profile-for-dog-hikes-1.webp\" alt=\"Burnaby Mountain Park has leash required dog trails\" class=\"wp-image-15902\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-Park-Profile-for-dog-hikes-1.webp 843w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-Park-Profile-for-dog-hikes-1-300x147.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-Park-Profile-for-dog-hikes-1-150x73.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Burnaby-Mountain-Park-Profile-for-dog-hikes-1-768x376.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> ~5 km of trails<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy to moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> <strong>On-leash dog walk trails<\/strong> for all trails as it is shared with mountain bikers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good: <\/strong>Lots of open space and some lovely forest paths, plus those views from the top? Totally worth the walk. A chill spot that\u2019s easy to get to from the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know: <\/strong>Trail signage can be a bit unclear. Watch for bikers on shared paths. Also note that summer season is black bear season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/bcparks.ca\/mount-seymour-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Mount Seymour Park<\/mark><\/a> (North Vancouver)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ebLw3FnXZ8CmhFvLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1914\" height=\"942\" data-id=\"15899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mount-Seymour-Park-Fishermans-Trail-for-dog-hike.webp\" alt=\"Mount Seymour Park Fishermans&#039; Trail for dog hike\" class=\"wp-image-15899\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mount-Seymour-Park-Fishermans-Trail-for-dog-hike.webp 1914w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mount-Seymour-Park-Fishermans-Trail-for-dog-hike-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mount-Seymour-Park-Fishermans-Trail-for-dog-hike-1024x504.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mount-Seymour-Park-Fishermans-Trail-for-dog-hike-150x74.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mount-Seymour-Park-Fishermans-Trail-for-dog-hike-768x378.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mount-Seymour-Park-Fishermans-Trail-for-dog-hike-1536x756.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1914px) 100vw, 1914px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metrovancouver.org\/services\/water\/Documents\/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-dog-walking-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1116\" data-id=\"15898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Seymour-Conservation-Reserve-Dog-Trails.webp\" alt=\"Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Dog Trails\" class=\"wp-image-15898\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Seymour-Conservation-Reserve-Dog-Trails.webp 1170w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Seymour-Conservation-Reserve-Dog-Trails-300x286.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Seymour-Conservation-Reserve-Dog-Trails-1024x977.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Seymour-Conservation-Reserve-Dog-Trails-150x143.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lower-Seymour-Conservation-Reserve-Dog-Trails-768x733.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metrovancouver.org\/services\/water\/Documents\/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve-dog-walking-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Dog Walking Map for Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.<\/mark><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Varies by trail (Dog Mountain, Mystery Lake)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate to challenging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> <strong>On-leash dog walking<\/strong> on most trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good: <\/strong>If you\u2019re craving mountain vibes close to town, this is your spot for hiking with your dog. Plus, it\u2019s great for year-round fun\u2014hiking, snowshoeing, and everything in between. Off-leash dog trails or hikes include Baden Powell Trail, Berm Trail near the Seymour Suspension Bridge towards Lizard Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can either park near <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Z99TiSBvpnwJThza8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Fisherman&#8217;s Trail Riverside Drive<\/mark><\/a> or on <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Z99TiSBvpnwJThza8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Lilloet Road<\/mark><\/a> at the trail head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know: <\/strong>Snow can linger into spring. Leash enforcement is strict and you can get fines for off-leash dogs on leash required trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you might need day use passes. Look here for information on whether you are <a href=\"https:\/\/bcparks.ca\/reservations\/day-use-passes\/#mount-seymour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">required to book day use passes<\/mark><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/metrovancouver.org\/services\/regional-parks\/park\/iona-beach-regional-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Iona Beach Regional Park<\/mark><\/a> (Richmond\/Vancouver)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/B1zQMJYcezsnNEzM9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1347\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"15896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional-Park.webp\" alt=\"Entrance to Iona Beach Regional Park. Few trails are dog-friendly off-leash\" class=\"wp-image-15896\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional-Park.webp 1347w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional-Park-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional-Park-1024x507.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional-Park-150x74.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional-Park-768x380.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1347px) 100vw, 1347px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/zPPRyRRAyxgh3dpu5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"381\" data-id=\"15897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional.webp\" alt=\"Iona Beach Regional park is good flat space in Richmond to take a chill walk with your dog\" class=\"wp-image-15897\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional.webp 1176w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional-300x97.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional-1024x332.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional-150x49.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Iona-Beach-Regional-768x249.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Up to 10 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> <strong>Off-leash dog zones<\/strong> available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good: <\/strong>Flat and breezy, with tons of space for your pup to run free by the water. It\u2019s a beach day for your dog, minus the crowds. Parking tends to be pretty easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know: <\/strong>There\u2019s little shade here, so bring plenty of water. Off-leash zones are shared with sensitive bird habitats\u2014please be mindful. Dogs are not allowed in the following areas: the ponds and areas on the park&#8217;s east side. And the foreshore between Iona Jetty and North Jetty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An off-leash dog \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200btrail is&nbsp;designated along the lower roadway on the Iona Jetty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/covapp.vancouver.ca\/parkfinder\/parkdetail.aspx?inparkid=110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hadden Park Off-Leash Dog Beach<\/mark><\/a> (Vancouver)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ZPvHK7xQqc2eQENf9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"451\" data-id=\"15895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-with-dog-going-to-off-leash-beach-1024x451.webp\" alt=\"Stairs beside the Vancouver Maritime Musuem going down to Hadden Beach which is a great dog off-leash beach in Kitsilano\" class=\"wp-image-15895\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-with-dog-going-to-off-leash-beach-1024x451.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-with-dog-going-to-off-leash-beach-300x132.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-with-dog-going-to-off-leash-beach-150x66.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-with-dog-going-to-off-leash-beach-768x338.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-with-dog-going-to-off-leash-beach.webp 1463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ZPvHK7xQqc2eQENf9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"412\" data-id=\"15894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-Profile.webp\" alt=\"Hadden Beach Dog off-leash in Kitsilano, Vancouver\" class=\"wp-image-15894\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-Profile.webp 838w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-Profile-300x147.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-Profile-150x74.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hadden-Beach-Profile-768x378.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> Vancouver <strong>Off-leash dog beach\/ hike<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good:<\/strong> This is the best Vancouver off-leash dog park\/ beach with dogs allowed in the water. It is where dogs can splash around safely, meet new friends, or just soak up the sun. Hadden Dog Beach is one of the few dog friendly beaches in Vancouver. It\u2019s a favourite for good reason!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know:<\/strong> Busy during summer, with street parking only with Kitsilano neighbourhood. Sometimes the beach closes for maintenance\u2014check before you go. When you go down the stair towards the beach from next to the Vancouver Maritime Museum, it might be tempting to let your dog off leash but don&#8217;t as more often than not, people do not pick up their dog&#8217;s poop from the tall grass. Let your dog go wild on the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/bcparks.ca\/explore\/parkpgs\/golden_ears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#011afa\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Golden Ears Provincial Park<\/mark><\/a> (Maple Ridge)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ZPvHK7xQqc2eQENf9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"599\" data-id=\"15892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-ears-provincial-park-alouette-lake-day-use.webp\" alt=\"Golden ears provincial park alouette lake day use\" class=\"wp-image-15892\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-ears-provincial-park-alouette-lake-day-use.webp 1016w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-ears-provincial-park-alouette-lake-day-use-300x177.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-ears-provincial-park-alouette-lake-day-use-150x88.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-ears-provincial-park-alouette-lake-day-use-768x453.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ZPvHK7xQqc2eQENf9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"404\" data-id=\"15893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-ears-provincial-park-profile.webp\" alt=\"Golden ears provincial park for camping or hiking with your dog\" class=\"wp-image-15893\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-ears-provincial-park-profile.webp 846w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-ears-provincial-park-profile-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-ears-provincial-park-profile-150x72.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/pet-health-pet-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-ears-provincial-park-profile-768x367.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Multiple trail options, from easy loops to longer hikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy to challenging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leash:<\/strong> <strong>On-leash dog walking in most areas<\/strong>; some dog off-leash zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Good:<\/strong> If you\u2019re up for a bit of a drive east, Golden Ears offers vast wilderness with plenty of trails, river spots, and lakes to splash in. It\u2019s a fantastic place for adventurous pups who love water and wide-open spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was our go to frontcountry campground with our dog. Close enough to Vancouver but far enough that there was no cell service in some areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Know:<\/strong> Parking fees apply. Some areas can get crowded on weekends. Bears and wildlife are present\u2014bring bear spray and keep your dog close in sensitive zones.  <a href=\"https:\/\/nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca\/kuwyyf\/golden_ears_campground_map_north_beach_f98db48604.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">Camp at the North Beach Campground<\/mark><\/a> as the North Beach is the one we recall that allowed dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alouette South Beach also has a day-use area that has dog swimming which might be closer to the Boat launch area. Remember that you are <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcparks.ca\/reservations\/day-use-passes\/#golden-ears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">required to book day use passes<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, if you are doing <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca\/kuwyyf\/golden_ears_park_map_d864feaf4f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">any hikes<\/a><\/mark>, make sure to keep your dog on a longish dog lead so that you are bear and cougar wise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you crave quiet forest trails or seaside adventures, Greater Vancouver has a hike for every dog and their human. Respect park rules, stay safe, pick up your dog poop and enjoy the outdoors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going camping with your dog or cat, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonlightpetstore.com\/guide\/going-camping-driving-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">going camping with my pet essential kit checklist in Vancouver<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Happy hiking from all of us at Moonlight!<\/strong> Let us know if there are any hikes or dog parks we should add. Tag us using @moonlightdogcafe on Instagram\u2014we\u2019d love to see your adventures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moonlight Staff Picks: Hiking With Your Dog in Vancouver, North Van, West Van, Richmond &amp; Burnaby Best Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Vancouver We&#8217;ve been aiming to write this blog for a long time. 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