Dogs and Cats in Vancouver
Vancouver is a dog's paradise. In fact, I would
venture to say that Vancouver is the best city in North America if you
have a dog. There are parks to play in, trails to romp on, and creeks,
rivers and the ocean to splash in.
If you're
looking for the ultimate dog experience for both you and your dog,
check out the creeks, rivers, ocean and trails on the North Shore,
including the Ambleside Dog Park which is located on the beach just
west of the Lions Gate Bridge.
Other cities claim to be dog friendly but that
usually means no more than a small dog park and a few places you can
take dogs on a leash. Well, in Vancouver's North Shore, just 20 minutes
from downtown Vancouver, there are hundreds of miles of beautiful
trails and creeks and rivers where you and your dog can play forever.
Leash Free Parks
Day Care
Dog Stores
Overnight Stays for Dogs and Cats
Dog Friendly Hotels
Dog Fun on the North Shore
Some Leash Free Parks
Many Vancouver parks are Leash Free for dogs between the hours of 6-10 AM and 5-10
PM.
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Burrard View Park
Yale & N. Penticton to Slocan |
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Charleson Park
6th Ave & Laurel St
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Coopers Park
False Creek
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Fraserview Golf Course Perimeter
61st Ave & Wales Rd.
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Jones Park
37th Ave & Victoria Dr.
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Nat Bailey Stadium
(south to racquet club) |
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Nelson Park
Bute & Nelson St.
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Queen Elizabeth Park
(off 37th Ave. west of entrance roadway)
Open to dogs all day |
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Spanish Bank (West of Concession)
Spanish Banks, west of Tolmie |
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Sunset Beach Bay
Beach Ave from Burrard Bridge |
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UBC Endowment Lands
Trails near West 16th Ave
Open 24 hours for dogs |
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Vanier Park
West of Maritime Museum Parking Lot
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Recommended Dog Day Care in Vancouver
and the North Shore
To stay at dog day care facilities, dogs must have proof of vaccinations, including
distemper combo, rabies, and bordetella (kennel cough).
Dog Stores
In Vancouver, we like Three Dog Bakery. Located on Fourth Avenue, a great place
for shopping, Three Dog Bakery is a patisserie for dogs. It has cakes, cookies and
all kinds of other dog treats that will make your dog love you forever, as if she/he
doesn't already.
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Three Dog Bakery
2186 W. 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
604-737-3647 (dogs)
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If you're in Burnaby, visit Big Dog Little Dog Bakery. This friendly store specializes
in all-natural cookies, cakes, and deli-items for dogs. They have dog treats to
please the most finicky eaters plus a variety of unique dog clothing, accessories
and gifts.
Overnight Stays For Dogs or Cats:
- This great boarding kennel is on the Sunshine Coast. Three mornings
a week, MWF, dogs are picked from a vet on the North Shore and ferried to Gibsons.
Dogs get excellent care in excellent facilities. The owner is a registered animal
health technician. This is really a resort for dogs.
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Bullocks Boarding Kennel
RRI 277 Parker Rd
Gibsons, BC
604-886-8659 |
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- This place, as the name implies, is for cats only. It is a veternarian
with an ajoining boarding facility called The Palms. Cats sleep in extra large cages
and spend at least 6 hours a day out of the cages socializing if they want. Cats
must be healthy, have all vaccinations and no fleas to stay at The Palms.
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All About Cats
105-1550 Marine Drive
North Vancouver
604-986-2287
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Dog Fun on the North Shore
Dog Friendly Hotels
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Best Western Chateau Granville
1100 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2B6
604-669-7070 |
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Bosman's Hotel
1060 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1P5
604-682-3171
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Coast Plaza Hotel And Suites
1763 Comox Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1P6
604-688-7711
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Comfort Inn Downtown
654 Nelson Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K4
604-605-4333
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Marriott Pinnacle Hotel
1128 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5
604-684-1128 |
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Delta Vancouver Suites Hotel
550 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 3Y6
604-689-8188 |
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The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
900 W Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6
604-684-3131
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The Fairmont Waterfront
900 Canada Place Way
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5
604-691-1991
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Four Seasons Vancouver
791 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4
604-689-9333 |
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Georgian Court Hotel
773 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4
604-682-5555 |
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Granville Island Hotel
1253 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
604-683-7373
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Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown Tower & Suites
1110 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2
604-684-2151
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The Landis Hotel & Suites
1200 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W2
604-681-3555 |
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Metropolitan Hotel
645 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2Y9
604-687-1122 |
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Pacific Palisades Hotel
1277 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C4
604-688-0461 |
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Pan Pacific Hotel
300 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5
604-662-8111 |
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Renaissance Vancouver Hotel
1133 W Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3
604-689-9211 |
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Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
838 Hamilton (at Robson Street)
Vancouver, BC V6B 6A2
604-689-8033 |
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Rosellen Suites Stanley Park
2030 Barclay Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1L5
604-689-4807 |
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Sutton Place Hotel
845 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6 2K6
604-682-5511
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The Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4
604-682-3377
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The Westin Grand Vancouver
433 Robson Street (at Homer)
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L9
604-602-1999 |
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