emailDogs in Regional Parks
Specific Regulations by Park
Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park
Dogs are welcome in the park, but are not permitted in the bird sanctuary in the estuary.
The estuary provides important habitat for ducks, geese, swans and many varieties of migrating birds.
Please don’t let your dog chase the birds. They need safe and undisturbed feeding, resting and nesting habitat, especially in cold weather.
Albert Head Regional Park
Coles Bay Regional Park
Between June 1 and September 15, dogs on leash are allowed to pass through but are not allowed to stay in beach or picnic areas.
Coles Bay Regional Park
Devonian Regional Park
Dogs are welcome but are not permitted in Sherwood Creek.
The creek provides important habitat for resident birds and spawning cutthroat trout.
Please don’t let your dog chase the birds. They need safe and undisturbed feeding, resting and nesting habitat, especially in cold weather.
Between June 1 and September 15, dogs on leash are allowed to pass through but are not allowed to stay in beach and picnic areas.
Devonian Regional Park
East Sooke Regional Park
Dogs are welcome but are not permitted in Aylard Farm pond.
Between June 1 and September 15, dogs are not permitted in the Aylard Farm beach and picnic area.
East Sooke Regional Park
Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
Between June 1 and September 15, dogs on leash are allowed to pass through but are not allowed to stay in the Beaver, Hamsterly, Eagle and Water Ski beaches and picnic areas.
Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
Francis/King Regional Park
Dogs must be on leash on the Elsie King Trail.
Dog management at this park is currently under review.
Francis/King Regional Park
Island View Beach Regional Park
Between June 1 and September 15, dogs on leash are allowed to pass through but are not allowed to stay in beach and picnic areas.
The fields, hedgerows and shoreline provide important habitat for many varieties of resident and migrating birds.
Please don’t let your dog chase the birds. They need safe and undisturbed feeding, resting and nesting habitat, especially in cold weather.
Island View Beach Regional Park
Lochside Regional Trail
Dogs must be on leash.
Lochside Regional Trail
Matheson Lake Regional Park
Between June 1 and September 15, dogs are not permitted in the beach area.
Matheson Lake Regional Park
Mount Work Regional Park
Between June 1 and September 15, dogs on leash are allowed to pass through but are not allowed to stay in beach or picnic areas.
Mount Work Regional Park
Roche Cove Regional Park
Between June 1 and September 15, dogs on leash are allowed to pass through but are not allowed to stay in beach or picnic areas.
Roche Cove Regional Park
Thetis Lake Regional Park
Between June 1 and September 15, dogs are not permitted in the Prior Lake beach and dock area.
Dogs on leash are allowed to pass through but are not allowed to stay at the Thetis Lake main beach and picnic area.
Dog management at this park is currently under review.
Thetis Lake Regional Park
Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park
Between June 1 and September 15, dogs are not permitted in beach or picnic areas, except at Tower Point.
The saltmarsh and shoreline provide important habitat for resident and migrating waterfowl and other birds.
Please don’t let your dog chase the birds. They need safe and undisturbed feeding, resting and nesting habitat, especially in cold weather.
Witty's Lagoon Regional Park