Ideal for lovers of the great outdoors, Vancouver’s breathtaking nature, abundant hiking, camping sites, walking trails and array of pet-friendly accommodations earned it its reputation as one of North America’s most dog-friendly cities.
When planning a move to a new city with your pet, finding the right place to settle down is essential. From convenient amenities such as veterinaries and pet services, outdoor spaces and off-leash parks, to dog-friendly restaurants and cafes, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most Dog Friendly Neighbourhoods in Vancouver.
Port Moody
Ranked one of the most dog-friendly neighborhoods in metro Vancouver, Port Moody is home to Buntzen Lake, a recreation park with beautiful views, open spaces for picnics and on-leash dog areas. Close by, Rocky Point Park, a safe and enclosed dog park for your dog to enjoy. Moreover, with off-leash trails stretching through the Heritage Mountain of Bert Flinn Park, your pup will have the chance to experience and explore for kilometers on end.
Having pet specific amenities is also a perk of this neighbourhood, with specialized pet services such as Uptown Dawg for everything grooming, boarding and daycare! Located across from Rocky Point Park, the facility is 6000sqft and is entirely cage free, with indoor and outdoor areas for dogs. Whether you’re travelling for a weekend away or want to pamper Fido with a new haircut, Uptown Dawg is the ‘home away from home’ for your canine companion.
Kitsilano
For lovers of the beach, Kitsilano is the place to be. Known for its famouos Kits Beach, “one of the best city beaches in the world”, the neighbourhood is lively and trendy. With views of the city, North shore mountains and English Bay, Kits Beach offers a place for the entire family to enjoy.
In terms of bringing your canine along to bask in the sun, Kits has a few dedicated off-leash dog areas. The real hidden dog hot-spot, however, is Hadden Beach. Exhibiting some of the most breath-taking sunsets of the city, both you and your dog can sit and enjoy the smell of saltwater and soft sandy beaches. Moreover, most shops and restaurants within Kistilano allow leashed dogs onto the premises, meaning you can take Fido everywhere you want to go.
Summers are filed with live local music and entertainment shows at the Snowboat Stage, and the weekly local farmer’s markets are a treat for every resident to visit.
Yaletown
Situated in the southeastern part of downtown Vancouver, Yaletown has many of the city’s most popular restaurants, bars, shopping centers, and more. The lively city is always out and about, with things you do wherever you go.
With many services catering to any of your pet needs, Yaletown is considered one of the most pet friendly neighbourhoods in Vancouver. This includes Pawsh Dog Spa, a luxury grooming and care pet service. As well as VanPet, a store offering a great selection of pet food, products and more essential products.
Restaurants with patios situated along Hamilton and Homer, as well as those by the seawall allow for easy access to take your canine friend to join along for a delicious lunch or a happy hour drink!
Cambie Village and Riley Park
These overlapping areas, surrounded by Main and Oak provide a beautiful residential environment for dog owners. With an array of different parks, from vast and wide open green spaces such as Douglas Park, to smaller, closer ones like Hillcrest, your dog will always have a variety of places to walk and explore.
Services such as the Pet Shop Boys and Pet Parlour offer luxury boutique services for dogs in Vancouver, including spas, daycare and even a yummy bakery.
Moving To One Of These Destination Neighbourhoods?
Traveling to any of these Vancouver neighbourhoods with pets, especially for a permanent move, can require much research, planning and preparation. Airpets Services are here to make your journey to Vancouver as swift, easy and hassle-free as possible! By taking care of all the documents, procedures, bookings and supporting your pet with veterinary medical assistance pre-travel, you can plan your first hiking trail and camping destination with an ease of mind.
