Dogs & animal control — Canal Flats, British Columbia

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the Village of Canal Flats, British Columbia, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must not run at large except in off-leash areas; vicious dogs must be on leash and muzzled when off owner's property.; max animals: 3 dogs (4 or more requires kennel licence); fines: not less than $100.00 and not more than $2,000.00 for each offence. Source: Village of Canal Flats Dog Control Bylaw No. 225, 2019, verified 2026-06-08.

Village of Canal Flats Dog Control Bylaw No. 225, 2019 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 4(a)
leash rule Dogs must not run at large except in off-leash areas; vicious dogs must be on leash and muzzled when off owner's property. s. 8(a); s. 11(a)(i)
max animals 3 dogs (4 or more requires kennel licence) s. 5(a)
fine range not less than $100.00 and not more than $2,000.00 for each offence s. 13(a)
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Provides for the licensing and control of dogs within the Village of Canal Flats, including impound provisions and fee schedules.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.canalflats.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities