Dogs & animal control — Castlegar, British Columbia

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

In the City of Castlegar, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: $25.00/year neutered male or spayed female; $75.00/year intact male or female; $100.00/year aggressive dog; $200.00/year vicious dog; $500.00/year dangerous dog; guide/RCMP/service dogs exempt; leash rule: Dogs must be on leash and under control of a competent person in public places; leash max 183 cm.; max animals: No more than 3 dogs and/or 3 cats over 12 weeks of age per property without a kennel licence. Source: Animal Control and Licencing, verified 2026-06-08.

Animal Control and Licencing adopted bylaw
licence required True "No person shall own, keep, possess or harbour any dog"
licence fee $25.00/year neutered male or spayed female; $75.00/year intact male or female; $100.00/year aggressive dog; $200.00/year vicious dog; $500.00/year dangerous dog; guide/RCMP/service dogs exempt Schedule "A"
leash rule Dogs must be on leash and under control of a competent person in public places; leash max 183 cm. "AT LARGE"
max animals No more than 3 dogs and/or 3 cats over 12 weeks of age per property without a kennel licence "more than a total of three (3) dogs and/or three (3) cats"
fine range Not less than $50.00 and not more than $2,000.00 "a fine of not less than $50.00 and not more than $2,000.00"
scout note

Regulates the ownership, licensing, and control of dogs and other animals within the City of Castlegar (Bylaw 1342).

Wildlife Attractant Control adopted bylaw

Regulates the storage of wildlife attractants such as garbage and compost to reduce human-wildlife conflict in Castlegar (Bylaw 1411).

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