Dog owners reminded Nanaimo's beaches closed to dogs May to October

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed May 4, 2021 10:28 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is reminding dog owners that from May 1 to October 1, dogs are not allowed on Nanaimo's public beaches.

As the weather gets warmer, Nanaimo's beaches get busier with people wanting to recreate in and around the water. Similarly, the shoreline is active with migrating and breeding wildlife that should not be disturbed.

Dog owners who are caught with their dog in a public beach area will face a fine of $150. To report dog issues, please call Animal Control at 250-616-0233.

Link to Strategic Plan: The seasonal beach closure for dogs falls under the Environmental Responsibility Pillar to protect/enhance the environment.

Key Points

Dogs are not allowed on beaches from May 1 to October 1.
Dog owners who are caught with their dog in a public beach area will face a fine of $150.
To report dog issues, please call Animal Control at 250-616-0233.

Quotes

"Nanaimo's beaches are especially busy during the warmer months of the year, so for safety and health reasons, we ask that residents keep their dogs off the beaches from May to October. Dogs are more than welcome at one of Nanaimo's other parks, including our 12 off-leash areas found throughout the City."

Leonard Krog

Mayor

City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

The following parks have designated off-leash areas: May Richards Bennett Pioneer, Beaufort, Westwood Lake, Invermere Beach, Northfield, Wardropper, Colliery Dam, St. George Ravine, Gallow's Point (Protection Island), Cable Bay Trail and Beban.
Dog feces is essentially raw sewage. It contains harmful organisms like E. coli, Leptospira and roundworms. These organisms can be contracted by other dogs, wildlife and even children. Bacteria from dog feces can wash into the ocean.

Contact:

Communications

Media Inquiries

City of Nanaimo

250-754-4251

media.inquiries@nanaimo.ca

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