Off-leash area · Central Saanich
Island View Beach Regional Park
Notice (Oct 31, 2026). Some areas in and around the campground are temporarily closed for geotechnical investigation work. Source
- Fence not recorded
- Washroom nearby
At the gate
Homathko Rd, Central Saanich
Throughout the park off Homathko Road, as long as your dog is under control; dogs must be leashed in the campground.
- Washroom nearby
- Yes
- Swimming
- See the ruleFrom June 1 to September 15 dogs may not be on the beach above the natural boundary of the sea, except passing through on a leash.
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.2 km away
- Off-leash hours
- Off-leash if under control; park open sunrise to sunset; no dogs in beach areas above the natural boundary of the sea Jun 1-Sep 15 except passing through on leash; leash required in the campground
Not in the records yet: fencing, small-dog area, water for dogs, shade and ground. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: VCA Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, Saanich, 14 km away in a straight line.
Call 250-475-2495From the source
- Toilets on site
- Migrating shorebirds feed here in spring and autumn
- Off-leash only if under control: dog in your sight and comes back when called; carry a leash and leash where signed
- Keep dogs on the trail and away from feeding shorebirds during spring and autumn migration.
- Beach restriction for dogs from June 1 to September 15.
Local rule · Central Saanich
Central Saanich has no designated off-leash areas, but its bylaw lets dogs be off leash in public places if they're under the control of a competent person. Dogs aren't allowed in picnic areas, on sports fields or in playgrounds. District of Central Saanich
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Island View Beach Regional Park
The nearest recorded fenced option is Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park, 11 km away.
The next nearest off-leash area is Fowler Park, about 4.3 km away. For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park, about 11 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
What are the off-leash hours at Island View Beach Regional Park?
Off-leash if under control; park open sunrise to sunset; no dogs in beach areas above the natural boundary of the sea Jun 1-Sep 15 except passing through on leash; leash required in the campground.
Is there parking at Island View Beach Regional Park?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.2 km away.
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