Off-leash area · Saanich
Arbutus Cove Park Beach
Inside Arbutus Cove Park.
Notice. Slope failures on nearby private land: use caution getting down to the beach. Source
- Fence not recorded
- Beach & water
- All-weather ground

At the gate
Arbutus Cove Lane, Saanich
Trails lead from Arbutus Cove Lane through the park down to the sheltered cove in Gordon Head.
- Ground
- SandAll-weather: less mud in the wet months
- Beach or water
- Yes
- Swimming
- See the ruleDogs may be off leash on the beach if under control; the park above is on-leash.
- Parking
- Public lot right at the areaFree
- Transit
- 7 bus stops nearby
- Off-leash hours
- Beach: off-leash (under control) at all times; park above the beach: on-leash at all times
- Seating
- A bench or picnic tableMapped on OpenStreetMap
Not in the records yet: fencing, small-dog area, water for dogs, shade and washroom. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: VCA Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, Saanich, 5.9 km away in a straight line.
Call 250-475-2495From the source
- Arbutus Cove Park itself (trails, open space) is on-leash at all times
- Use caution accessing the beach: slope failures on nearby private properties
- Sheltered cove with rocky sections and sandy beach
- Must carry a leash and dog must wear a collar in leash-optional areas
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Arbutus Cove Park Beach
The ground is sand.
The nearest recorded fenced option is Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park, 1.8 km away.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park, about 1.8 km away. The closest with a dog fountain is Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park, about 1.8 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
What are the off-leash hours at Arbutus Cove Park Beach?
Beach: off-leash (under control) at all times; park above the beach: on-leash at all times.
Is there parking at Arbutus Cove Park Beach?
Yes, the nearest public lot is under 0.1 km away and free.
After the walk
Dog-friendly nearby.
- The Village TorquayDogs on the patio · 2.1 km away
- All dog-friendly spots
Nearby