At the gate
Balmacarra Road, Saanich
A trail and a long, steep stairway lead from Balmacarra Road down to the beach at Margaret Bay.
- Swimming
- See the ruleDogs may be off leash on the beach at Margaret Bay at any time, if under control.
- Off-leash hours
- Park: off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m., on-leash otherwise; beach at Margaret Bay: off-leash under control at all times
Not in the records yet: fencing, small-dog area, water for dogs, shade, washroom, ground and parking. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: VCA Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, Saanich, 6.6 km away in a straight line.
Call 250-475-2495From the source
- Animals Bylaw Schedule C park (leash-optional 6-9 am only)
- Beach: dogs may be off-leash under control at all times
- Must carry a leash and dog must wear a collar in leash-optional areas
- The park itself is tiny (about 0.07 ha) and is mainly a beach access.
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Balmacarra Park
The nearest recorded fenced option is Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park, 2.2 km away.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park, about 2.2 km away. The closest with a dog fountain is Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park, about 2.2 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
What are the off-leash hours at Balmacarra Park?
Park: off-leash (under control) 6-9 a.m., on-leash otherwise; beach at Margaret Bay: off-leash under control at all times.
Is there parking at Balmacarra Park?
No public lot is mapped nearby, so expect street parking.
After the walk
Dog-friendly nearby.
- The Village TorquayDogs on the patio · 2.4 km away
- All dog-friendly spots
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