Off-leash area · Saanich
Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
Notice. A blue-green algae advisory remains in place for Elk Lake and Beaver Lake. Source
Notice (Oct 21, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026). A school cross-country meet runs in the park on Oct 21, 1 to 6 p.m. Source
Notice (Oct 22, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026). Hamsterly Beach washrooms close early, at 5 p.m., on Oct 22 for maintenance. Source
Notice. Saanich roadwork near the Beaver Beach entrance may cause minor delays on Elk Lake Drive. Source
- Fence not recorded
- Shade
- Washroom nearby
At the gate
Patricia Bay Hwy (Hwy 17), Saanich
Main entrance off Elk Lake Drive at Beaver Lake (from the Royal Oak Drive exit); other lots are at Filter Beds, Eagle Beach, Hamsterly Beach and the Brookleigh boat launch.
- Shade
- Yes
- Washroom nearby
- Yes
- Ground
- Gravel
- Trail
- 10 km
- Swimming
- See the ruleDogs are not allowed in the designated beach and picnic areas at Beaver, Hamsterly, Eagle and Water Ski beaches from June 1 to Sept 15, except to pass through on leash.
- Water for people
- Yes
- Seating
- Yes
- Entrances and lots
- Beaver Lake main parking lot (Elk Lake Drive) · Filter Beds parking lot (Beaver Lake Road) · Eagle Beach parking lot (Pat Bay Highway southbound) · Hamsterly Beach parking lot (Brookleigh Road) · Brookleigh boat launch lot
- Parking
- Public lot, about 0.4 km away
- Off-leash hours
- Off-leash if under control; park open sunrise to sunset; no dogs in designated beach/picnic areas at Beaver Lake, Hamsterly, Eagle and Water Ski beaches Jun 1-Sep 15 except passing through on leash
Not in the records yet: fencing, small-dog area and water for dogs. Know one?
If your dog gets hurt
Nearest 24-hour vet: VCA Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, Saanich, 8.5 km away in a straight line.
Call 250-475-2495From the source
- Leash dogs immediately when meeting horses
- Toilets on site
- Off-leash only if under control: dog in your sight and comes back when called; carry a leash and leash where signed
- There are 15 km of trails in all, including the 10 km loop.
- Some trails are shared with cyclists and horseback riders; bikes are allowed only on the western part of the 10 km trail.
- Trails can have wet, muddy spots in season.
- June 1 to Sept 15: no dogs in the beach and picnic areas at the four beaches, other than passing through on leash.
Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks
Field notes
About Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
The ground is gravel.
The nearest recorded fenced option is Hyacinth Park Pop-Up Dog Park, 6.2 km away.
For a separate small-dog area, the closest is Lambrick Park Pop-Up Dog Park, about 7.2 km away. The closest with a dog fountain is Hyacinth Park Pop-Up Dog Park, about 6.2 km away.
Questions
Before you go.
What are the off-leash hours at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park?
Off-leash if under control; park open sunrise to sunset; no dogs in designated beach/picnic areas at Beaver Lake, Hamsterly, Eagle and Water Ski beaches Jun 1-Sep 15 except passing through on leash.
Is there parking at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park?
Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.4 km away.
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