What are the off-leash hours at Mount Douglas Park Beach?

Sep 1-Apr 30: off-leash (under control) on the beach; May 1-Aug 31: no dogs on the beach.

Is there parking at Mount Douglas Park Beach?

Yes, the nearest public lot is about 0.2 km away and free.

Mount Douglas Park Beach off-leash dog area, Saanich, BC

Mount Douglas Park Beach (PKOLS Beach)

Inside PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park). Also known as PKOLS Beach, Mount Doug Beach.

Notice. Temporary trail closures in the lower beach area keep a 60 m quiet zone around nesting herons; keep dogs away from the nesting area and off the beach. Source

Fence not recorded
Beach & water
All-weather ground
Washroom nearby

At the gate

Beach Parking Lot near the Cordova Bay Rd / Cedar Hill Rd / Ash Rd intersection, Saanich

A trail leads from the Beach Parking Lot near the Cordova Bay Road, Cedar Hill Road and Ash Road intersection down to the beach.

Washroom nearby: Yes
Ground: SandAll-weather: less mud in the wet months
Beach or water: Yes
Swimming: See the ruleDogs may be off leash on the beach from Sept 1 to Apr 30; no dogs on the beach from May 1 to Aug 31.
Entrances and lots: Beach Parking Lot (Cordova Bay Rd at Cedar Hill Rd and Ash Rd)
Parking: Public lot, about 0.2 km awayFree
Transit: 2 bus stops nearby
Off-leash hours: Sep 1-Apr 30: off-leash (under control) on the beach; May 1-Aug 31: no dogs on the beach
Seating: 2 benches or picnic tablesMapped on OpenStreetMap

Not in the records yet: fencing, small-dog area, water for dogs and shade. Know one?

If your dog gets hurt

Nearest 24-hour vet: VCA Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, Saanich, 6.0 km away in a straight line.

Call 250-475-2495

From the source

Long sandy beach reached by trail from the Beach Parking Lot
Lower park area north of Cordova Bay Rd (incl. playground and picnic areas) is on-leash Sep-Apr and closed to dogs May-Aug, except the asphalt road and parking lot
Main washroom building at the Beach Parking Lot
Must carry a leash and dog must wear a collar in leash-optional areas
The Beach Parking Lot has plenty of spaces and is the lot Saanich recommends.
Two picnic areas near the beach lot can be reserved by park permit.
May 1 to Aug 31: no dogs on the beach or around the playground and lower beach parking area, except on the asphalt road and parking lot.
The washroom building at the beach lot is open dawn to dusk year-round.

Boundary not mapped yet; the pin shows the approximate spot · dots: nearby parks

Mount Douglas Park Beach (PKOLS Beach)

About Mount Douglas Park Beach

Before you go.

Dog-friendly nearby.

The closest other off-leash parks.