Dogs & animal control — Canal Flats, British Columbia

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the Village of Canal Flats, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Village of Canal Flats Dog Control Bylaw No. 225, 2019, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than $100.00 and not more than $2,000.00 for each offence. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must not run at large except in off-leash areas; vicious dogs must be on leash and muzzled when off owner's property.

Village of Canal Flats Dog Control Bylaw No. 225, 2019 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 4(a)
leash rule Dogs must not run at large except in off-leash areas; vicious dogs must be on leash and muzzled when off owner's property. s. 8(a); s. 11(a)(i)
max animals 3 dogs (4 or more requires kennel licence) s. 5(a)
fine range not less than $100.00 and not more than $2,000.00 for each offence s. 13(a)
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Provides for the licensing and control of dogs within the Village of Canal Flats, including impound provisions and fee schedules.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.canalflats.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Dogs & animal control across British Columbia · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities