Backyard hens & livestock — Whistler, British Columbia

Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

In the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2218, 2019, verified 2026-09-24. Livestock rule: Prohibited unless on land designated under the RMOW Zoning Bylaw for agricultural use.

Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2218, 2019 adopted bylaw
hens permitted no Schedule "A" item 26
roosters prohibited yes Schedule "A" item 26
livestock rule Prohibited unless on land designated under the RMOW Zoning Bylaw for agricultural use. s. 6(g)
scout note

Schedule A lists prohibited animals: chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons and turkeys are banned (only budgie/cockatiel/lovebird/finch/canary birds allowed); domestic rabbits are permitted, most other livestock/exotic animals prohibited. No bee-specific rules found.

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