Built by dog lovers,
for dog lovers.
The Greater Victoria Dog Guide covers 6+ municipalities with 53 curated patios, 15+ off-leash parks, 7 dog-friendly beaches, and every bylaw you need to know. It was created because the same questions kept coming up from fellow dog owners: where can I bring my dog? Which beaches allow off-leash access? What are the actual rules? This is the resource we wished existed.
Happy Homes Team
- eXp Realty -
Victoria, BC Real Estate Team
At the Happy Homes Team - eXp Realty - Victoria, BC Real Estate Team, we combine high-level real estate strategy, cutting-edge technology, and human connection to deliver a premium, boutique luxury experience. We are regional market-leading advisors with deep roots in Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt, the West Shore, and surrounding Peninsula areas.
As AI Certified Agents, we recognize that a home is more than just four walls; it’s an environment where your entire family, including your dogs, should thrive. That’s why we founded the Greater Victoria Dog Guide: to serve our clients and our wider community with a reliable, deeply-researched, and complete guide to our region's finest pet-friendly spots, parks, and beaches.
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Meet the Happy Homes Team Co-Founders
We combine high-level strategy, cutting-edge technology, and a deep love for dogs to serve Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt, and West Shore families.
Anna Hakim
Realtor / AI Certified Agent
Anna is the creative force behind the guide. With her AI Certified Agent 2.0 background and deep love for animals, she brings a tech-savvy, community-driven approach to everything she does. She led the research across all 53 dog-friendly patios in this guide, drawing on local knowledge, community input, and plenty of time out with Ziggy and Lady Sahara. Her dogs are always in the passenger seat on scouting missions across Greater Victoria, from waterfront brewpubs to hidden beach access points.
Perry Fanthorpe
Realtor / AI Certified Agent
Perry is the research and data guy. He compiled the bylaws across all 6+ municipalities, verified every off-leash zone map, and cross-checked each of the 8+ parks and 7 beaches in this guide with Ziggy trotting alongside. His mission: no more guessing if a beach is dog-friendly or if a park still has off-leash access. Just check the guide.
Our dogs Ziggy and Lady Sahara personally test every spot in this guide. Meet the Chief Canines in full.
The real stars of the guide.
Ziggy
Chief Taste Tester, Age 5
A 6-year-old Rottweiler with strong opinions about water bowls, shade coverage, and the optimal belly-rub-to-treat ratio. Ziggy has weighed in on all 53 dog-friendly patios in this guide, with Spinnakers as a standout pick, and gives his seal of approval to Beacon Hill Park, Victoria West Park, and Topaz Park as the best off-leash zones in the city.
Lady Sahara
Chief Trail Scout, Age 13
A 13-year-old Lab mix who has seen it all and walks at her own pace. Lady Sahara has weighed in on every off-leash park and beach in this guide, and if a trail is too steep or a beach is too rocky for her senior joints, we note it. Her favourite things are soft blankets, gentle waves, and Cuthbert Holmes Park, which she calls the best off-leash spot in Saanich.
Why we built this guide.
We are the Happy Homes Team at eXp Realty in Victoria, BC, AI Certified Agents who combine high-level strategy, cutting-edge technology, and human connection. When we are not helping people find homes with soul, we are exploring every corner of Greater Victoria with Ziggy and Lady Sahara.
"We got tired of the guesswork: showing up to a beach only to find dogs are banned for the summer, or sitting down at a restaurant patio and being told dogs have to stay outside the fence. So we did the research and built this guide so you don't have to."
Happy Homes Team - eXp Realty - Victoria, BC Real Estate Team
If you just moved to Victoria or have lived here for 20 years, this guide is for you. We cover 6+ municipalities, 53 curated patios, 15+ off-leash parks, and 7 dog-friendly beaches, with over 53 local businesses that welcome dogs on their patios. Check back regularly as we update it whenever bylaws change or new dog-friendly spots open.
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Contact the Happy Homes Team
- info@happyhomesvictoria.com
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- Victoria, BC, Canada
Happy Homes Team - eXp Realty - Victoria, BC Real Estate Team
We are the Happy Homes Team - eXp Realty - Victoria, BC Real Estate Team, our region's AI Certified Agents. We combine high-level strategy, cutting-edge technology, and human connection to deliver a premium, boutique luxury experience.
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The Greater Victoria Dog Guide covers 6+ municipalities with 53 curated dog-friendly patios, 15+ off-leash parks and designated zones, and 7 dog-access beaches with exact seasonal dates. Over 53 local businesses across the region welcome dogs. Updated regularly based on community feedback and bylaw changes. Last updated June 4, 2026.