New Animal Bylaws
Saanich’s new Animals Bylaw is now in place and this kicks off an education and transition period that will give Saanich staff and CRD enforcement officers time to inform park visitors about the coming changes.
During this transition period, people will begin to see updated signage in Saanich parks, and periodic updates posted to the Saanich website and on our social media channels.
The new bylaws are briefly outlined here [PDF - 655 KB] with full details here. [PDF - 8 MB]
Have questions? Visit our FAQ page.
Learn more about the CRD's Petiquette Program, animal regulations, and general pet information.
Signage
On April 16, Council approved the budget for several initiatives under the People, Pets and Parks Strategy, pending Financial Plan Bylaw adoption - which is coming soon.
If you’ve been wondering where we’re at with updating park signage to reflect the revised Animal Bylaw (2004, No. 8556), we’re happy to share a preview of what staff have been busy planning and designing. These signs, which still need to be finalized, will stand out due to their unique and fresh design.
Due to the volume of signs, we plan to produce and install them in phases beginning with these locations:
- Sport Courts
- Sport Fields
- Playgrounds
- Signature Parks (Beckwith, Cadboro-Gyro, Cuthbert Holmes, Gorge Waterway, Lambrick, PKOLS (Mount Douglas), Mount Tolmie, and Playfair Parks)
- Golf Course
- Beaches
If you have any questions, please contact parks@saanich.ca
Leash Optional Parks Map
Click here to view a pdf version of the map. [PDF - 2 MB]