Our Favourite Dog Friendly Trails Around Metro Vancouver

1. Dog Mountain Trail - Mt. Seymour Resort​​
A short hike to a rewarding viewpoint. This 5 km roundtrip trail goes through the forest, past a lake, and can be a fun time in the snow in the winter. It's also full of dogs so it's a great way to get some puppy social time in! 
Note: This can be quite a busy trail on the weekends and blue-sky, sunny days, with parking limited along the road, which may add extra distance to get to the trailhead depending on how far back you have to park

2. Brothers Creek Trail - Mt. Cypress
A mystical walk through the forest, with some neat historical remnants along the way. It intersects with the Baden Powell trail and many others. The trail climbs steadily in elevation, with gushing creeks and the smell of the forest. It can be quite wet in the fall/winter/spring, but is less busy than some of the other high ticket hikes, making it a nice get-away hike with your pup
Note: Apparently the bridge to cross the creek has washes out, therefore a loop is not possible, but only a return trip which is about 6km

3. Stanley Park Trails
If you're not feeling up to getting out of the city, then this is a great choice for that feeling of getting away...without actually getting away. Some of our longer walks take us up to 2 hours plus - you can just keep wandering the trails! It's so magical to walk among the giant old growth trees, visit the ducks at Lost Lagoon, or take in the views from Third Beach. No matter how much we go, it just never gets old
Note: There is a concession at second beach in the summer, and bathrooms at every large beach

4. Arbutus Trail to Eagle Point - Lighthouse Park
For a different perspective on the city skyline, try heading out to Eagle Point. It's a short hike without too much elevation change - although can be more wet in the off season months. While the main trail is quite busy, taking the Arbutus trail via the Salal Loop will guide you through more quiet parts of the forest onto some epic rocks overlooking the water. If you go early, it may be a great spot to gain some solitude while sipping on a morning coffee

5. Pacific Spirit Regional Park Trails
Similar to Stanley Park, Pacific Spirit Park offers a vast trail network that you can just wander for hours, visit with many other dogs, and not have to leave the city. While the trails can be more busy, and shared with bikes, it is a worthwhile getaway to be among giant trees, lush canopy, and the freshness of the forest! ​

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