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dogs are part of our culture.

A typical Revelstokian has a toque, a truck, and a dog. We consider our pups to be part of our families and our community, and there are plenty of pet-friendly accommodations and activities in Revelstoke. Dogs are expected to be on leash around town, in our national parks, in our campgrounds, and on our paved Greenbelt trails. While we don't have a designated dog park, there are some good spots to let your dog stretch their legs off-leash.

Be respectful of our community - keep your dog on a leash where required or if you can't keep verbal control of your dog. Please pick up waste and ensure your dog does not pursue local wildlife.

This page contains everything you need to know about pet-friendly accommodation, where to walk your dog, and where to go if you need a pet sitter.

Dogs in Revelstoke
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dog friendly hotels Revelstoke
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Dog Friendly Patios

In the summer, there's nothing better than sitting on a patio and hanging out with your dog. We created a list of all the places in town that allow dogs on their patios!

Dog Friendly Hikes

There are a lot of dog-friendly hiking options in Revelstoke, some on-leash and some off-leash. The Mount Macpherson trail network is a great option for off-leash hiking or mountain biking. In Glacier and Mount Revelstoke national parks, dogs must be on-leash at all times and are not allowed on the summit area trails in Mount Revelstoke National Park or the Connaught Creek drainage and the Balu Pass Trail.

Dog Friendly Skiing

The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club has dog friendly ski trails so you and your best friend can go for a ski together. The dog friendly trails are Roadway Ramble, Easy Al’s, BCIT and Connectors – Short Hop, and Ellie’s. Just keep your pet on leash in the parking lot. You can also take advantage of the groomed trails at the Illecillewaet Greenbelt which are also pet friendly!

Off Leash Areas

The best off-leash areas in Revelstoke are alongside the Columbia River. Check out this map that outlines the off-leash areas adjacent to town. Note that some areas are not accessible during high water.

There is an off-leash dog park in the work through the City of Revelstoke. Stay tuned!

Pet sitting

Revy Raw offers kennel-free dog boarding in a family setting. There are a number of dog walkers and sitters in town to give your dog a safe and fun space for you to explore without them (when you have to!). Book ahead to confirm.

Meet our friends - the #dogsofrevelstoke!

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Ruffin' It in Revy
A Dog's Life

Check out our Ruffin' it in Revy blog post for the perspective of some furry locals, Spruce and Hemi, and their top recommendations in town.

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