Built by dog lovers,
for dog lovers.
The Greater Victoria Dog Guide started because we kept getting the same questions from fellow dog owners: where can I bring my dog? Which beaches allow off-leash access? What are the actual rules? So we decided to build the resource we wished existed.
Anna Hakim
Realtor / AI Certified Agent
Anna is the creative force behind the guide. With her AI Certified Agent background and deep love for animals, she brings a tech-savvy, community-driven approach to everything she does. Her dogs Ziggy and Sahara are always in the passenger seat on scouting missions across Greater Victoria.
Perry Fanthorpe
Realtor / AI Certified Agent
Perry is the research and data guy. He compiled the bylaws, verified the off-leash zones, and tested every trail with Ziggy trotting alongside. His mission: no more guessing whether a beach is dog-friendly. Just check the guide.
The real stars of the guide.
Ziggy
Chief Taste Tester, Age 6
A 6-year-old Rottweiler with strong opinions about water bowls, shade coverage, and the optimal belly-rub-to-treat ratio. Ziggy has declared Spinnakers the top patio and Beacon Hill Park the best off-leash zone.
Sahara
Chief Trail Scout, Age 13
A 13-year-old Lab mix who has seen it all and walks at her own pace. Sahara's favourite things are soft blankets, gentle waves, and any trail with a good sniff count. If a park passes Sahara's senior-dog accessibility test, it makes the guide.
Why we built this guide.
We are the Happy Homes Team at eXp Realty in Victoria, BC. When we are not helping people find homes with soul, we are exploring every corner of Greater Victoria with Ziggy and 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.
Whether you just moved to Victoria or have lived here for years, this guide is for you. Check back regularly — we update it as bylaws change and new spots open.