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Nanaimo Kennels

...and other Nanaimo Area Animal info

Westwood Boarding Kennels
170 Westwood Rd - by the Parkway, off Jinglepot Rd
V9R 6R8
250-754-7387

Little Rascals Kennels & Grooming
6516 Doumont, Lantzville
250-390-4449

Nanaimo Animal Shelter
1260 Nanaimo Lakes Road
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5P4
250-754-1397

Ministry of Land, Water, and Air Protection
(Conservation Officer - Wild Animals)
2080A Labieux Road
250-751-3100
After Hours: emergency only - 1-800-663-9453

Animals in Our Community - City Document (.pdf) Covering Bylaws Relating to Animals
Nanaimo Kennel Club
- Training Classes, Agility training and events, etc
BC.SPCA - Nanaimo & District Branch

Off-Leash Parks in Nanaimo

There are a few off-leash areas for dogs in the Nanaimo area.

  • At Westwood Lake, under the power lines.
  • Cable Bay Trail
  • Beban Park

We also discussed this on our forum - Off-leash in Nanaimo

Dogs on the Ferry

BCFerries allows foot passengers to bring dogs on the ferry, but the animal is required to stay on the car deck, tied up. I don't know if they require that the owner stay below with their furry friend, but I would hope that the owner would do so anyway, for the dog's sake.