A practical dog-friendly guide to the Vancouver beaches, parks, patios and neighbourhoods we explored with Tilly.
Vancouver immediately felt easier with Tilly than Kamloops had. Hadden Beach gave her a first chance to play off leash beside the sea, and we liked it enough to return the following afternoon.
A Commercial Drive Airbnb made a comfortable base for Stanley Park, Gastown and several welcoming patios.
Beaches, parks and city landmarks
Dog-friendly attractions
Outdoor Vancouver places we experienced with Tilly.
Gastown Steam Clock
A busy but easy outdoor landmark to include in a dog-friendly walk through Gastown.
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Hadden Beach
A sandy off-leash beach where Tilly discovered the sea and seemed to find her happy place.
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Stanley Park and Prospect Point
A scenic park outing with Lions Gate Bridge views and an ice cream stop for Tilly at Prospect Point Trading Post.
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Dog-friendly lodging
Vancouver lodging where we stayed with Tilly.
Patios and a Gastown treat
Dog-friendly food and drink
Vancouver food and drink stops we visited while travelling with Tilly.
East Van Brewing
An East Vancouver brewery where Tilly was welcome to sit with us on the patio.
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Jamjar Canteen
A Commercial Drive Lebanese restaurant with a patio where Tilly could join us.
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A convenient takeaway donut stop near the Gastown Steam Clock during a downtown walk with Tilly.
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