Squamish Estuary trail closure update

The Conservation Officer Service (COS) has reopened the Squamish Estuary trail network following a two-month closure to protect bears foraging in the area.

As per the BC Wildlife Act, all dogs must be on leash in designated Wildlife Management Areas. District of Squamish Bylaw Services and the Conservation Officer Service will undertake patrols in the area to educate people on the importance of recreating responsibly.

The Squamish Estuary is located within a Wildlife Management Area (WMA), an area of land designated under the Provincial Wildlife Act for the purpose of maintaining and restoring wildlife species and their habitats. Certain recreational activities are permitted within the WMA, but only secondary to wildlife conservation. 

It’s important to work together to keep our Estuary trails open and our wildlife protected.

Please report off leash dogs in the Wildlife Management Area to the 24/7 RAPP line at 1.877.952.7277 (RAPP) or the Bylaw Department at 604.815.5067 for enforcement of the District of Squamish Animal Control Bylaw No. 2124.

December 11, 2020