Are there any “off leash” parks or areas in the Town of Comox?

There are NO “off-leash” parks, fields or areas within the Town of Comox boundary – click this link for areas in the nearby Comox Valley Regional District for dogs to be off-leash

Where are the Doggy Dog Bag Stations in Comox?

Please keep our parks clean and respect fellow users by cleaning up after your pet. Here is a list of DOGGIE DOO STATION LOCATIONS in Comox or stop by Town Hall for your complimentary bag:

• NORTH EAST WOODS – Torrence Avenue
• COMOX VALLEY LION’S PARK – in Beckton Estates
• MACDONALD WOOD PARK
• CROTEAU ROAD – beach access
• MACK LAING PARK
• COMOX MARINA – East and West side
• COMOX HARBOUR AUTHORITY – building at beginning of pier walkway
• ASPEN PARK
• JANE PLACE – beach access
• EDGEWATER PUB – walkway
• PORT AUGUSTA PARK
• ANDERTON PARK
• FILBERG ROAD – beach access
• LANCASTER PARK
• SALISH PARK
• ELKS & ROYAL PURPLE PARK – at Kye Bay
• FORRESTER AVENUE – detention pond

Who do I call if I have a complaint about a dog?

Call the SPCA at phone: 250-339-7722 &/or the Town of Comox Bylaw Enforcement Officer at phone: 250-339-2202.

When & how do I purchase a licence for my dog?

A licence is required each calendar year for all dogs (by Town of Comox Bylaw) once the dog reaches six-months of age. You can purchase the annual licence (this is based on the calendar year – Jan 1st through Dec 31st) at either Comox Town Hall or the SPCA. The fees are:

Spayed and Neutered Dogs = $10.00 (fee is reduced on Aug 1st to $5.00 for remainder of year)

Unspayed and unneutered Dogs = $30.00 (fee is reduced on Aug 1st to $15.00 for remainder of year)

How do I report a LIVE WILD animal such as a bear, racoon, etc….?

Phone the CONSERVATION OFFICE REPORTING LINE at phone: 250-334-3281 press 1 – they will contact a Conservation Officer.

How do I report a MARINE MAMMAL that is either sick, injured, distressed or dead?

MARINE MAMMAL INCIDENT REPORTING HOTLINE: Fisheries & Oceans Canada @ 1-800-465-4336

How do I report an INJURED deer?

Phone the CONSERVATION OFFICE REPORTING LINE at phone: 250-334-3281 press 1 – they will contact a Conservation Officer.

How do I report a DEAD animal such as a deer, rabbit or racoon?

• If it is located within the Town of Comox boundary & on the TOWN public property: phone the Comox Town Hall at phone: 250-339-2202 – the Town’s Public Works Dept. will pick it up.
• If it is located within the Town of Comox boundary & on PRIVATE property: You will have to move it onto TOWN public property (just by the road is fine) BUT FIRST phone the Comox Town Hall at phone: 250-339-2202 to advise what address it will be in front of and at what time it will be there so the Town Hall staff can advise the Town’s Public Works Dept. ahead of time and they will plan to pick it up.
• If it is located outside the Town of Comox boundary: Phone the municipality that it is located in…CITY OF COURTENAY 250-334-4441 OR COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT 250-334-6000 and they can advise you on their procedure.

How do I report a DEAD crow?

Phone the Town of Comox Parks Dept. at phone: 250-339-2421 – they will pick it up and deal with the West Nile Virus aspect.