Parks Canada will once again ban dogs from a popular beach near Tofino, B.C., starting next month.
The six-month ban will take effect on April 1, prohibiting the pets from Combers Beach between Sandhill Creek and Green Point Rocks, including on Combers Beach Trail and the boardwalk access to Combers Beach from Green Point Campground.
Parks Canada says the ban, which was first piloted last year, is meant to protect migrating shorebirds during a critical time in their migration cycle. "When migratory birds are disturbed, the extra time and energy spent fleeing can affect their survival. The presence of dogs can also contribute to the habituation of wildlife such as wolves who frequent beaches to access coastal food sources."
The agency says it also tracked a 97 per cent decrease in dogs on the beach during the 2022 ban, and a one per cent increase in human visitors.
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