Backyard hens & livestock — Canmore, Alberta

Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

In the Town of Canmore, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Canmore Animal Control Bylaw 2024-03, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No Person shall own or keep a Prohibited Animal; Prohibited Animal includes cow, goat, pig, or sheep.

Town of Canmore Animal Control Bylaw 2024-03 adopted bylaw
hens permitted no s. 2(aa)(iii); s. 50; s. 51
livestock rule No Person shall own or keep a Prohibited Animal; Prohibited Animal includes cow, goat, pig, or sheep. s. 50; s. 2(aa)(ii)
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Ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, pigeons, cows, goats, pigs and sheep are all defined 'Prohibited Animals' that no person may keep on any premises; sole exception is up to 12 chickens at Canmore Collegiate High School under school-staff conditions.

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