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

Backyard hens & livestock — Whistler, British Columbia

In the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia, hens permitted: False; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Prohibited unless on land designated under the RMOW Zoning Bylaw for agricultural use.. Source: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2218, 2019, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2218, 2019 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	False	Schedule "A" item 26
roosters prohibited	True	Schedule "A" item 26
livestock rule	Prohibited unless on land designated under the RMOW Zoning Bylaw for agricultural use.	s. 6(g)

scout note

Schedule A lists prohibited animals: chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons and turkeys are banned (only budgie/cockatiel/lovebird/finch/canary birds allowed); domestic rabbits are permitted, most other livestock/exotic animals prohibited. No bee-specific rules found.