Backyard hens & livestock — Winnipeg, Manitoba

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

In the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Agricultural grazing and feeding and Stable or riding academy are Conditional in Agricultural/Park districts; not listed in Residential districts.. Source: Winnipeg Zoning By-Law No. 200/2006, verified 2026-08-28.

Winnipeg Neighbourhood Liveability By-Law No. 1/2008 adopted bylaw

Regulates keeping of pigeons: max 20 racing/show pigeons released for exercise at once, up to 150 total racing/show pigeons permitted with authorization; requires min 0.2 sq m loft floor space per pigeon.

Winnipeg Zoning By-Law No. 200/2006 adopted bylaw
bees permitted True Table 4-2: Accessory Use Table, Page 83
livestock rule Agricultural grazing and feeding and Stable or riding academy are Conditional in Agricultural/Park districts; not listed in Residential districts. Table 4-1: Principal Use Table, Page 72
scout note

Apiaries (beehives) permitted in most zoning districts: max 2 beehives+1 nucleus hive on lots ≤6000 sq ft, 4 beehives+1 nucleus on larger lots. Hives need a 6ft fenced/gated enclosure or 20ft setback (exempt on rooftops/elevated decks).

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: https://winnipeg.ca · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities