Are Boardwalk Apartment Rentals Pet-Friendly?

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Yes. Boardwalk describes its rental homes as pet-friendly, and pet-friendly living is presented as one of the features of its communities across Canada. That makes Boardwalk a reasonable starting point if you are renting with a pet. The important qualification: the website states that homes are pet-friendly in general, but it does not publish a single company-wide pet policy covering every community. Specific rules — allowed pet types, number of pets, size or breed limits, deposits or fees, and any building-level restrictions — can vary by property, so confirm the details with the individual community before you sign a lease.

What Boardwalk says about pets

Boardwalk's own description of its homes highlights "pet-friendly homes with elegant finishes, convenient amenities, and top-notch safety features." Pet-friendliness is grouped with the everyday quality-of-life features of its rentals rather than treated as an exception. The same section emphasizes worry-free living, a 24-hour customer service team, and a focus on community and belonging.

So the site-level answer is straightforward: pets are part of the intended resident mix, not something excluded from it.

Where Boardwalk operates

Boardwalk states it has over 250 communities and 33,000 units across Canada. Locations named on the site include:

Province Cities and areas mentioned
Alberta St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Edmonton, Banff, Canmore, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Red Deer
Saskatchewan Regina, Saskatoon
Ontario Brampton, Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo, London
Quebec Quebec City, Brossard, Laval, Ville Saint-Laurent, Longueuil, Verdun (Montreal)
British Columbia Victoria

If you are renting with a pet, this spread matters: the practical pet rules you will actually live under are set at the community level, so the same company can offer different terms in Edmonton than in Montreal.

What to confirm before renting

Because the site does not publish a uniform pet policy, treat "pet-friendly" as a starting point and verify the specifics for the exact building you are considering. Ask the community directly about:

  • Pet type and number — whether cats, dogs, or other animals are accepted, and how many per unit.
  • Size or breed limits — common in rental housing and often set per property.
  • Deposits or fees — whether a pet deposit, non-refundable fee, or monthly pet rent applies.
  • Building-specific rules — elevator, common-area, or noise rules that affect pet owners.
  • Lease terms — whether the pet is named in the lease and what happens if your pet situation changes.

Who this suits

Boardwalk is worth including in your search if you want a professionally managed rental community in one of the listed Canadian cities and you need pet-friendly housing. The company's emphasis on community, service, and inclusive living aligns with renters who want pets to be a normal part of tenancy rather than a negotiated exception.

It is less useful if you need a guaranteed, published, company-wide pet policy before contacting anyone — that information is not on the site, so your next step is a direct question to the specific community you are interested in.