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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Nova Scotia

    If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Nova Scotia. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Nova Scotia that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

    Pet Friendly Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

    Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

    Caledonia, NS
    Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site is a dog-friendly park in Caledonia, NS. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on one of the many hiking trails. There are easy and moderate loops that offer great views of the water and forest, or you can try one of the in-and-out trails. The Mersey Meadow, Hemlocks and Hardwoods, and Gold Mines trails are self-guided and the informative panels throughout provide details about the natural and cultural resources the park protects. See Details
    Pet Friendly Cape Breton Highlands National Park

    Cape Breton Highlands National Park

    Inverness, NS
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park Cape Breton Highlands National Park is pet-friendly. All of Canada's National Parks allow dogs in picnic areas, at campsites and on any trails. One of Canada’s most enchanting places, the world-famous Cabot Trail winds through this giant national park. On the trail and beyond, you'll notice forested river canyons carved into the ancient plateau, surrounded by cliffs. Keep your eyes open for moose and bald eagles. Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

    Shubie Park

    Dartmouth, NS
    Shubie Park Shubie Park is a pet-friendly park in Dartmouth. This urban park has a lake on either side and is a great place to explore with your leashed pooch. There are canals, trails and benches throughout the park, but the highlight is an off-leash area. The space is not fenced, so keep an eye on your pup and don't let them wander too far away. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

    Sable Island National Park Reserve

    Halifax, NS
    Sable Island National Park Reserve Sable Island National Park Reserve is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Halifax, NS. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at this remote park where you can view wild horses, gray seals, and offshore wrecks. The park asks that you please clean up any waste and bring it back to the mainland as there are no services available on the island. See Details

    ElderDog Canada

    Rose Bay, NS
    ElderDog Canada Travellers and their canine companions are welcome to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the home of ElderDog Canada close to Lunenburg and Rose Bay in Nova Scotia?s picturesque Lunenburg County. Walk trails through field and forest, swim in the sheltered cove, have a picnic by the shore.

    No fee. Donations to ElderDog Canada appreciated.

    **Day visits only. No washroom facilities. Please call ahead: 1-855-336-4226**     See Details

    York Redoubt National Historic Site

    Halifax, NS
    York Redoubt National Historic Site York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax, NS is pet friendly. Bring your leashed dog to this historic fort, where you can enjoy views across Halifax Harbour from the winding paved trails. See Details

    Petersfield Provincial Park

    Sydney, NS
    Petersfield Provincial Park Bring a picnic and your pup to Petersfield Provincial Park in Sydney, NS, which overlooks the south arm of Sydney Harbour on Cape Breton Island. This beautiful dog-friendly recreation space makes a great pitstop on the Cabot Trail. The park features a loop path under a mile in length that is suitable for all levels of walkers. See Details

    Greenlink Rotary Park Trail System

    Membertou, NS
    Greenlink Rotary Park Trail System Greenlink Rotary Park Trail System is a pet-friendly, two-mile gravel path on Cape Breton Island in Membertou, NS. Leashed dogs can walk by your side on the trails in this urban park and can run free in the off-leash dog area. Highlights include views of the Wentworth Creek Dam and waterfall, the historical reservoir, and a nine-hole disc golf course. Please refer to their website for additional access locations. See Details

    DeWolf Park

    Bedford, NS
    DeWolf Park DeWolf Park is a pet-friendly coastal recreation area with a boardwalk trail about a half mile in length suitable for all levels of walkers. Bring your leashed dog to this Bedford, NS, spot to picnic, bird watch, walk, or see the sights and listen to the sounds of the coast. See Details

    The Cabot Trail

    Petit-Etang, NS
    The Cabot Trail The Cabot Trail in Petit-Etang is one of the best ways to see Nova Scotia. This 185-mile scenic road around Cape Breton Island is considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. Along the way, you'll pass through a section of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, enjoy epic ocean vistas, meander through forests, and gaze across prehistoric rock formations. Make the most of the journey by spending 5-7 days stopping at beautiful coastal villages like Baddeck, Cheticamp and more. See Details

    High Head Trail

    Prospect Bay, NS
    High Head Trail High Head Trail in Prospect Bay is a pet-friendly coastal pathway overlooking the ocean in Nova Scotia. Bring your leashed dog along for a windswept hike that features a crescent beach, white granite rocks and evergreen trees. This trail is a five-mile, out-and-back route that can be muddy in places and is rated moderately complex, so ensure you and Fido are prepared! See Details

    Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park

    East Lawrencetown, NS
    Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park is a pet-friendly coastal space in East Lawrencetown, NS. Dogs must remain on a leash while on the beach and trail. You and your pup can find a spot on the sand and cobblestone beach to watch world-class surfers take on the riptide of this famous surf haven. From this park, you can access the Atlantic View Trail, a six-mile coastal greenway that shows off the best of the region with salt marshes, beaches, woodland and more. See Details

    Hemlock Ravine Park

    Halifax, NS
    Hemlock Ravine Park Hemlock Ravine Park in Halifax, NS, is a pet-friendly recreation area with 2.5 miles of trails to explore with your pooch. Take a stroll on one of the pathways that wind through the 200-acre nature park and pay a visit to the heart-shaped pond at its center. The Governor's Loop trail in the park welcomes pups to roam off-leash from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. See Details

    Victoria Park

    Truro, NS
    Victoria Park Victoria Park is a pet-friendly natural woodland park in Truro, NS. This location is home to an extensive trail system that features wild gorges, waterfalls, and forested lookout points along the route. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a shady walk, a picnic, or a quick photo op through the property. See Details

    Cole Harbour Heritage Park

    Cole Harbour, NS
    Cole Harbour Heritage Park Cole Harbor Heritage Park in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia is pet friendly. People and pups visiting the area should make a pitstop at this pretty park! Leashed dogs are invited to walk popular trails in the park like Salt Marsh Trail and Shearwater Flyer, which are both rated moderately difficult. Dogs are not permitted in park washrooms, cooking shelters or change houses. See Details

    Sandy Lake Park

    Bedford, NS
    Sandy Lake Park Sandy Lake Park in Bedford, Nova Scotia is pet friendly. Dogs with good recall are welcome to roam free on the park's trails. The beach at Sandy Lake Park is only pet-friendly during the off-season in fall and winter. The best time to visit the park is during fall when the leaves turn a variety of bright colors. See Details

    Dollar Lake Provincial Park

    Wyses Corner, NS
    Dollar Lake Provincial Park Dollar Lake Provincial Park in Wyses Corner, NS is pet friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails that wind through the quiet woodland setting and can join you on the nice sandy beach at the north end of the lake. Bring your camping gear and kayak, and spend a long weekend here paddling around the water with your pooch. Note that the park operates from summer to early fall. Check their website for dates. See Details

    Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area

    Timberlea, NS
    Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area is a pet-friendly nature preserve in Timberlea, NS. This large wilderness area features a number of dog-friendly trails that weave around woodland and showcase the park's pretty lakes. Check out Fox Lake Trail for a moderate hike just over 2.5 miles in length. Or, for an easier hike, take on the Whicky-Whack Loop. This easy trail is just over a mile in length and also leads to a nice lake. See Details

    Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park

    Baddeck, NS
    Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park in Baddeck, NS is a pet-friendly trail along the North Branch River on Cape Breton Island. The payoff to this shady pathway is a picturesque waterfall that carves its way through a granite outcrop. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this easy out-and-back trail under 2 miles in length. See Details

    Taylor Head Provincial Park

    Sheet Harbour, NS
    Taylor Head Provincial Park Taylor Head Provincial Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in Spry Bay, NS. Located near the community of Spry Bay a short drive from Sheet Harbour, this community park features a stretch of sand just over half a mile in length and 13 miles of pet-friendly hiking trails that vary in difficulty. Leashed dogs can join you on all of the rugged trails along the shoreline. See Details
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