Dog-Friendly Activities Near YWF Airport

There are 20 dog-friendly activities near YWF Airport. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in YWF Airport.

Point Pleasant Park

Halifax, NS 1.1 mi

Point Pleasant Park Point Pleasant Park is one of Halifax Regional Municipality's great civic spaces. It is the largest forested park on the Halifax peninsula and offers fine views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is also one of about 7 off leash parks for dogs in the HRM - and the oldest dog park in Halifax. There is an off leash part and a "no-dogs at all after 10am" part, so consult the well marked signage inside the park. See Details

Spindrift Brewing Company

Dartmouth, NS 4.9 mi

Spindrift Brewing Company Spindrift Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Dartmouth, NS where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. They take pride in creating craft-brewed beer that embodies the land, ocean, and people of Atlantic Canada. Try their Sea Glass North East IPA, Killick Session Lager, or Strawberry Run Ale while you're visiting, and be sure to grab a canine pale ale for Fido! See Details

Shubie Park

Dartmouth, NS 4 mi

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

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Halifax, NS 0.6 mi

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in 1749, Halifax Citadel was chosen as the destination for the fort that would protect the city of Halifax, NS. Today, the citadel is classified as a national historic site and is pet friendly, so Fido is welcome to join you as you tour the grounds and appreciate the star-shaped architecture. Dogs must remain on a leash while touring the grounds. See Details

Dartmouth Crossing

Dartmouth, NS 4.2 mi

Dartmouth Crossing Dartmouth Crossing is a shopping center with a difference, lots of their stores are dog-friendly. Many stores at Dartmouth Crossing welcome leashed, well-behaved pets inside. Just look for the “Pet Friendly Store” decals on the front door to see if Fido is allowed inside. Pets must be kept leashed or in carriers and kept under control by their owners. The stores at Dartmouth Crossing that allow pets are: Addition-Elle, Aldo, Banana Republic Factory Store, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Canadian Tire, Chatters Salon, cleo, Coconut Creek, ecko unltd, Gap Factory Store, Golf Town, Kent Building Supplies, La Vie En Rose, Life Salon Spa, Marshalls, Michaels, Payless Shoes, Pet Smart, Pier1 Imports, Pro Hockey Life, Pseudio, Reitmans, Roots 73, Samsonite, SellOffVacations.com, Sport Chek, Staples, Stokes, Structube, Suzy Shier, Take It Outside, Tommy Hilfiger, Wicker Emporium, and UBreakiFix. Dartmouth Crossing is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 9pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. See Details

Long Lake Provincial Park

Halifax, NS 3.2 mi

Long Lake Provincial Park Long Lake Provincial Park is a dog-friendly park in Halifax, NS. The park offers birding, fishing, hiking, boating, sailing, camping, geocaching, horseshoes, kayaking, mountain biking, and swimming. A seasonal concession stand sells ice cream, firewood, ice, and more. The 3-mile White Earth Trail is accessible year-round via Township Road 621. Stay alert for bear activity. See Details

Nine Locks Brewing Co

Dartmouth, NS 3.7 mi

Nine Locks Brewing Co Check out Nine Locks Brewing Co, a pet-friendly brewery and retail store in Dartmouth, NS that welcomes pups at picnic tables on their outdoor patio. Their selection of handcrafted beers includes the Frig Off, Fathom and Dirty Blonde. See Details

Quinpool Road

Halifax, NS 1.4 mi

Quinpool Road Quinpool Road is a popular shopping district in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They are home to just under 40 pet-friendly stores. Located on the western edge of the Halifax Commons, Quinpool Road is just down the road from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and the Museum of Natural History. When shop owners started to realize how many of their customers had to leave dogs at home to come and check out the stores, they decided to start 'Paws Here'. This pet-friendly initiative invites pet owners to bring them into stores with them. Pet owners are also advised to keep an eye on the website and Facebook page to find out about lots of community activities involving dogs, including a doggy carnival. The following stores allow animals to accompany their human with 'Paws Here': Acadia & Quigley, Aerobics First, Ash Jewelry, BMO Quinpool Branch, Burke & Burke Design, Canadian Tire Quinpool, CIBC Quinpool Branch, Courtside Sneakers, Elegant Touch Hair Design, Fergus Ford Barrister & Solicitor, Finer Things Antiques, Flower Trends, Hairs To Ya!, Halifax Veterinary Hospital, Kennedy’s Autopro, Liberty Tax Service, Long Alley Bicycles, Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc., Nautilus Aquatics & Hobbies, Oddfellows Barbershop, Oxford Learning, Padgett Business Services, Proskates, Quinpool Shoe Repair, RBC Quinpool Branch, Sarah & Tom, Scotiabank Quinpool Branch, Secord Gallery, Studio Works International Ltd., TD Bank Quinpool Branch, The Deck Box, The Ikebana Shop, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, The Tax Depot, The Trail Shop, Trinity Jewellers, Vogue Optical, and Zephyr Rug and Home. Pet policies may vary from store to store. See Details

Patagonia

Halifax, NS 0.1 mi

Patagonia Patagonia Halifax is a pet-friendly store in Nova Scotia. They invite pets and their owners to come and check out their range of outdoor clothing and gear. Patagonia is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. See Details

The Nu Spot Beautique

Dartmouth, NS 3.2 mi

The Nu Spot Beautique The Nu Spot Beautique is a pet-friendly salon located in Dartmouth, NS. This team of beauty professionals offers services such as hair styling and coloring, manicures and eyebrow microblading. Guests can also shop a variety of hair products available for purchase. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside, but please keep Fido on a leash. See Details

Garrison Brewing Company

Halifax, NS 0.3 mi

Garrison Brewing Company Garrison Brewing Company in Halifax, NS is a pet-friendly brewery inside and out. Bring your Shih Tzu along to schmooze with patrons, while you sample a Garrison brew like the Tall Ship or Hoppy Boy. Look out for food trucks in the parking lot if you get peckish. See Details

Fort Needham Memorial Park

Halifax, NS 2.1 mi

Fort Needham Memorial Park Fort Needham Memorial Park in Halifax, NS is pet friendly. Located at one of the highest points in the area, visitors will discover epic views of Halifax and the beautiful harbor below from this pretty park. The memorial park was originally built in the 1950’s to commemorate a devastating 1917 explosion in the neighborhood. Leashed dogs are welcome on the park's paved trails and pups with good recall can play fetch at the grassy off-leash dog area. See Details

2 Crows Brewing Co.

Halifax, NS 0.8 mi

2 Crows Brewing Co. 2 Crows Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly brewery in Halifax, NS that welcomes pups at tables on their outdoor patio. They are committed to creating delicious and high-quality modern beers while also advocating for diversity in the brewing industry. Stop by and check out their selection of IPAs, sours, pilsners and lagers. See Details

Dartmouth Harbourfront Trail

Dartmouth, NS 1.4 mi

Dartmouth Harbourfront Trail Dartmouth Harbourfront Trail is pet friendly. Take a stroll by the harbour in Dartmouth, NS with your leashed pooch. At just under two miles, this easy walk by the water extends from Dartmouth's Alderney Ferry Terminal to the Woodside Ferry Terminal. Restrooms are on site. See Details

The Trainyard

Dartmouth, NS 1.6 mi

The Trainyard Shop with your leashed pup at The Trainyard in downtown Dartmouth, NS. This dog-friendly, small business offers a variety of apparel, home goods, pet products, skincare items, toys and more to browse through. With such an array of choices, this local shop is a great spot to stop in with the whole family. See Details

City Harbour Cruises

Halifax, NS 0.2 mi

City Harbour Cruises City Harbour Cruises, based in Halifax, NS, is a pet-friendly company that welcomes pets and their owners aboard. On an exceptionally comfortable boat, they offer several daily one-hour cruises around Halifax Harbour. Guests can also purchase beer and soda on board. Additionally, City Harbour Cruises provides charter services. See Details

Burnside Brewing Co

Dartmouth, NS 4.9 mi

Burnside Brewing Co Burnside Brewing Co is a pet-friendly taproom in Dartmouth, NS. Your leashed four-legged family member can tag along inside or at an outdoor table. They offer seasonal releases along with their core products, which include premium lager, honey brown lager and a dry-hopped IPA. Merchandise is also available on site. See Details

York Redoubt National Historic Site

Halifax, NS 3.3 mi

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

Point Pleasant Battery

Halifax, NS 1.7 mi

Point Pleasant Battery Point Pleasant Battery is a historic landmark located in Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, NS. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a stroll along pet-friendly walking trails while exploring Halifax's military history. Visitors can check out the old battery ruins situated along the shoreline at the end of the park. See Details

Rona

Halifax, NS 1.8 mi

Rona Rona is a pet-friendly home improvement store in Halifax. They sell everything you need to make your house into a home, including electrical goods, paint supplies, outdoor furniture, and much more. Rona is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 9pm, Saturday from 8am to 9pm, and Sunday from 9am to 6pm. See Details

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