Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in Canada where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map below to find a dog-friendly beach in Canada.
Port Burwell Provincial Park
Bring Fido to the dog beach at Port Burwell Provincial Park, located on the shores of Lake Erie in Port Burwell, ON. Open seasonally from May until October, dogs are welcome to enjoy off-leash exercise and swimming from dawn until dusk. Please note, dogs are only permitted to enter the beach through the access point located east of P1 which leads directly to the dog beach and off-leash area. Fido isn't permitted on any other areas, or beach entry points P2, P3, P4 and P5.
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Canoe Beach
Canoe Beach has a small area that is dog friendly to the far right of the public beach area. It is partially fenced and includes some shaded, grassy areas, as well as a section of gravel beach.
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Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park
Pack up the whole family for a day of fun at Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park in Summerland, BC. The park features a dog-friendly beach with views of Okanagan Lake. The park also features hiking trails that meander through one of the last remaining plots of old-growth cottonwood in the area.
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Big Sandy Bay Beach
Big Sandy Bay Beach in Wolfe Island, ON is pet friendly. Bring your dog along to enjoy a stroll in the sand at this secluded beach off the coast of Kingston, ON. Dog owners are reminded to keep pups close as this is a wildlife management area, and to always clean up after them.
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Pinery Provincial Park
Pinery Provincial Park is pet-friendly. This provincial park is located on Lake Huron near Grand Bend, Ontario. Dogs are welcome on the P1 and P2 sections of the sand. Bring your pooch along to have fun in the sun, but make sure they are leashed and you clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Outlet Beach Parking
Outlet Beach Parking is pet-friendly. Access the beach from this parking area and enjoy a wonderful clean dog friendly beach where your dogs can play in the waves or the river. The beach area is very popular with families so keep your dog on a leash if they don't have good recall.
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Chesterman's Beach
Officially the beach is on-leash (like all Tofino beaches) but as you will notice most local dogs are friendly and off leash.
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Sugar Beach Park
Four-legged friends are invited to visit the pet-friendly Sugar Beach Park in Toronto, ON. This local oasis features pink umbrellas in beautiful white sand overlooking the water. Dogs are welcome to unwind with their owners on the sand, take a stroll along the dockside or relax at a bench and watch the boats float by.
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Cherry/Clarke Beach
You can enjoy a day at the beach with your pup at Cherry/Clark Beach. With ample parking, close proximity to the Martin Goodman Trail, and a designated off-leash area for dogs to romp along the beach's western boundary, you and Fido are sure to enjoy a trip to this popular spot in Toronto.
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North Beach Provincial Park
North Beach Provincial Park is a dog-friendly beach in Prince Edward, ON. Dogs are allowed to play in the sand and waves. Pets must be leashed.
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Sunset Beach
Leashed dogs are welcome at Sunset Beach in St. Catharines, ON, CA. This pet-friendly beach sits on the shores of Lake Ontario and offers sandy beaches for human and canine enjoyment. Pups can cool off in the water and spend time relaxing or digging in the sand.
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Cherry Point Nature Park
Located in Cobble Hill, Cherry Point Nature Park is an ocean waterfront park with stunning views across the channel to Separation Point and Saltspring Island. This beach is teeming with life and offers many nature viewing opportunities. Dogs are welcome.
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Long Point Provincial Park
Long Point offers an off-leash dog exercise/beach area located at the west end of the day-use beach, in the New Park area. It is important to remember that dogs must be controlled by their owner at all times and must be kept on a leash in any other area of the park.
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Lake Edith and Lake Annette
Lake Edith and Lake Annette are two dog-friendly bodies of water within Jasper National Park in Jasper, AB. There are designated areas of the beach on Lake Edith and Lake Annette that Fido can enjoy; check for signage when you arrive. The lakes are separated by a short walk. There are picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and a playground near Lake Annette as well as a paved interpretive trail. Lake Edith has chairs for you to lounge in and take in the beauty surrounding you.
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McDonald Beach Park
McDonald Beach Park is a dog-friendly riverside green space in Richmond, BC. Bring Fido for a casual stroll, let him dip his paws in the Fraser River, or pack a lunch to enjoy at the waterfront picnic area.
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Beachfront Park
Beachfront Park is a pet-friendly destination in Pickering, ON. Leashed dogs are allowed to join you on the beach and in the water. The park features picnic tables, scenic waterfront trails, a playground, and a volleyball court where your dog can cheer from the sidelines.
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Canine Cove at Lost Lake
Dogs are welcome to run around and enjoy a dip in the water at Canine Cove Lost Lake. However, they are not permitted on Lost Lake Beach.
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Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach is a pet-friendly destination in Hudson's Hope, BC. Located on the shores of the Ottawa River, this stretch of sand is a great place for a dog walk. The ground is a mixture of rocky surfaces, fine sandy areas, nice grassy areas and the pathway leads over a little creek flowing into the river. Dogs are allowed on the sand if they are on a leash before 9 AM and after 5 PM from May 1 to October 1.
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Belvedere Dunes de Sable
Belvedere Dunes De Sable is a dog-friendly beach and trail in Tadoussac, QC. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the trail with water views, in dense forest, as well as on the sandy dunes and beach. Fido will love the hike up and down to the beach!
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