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.
Baie de Beauport
The Baie de Beauport is pet-friendly. This popular beach on the St. Lawrence River is just five minutes outside of downtown Quebec City. There are a number of activities to enjoy on the beach as well as on the water, and there is even a food truck for when you get hungry. Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach, but they are not permitted in the swimming area.
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Plage du Parc de la Baie-de-Magog
Plage du Parc de la Baie-de-Magog is pet-friendly. Lcated on the shore of Lake Memphremagog, the beach offers two accesses for swimming in the lake. Take a refreshing break at one of the supervised beaches during your dog walk. The beach hours depend on the season and weather conditions.
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West Lake Dog Beach
West Lake Provincial Park has a dog friendly beach at sites between the log house and the boat launch. Pets must be leashed when they aren't swimming, and you must pick up dog waste. Garbage cans provided.
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Tunstall Bay Beach
Dogs are not allowed on Tunstall Bay Beach during the months of July and August. During the rest of the year, dogs are allowed on Tunstall Bay Beach as long as they are cleaned up after and on-leash. Tunstall Bay Beach is a west-facing, rocky swimming beach.
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Sandy Beach
Dogs are not allowed on Sandy Beach during the months of July and August. During the rest of the year, dogs are allowed on Sandy Beach as long as they are cleaned up after and on-leash. Sandy Beach is a rocky beach with some sandy areas. Public access is off of Senator Road. Dog owners should check swimming advisories and bacteria warnings in high season.
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Purden Lake Dog Beach
There is a huge dog beach west of the human beach at Purden Lake Provincial Park, located 45 minutes east of Prince George. Pets must be leashed when not swimming, and humans must dispose of dog waste in garbage cans provided.
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Salt Spring Island Beaches
Salt Spring Island has fabulous pet friendly beaches to stroll and beach comb. Ocean swimming for dogs and great long beach strips for throwing sticks and running in the sand together.
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Salt Spring Beaches
Salt Spring has many fabulous beaches to explore with your pooch. There are pictures and descriptions of each beach to help you find the right one for you and your furry friend.
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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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Botanical Beach
Botanical Beach is found within Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. This section is a small forest hike to the beach. Dogs welcome on leash. Lots of tide pools but also nice beach area for pups and known to be much more dog friendly than neighbouring Botany Bay.
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Bowen Bay Beach
Dogs are not allowed on Bowen Bay Beach during the months of July and August. During the rest of the year, dogs are allowed on Bowen Bay Beach as long as they are cleaned up after and on-leash. Bowen Bay Beach is a rocky swimming beach, known for its sunsets.
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Osborne Bay Regional Park
Osborne Bay Regional Park is home to calm waters, pebble beaches, and ample fishing. The park is representative of the marine coastal landscape and provides access to the oceanfront in the community of Crofton. Off-leash dogs are welcome here year round.
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Dog Park Beach - Skaha Lake on Lakeside Road
Dog Park Beach is a designated off-leash area for dogs along Lakeside Road in Penticton, BC. Located on Lakeside Road, 3km south of the Skaha Marina, this secluded spot allows pups to expend their energy and cool off in Skaha Lake. Owners should note that Lakeside Road is a busy highway alongside Dog Park Beach. This is an off-leash beach area but it is not fully enclosed so dogs should be supervised closely and under voice control.
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Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach is pet-friendly. The northern end of this beach is a great place to bring your pooch. The chilled beachfront village of Sunshine Beach provides respite from the hot sun and is perfect for a relaxing beach holiday. Take a coastal wander from Noosa Heads to the beach to get some exercise first.
Sunshine Beach is the start of a 15km stretch of open beaches with surf breaks and plenty of white sand.
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Perce Boardwalk
Perce Boardwalk is pet-friendly. You can stroll with your dog on the boardwalk and go down the stairs to walk on the beach with your furry friend. They can go into the water, just make sure the leash is long enough for you to hold on to.
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Blooming Point Beach
Stop along Points East Coastal Drive in Mount Stewart, PE, to check out Blooming Point Beach! This pet-friendly spot is on the island's northern tip, where visitors can stroll along the white sand beach and dip a paw in the ocean. Leashed dogs are welcome on the beach.
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Winnipeg Beach Dog Beach
Pack up a towel and some sunscreen and head to this dog-friendly beach located inside Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park in Winnipeg Beach, MB. Winnipeg Beach Dog Beach features a long stretch of sand that borders Lake Winnipeg. Enjoy some time in the sun or cozy up under one of the many shady trees nearby.
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