Dog-Friendly Activities in The Archipelago, ON

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to The Archipelago. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Greenwood Conservation Area (North End of Ajax)

Ajax, ON

Greenwood Conservation Area (North End of Ajax) Greenwood Conservation Area is pet-friendly. Join hikers and fishing enthusiasts at Greenwood Conservation Area for a day of off-leash fun. Located in the woods along Duffins Creek, this protected area is full of winding woodland trails and features a large off-leash space with entrances to the water. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after pups for other park users to enjoy the space, too. See Details

Beautiful Joe Park

Meaford, ON

Beautiful Joe Park Visit historic Beautiful Joe Park in Meaford, ON, a dog-friendly 8.5-acre destination where leashed pups are welcome. Pay tribute at the gravesite of Canada’s most famous dog, whose 1893 story captured hearts worldwide. The park honors the human-animal bond with monuments. Enjoy a self-guided loop walk or arrange a tour with the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society. See Details

Tudhope Park

Orillia, ON

Tudhope Park Great dog friendly waterfront park with miles of paved walking trails and acres of bush to explore. Some great sandy shore areas for the dogs to swim. Trails are cleared in the winter. The city even supplies poop bags. See Details

Arrowhead Provincial Park

Huntsville, ON

Arrowhead Provincial Park Dog-friendly Arrowhead Provincial Park is a beautiful day use and camping area in Huntsville, ON. The park provides access to Arrowhead and Mayflower Lake, three sandy beach areas, campsites, hiking trails, a waterfall & equipment rentals. Open year round, the park is a popular place to hike, mountain bike, paddleboard, snowshoe and cross-country ski. See Details

Beautiful Joe’s Leash Free Park

Meaford, ON

Beautiful Joe’s Leash Free Park Beautiful Joe’s Leash Free Park in Meaford, ON, is pet friendly. The name comes from a beloved dog in a popular novel written by a local author. This park has two large fenced-in areas, one for small and one for large dogs. There's a water tap, shade, waste disposal bags and a garbage can. Humans can hang out on the picnic benches. Beautiful Joe Park is located just five minutes away and is a great place for an on-leash wander with your pooch. The memorial park nearby even has a stretch of beach just for dogs. See Details

Avalon Lavender Farm

Mono, ON

Avalon Lavender Farm Avalon Lavender Farm in Mono, ON is pet friendly! Dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times. Enjoy walking through fields of over 30,000 lavender plants or take a peek at The Avalon Apiary, which is home to over 350,000 honeybees. They are open from July to September and tickets are available for purchase online. See Details

Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery

Barrie, ON

Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery Dog-friendly Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery in Barrie, ON, is open year-round. Keen gardeners and hobbyists will find an incredible selection of perennials and annuals, trees, soil, mulch, and a beautiful flower shop. Outdoor furniture, home decor, seasonal gifts and clothing are also sold on the premises. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout the store, with the exception of the clothing shop. See Details

Tobermory Wave Adventures

Tobermory, ON

Tobermory Wave Adventures Embark on a scenic, two-hour tour covering 35 kilometers of clear, turquoise waters, showcasing Shipwrecks, Flowerpots and the Grotto, all aboard the dog-friendly Wave II in Tobermory, ON. Explore towering cliffs, sea caves, and geological wonders within Fathom Five National Marine Park, either as part of an exclusive small group or with a customizable private tour. Dogs up to 50 lbs are usually permitted, but please call ahead to let them know you'll be bringing Fido. See Details

Northern Escapade Mini Golf

Bracebridge, ON

Northern Escapade Mini Golf Northern Escapade Mini Golf is a pet-friendly mini golf course on the beautiful Muskoka River in Bracebridge, ON. Leashed dogs are welcome to tag along for family fun on the 18-hole course. Afterward, enjoy ice cream and treats from their snack shack on site. Please ensure you clean up after Fido. See Details

Blue Mountain Village

The Blue Mountains, ON

Blue Mountain Village Blue Mountain Village is pet-friendly. This small town at the base of the Blue Mountains welcomes you and your pooch to walk along the streets and pop into some of the pet-friendly stores along the way. Many of the stores and restaurant patios are dog friendly. Don't forget to keep your pup under control and to clean up any mess left behind. See Details

Barrie Molson Centre Dog-Off Leash Recreation Area

Barrie, ON

Barrie Molson Centre Dog-Off Leash Recreation Area The Barrie Molson Centre Dog-Off Leash Recreation Area boasts two fenced areas for dogs of different sizes. Dog owners are welcome to park in the north BMC parking lot to access the walk-in entrance. Parking is also available in the south-east lot when the north parking lot is closed for events. Dogs are also permitted off-leash in the natural area beyond the pens; however, owners should be aware that the perimeter fencing does have gaps under the fence line, overland waterflows, and movement from small animals. Dog owners can check out Barrie Molson Centre Dog Off-Leash Recreation Area's website for information on rules and regulations and tips on avoiding poison ivy. See Details

Valleyview Gardens

Markham, ON

Valleyview Gardens Valleyview Gardens is a dog-friendly garden center and nursery in Markham, ON. They offer a diverse selection of plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for every season along with a variety of ceramic, fiberglass, tin and concrete planters. Well-behaved and leashed pups are welcome to shop with you. They even have a designated pet-safe plant collection for you to browse. See Details

Singing Sands Beach

Tobermory, ON

Singing Sands Beach Leashed dogs are welcome at Singing Sands Beach, a seasonal, pet-friendly beach in Tobermory, ON. This beach on Lake Huron is accessible from May 20th through October 31st, and features interpretive trails, picnic areas and shallow water access that stretches many feet out into the lake. Parking does tend to fill up quickly in the summer, and please note that a fee is involved. See Details

Beeton Off Leash Dog Park

Beeton, ON

Beeton Off Leash Dog Park Beeton Off Leash Dog Park in Beeton, ON is a great place to bring Fido for a little exercise. The dog park is separated into two separate fenced-in sections, providing dedicated spaces for small and larger dogs. See Details

Abby Bolton Memorial Off Leash Dog Park

Port Elgin, ON

Abby Bolton Memorial Off Leash Dog Park Bring Fido to Abby Bolton Memorial Off Leash Dog Park in Port Elgin, ON. This fully fenced, year-round dog park is open daily from dawn until dusk. There are waste bags and trash cans available, as well as benches, a small dog section and a hill to climb. Dogs must licensed, current on vaccinations and leashed when entering and exiting the park. See Details

Winners Barrie

Barrie, ON

Winners Barrie Winners is a pet-friendly store at Springwater Marketplace in Barrie, ON. Well-behaved canine companions can join their owners inside to browse a range of products, from jewelry and accessories to apparel and home decor. See Details

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Midland, ON

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland, ON, is a pet-friendly National Historic Site that recreates life in the 1600s with a Huron-Wendat village beside a Jesuit missionary settlement. Dogs are welcome indoors and outdoors, making it a great place to explore history together, even watch a live Huron canoe demonstration through the locks. See Details

Bruce Peninsula National Park

Tobermory, ON

Bruce Peninsula National Park Bruce Peninsula National Park is pet-friendly. All of Canada's National Parks allow dogs in picnic areas, at campsites and on any trails. The park is made up of dramatic cliffs that rise from the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. You and your pup might spot a black bear roaming through the forests or rare reptiles on the rocks in the park. Ancient cedar trees can be seen on the cliffs and orchids and ferns take root all over. See Details

Dog Paddling Adventures

Richmond Hill, ON

Dog Paddling Adventures Dog Paddling Adventures offers 1-6 day hiking, canoeing, skijoring, and snowshoeing trips for dogs (and their people) in the Toronto area. The cost varies from $30 for a half-day hike to $635 for a weeklong adventure. All trips include camping accommodation, delicious meals, equipment, park permits, lifejackets and backpacks for both people and dogs, as well as the services of a wilderness guide. See Details

Eldred King Woodlands

Toronto, ON

Eldred King Woodlands Eldred King Woodlands has beautiful extensive woodland trails where leashed dogs can enjoy the forest trails. See Details