Dog-Friendly Activities in Elgin, ON

There are 10 dog-friendly activities within 20 miles of Elgin. 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 Elgin.

Darou Farm Off Leash Dog Park

Perth, ON

Darou Farm Off Leash Dog Park Bring Fido to Darou Farm Off Leash Dog Park at Darou Farm Walking Trail in Perth, ON. This fully fenced 1.3-acre dog park features shade trees, a double-gated entry, and designated areas for gentle paws (slow play) and happy tails (high-energy play). Owned by the Town of Perth and supported by volunteers and community fundraising, this park is ready for four-legged friends to play. See Details

Bone Appetit! Pet Company

Smiths Falls, ON

Bone Appetit! Pet Company Bone Appetit! Pet Company is pet-friendly. An independently owned pet specialty store located in the heart of Downtown Smiths Falls, you can bring your pups in for some hand made treats, pupsicles, a new toy, food, and more. They try to source as many locally made and unique items as possible. Bone Appetit! is open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 5pm, Friday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. See Details

Thousand Islands Boat Museum

Gananoque, ON

Thousand Islands Boat Museum Located on the waterfront in Gananoque, ON, the Thousand Islands Boat Museum offers a unique, hands-on experience where history can be touched, built and explored. This dog-friendly museum welcomes Fido to join you as you witness the collection of historic boats and artifacts. A cafe is also on site. Please refer to their website for hours. See Details

Rideau Canal National Historic Site

Smiths Falls, ON

Rideau Canal National Historic Site Leashed pets are welcome to join their owners at the Rideau Canal National Historic Site in Smiths Falls, ON. This dog-friendly attraction features the iconic Rideau Canal, a 202-kilometre-long canal that links the Ottawa River with the Cataraqui River and Lake Ontario. Walkers, cyclists, and joggers can travel alongside this 19th-century structure on a paved path. See Details

Landon Bay Centre

Gananoque, ON

Landon Bay Centre Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Landon Bay Centre in Gananoque, Ontario. This 225-acre park is made up of old growth forest, ancient granite outcroppings, open meadows, marshlands, a creek, and a high cliff with views across Thousand Islands. Ornithologists will be pleased to discover the ospreys that call the area their home. You can explore the varied countryside of the park on the Donevan Trail, which has the best views of the cliffs. There are a number of other pet-friendly trails that weave around the area too, varying in difficulty and enjoyment. See Details

Rock Dunder

Rideau Lakes, ON

Rock Dunder Rock Dunder is a pet-friendly nature reserve that spans 230 acres of Ontario countryside. Located in the park are three different trails you can explore with your pooch: the Cabin Trail is a mile long hike next to beaver pond, through mixed forest and a white pine plantation; the Morton Bay Loop leads to outlooks over Morton Bay; and the Summit Loop is a longer hike that runs alongside Dean's Island through a variety of forest, offering views of rocky cliffs. See Details

Wellesley Island State Park

Wellesley Island, NY

Wellesley Island State Park Wellesley Island State Park in Wellesley Island, NY, is a pet-friendly recreation area. Leashed pups can join you as you enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, boating and much more. You can bring a maximum of two pets and they must remain on a six-foot or shorter leash throughout your entire visit. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be present. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido. See Details

Foley Mountain Conservation Area

Westport, ON

Foley Mountain Conservation Area Foley Mountain Conservation Area in Westport, ON, is a pet-friendly destination where leashed dogs can explore 10 km of scenic trails through forest and rocky terrain. Hike to Spy Rock for panoramic lake views or enjoy the accessible Mobility Trail. Picnic areas and open spaces are available. Wildlife is present, so dogs must stay leashed. Parking fee or pass required. See Details

Sand Bay County Park

Athens, ON

Sand Bay County Park Sand Bay County Park is a pet-friendly recreation area on the shores of the Charleston Lake. The forest at the park is made up of towering white pine, hemlock, eastern white cedar, sugar maple, and red and white oak trees. You can explore the diverse forest on one of the trails that loop through the area. This day-use park is mainly used for picnicking and swimming, home to a large picnic pavilion, picnic tables, BBQ stands, and benches to take a break at. See Details

Keewaydin State Park

Alexandria Bay, NY

Keewaydin State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Keewaydin State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Alexandria Bay, NY. Located on the St. Lawrence River, this park provides ample opportunities for boating and fishing. Camping, picnicking and cross-country skiing are also popular. A maximum of two pets can join you at the park’s campsites and day-use areas. Pets are to be supervised and on a leash under six feet in length, and aren’t permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools, spray grounds or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido. See Details

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