Dog Friendly Activities in Alberta

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Alberta, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Pet Friendly Terwillegar Park
Terwillegar Park Terwillegar Park provides acres of space for your pup to enjoy playing without a leash in Edmonton, AB. Just make sure your dog is licensed and vaccinated before enjoying the park. The park also has dog-friendly, multi-use trails and a 262-metre-long footbridge that links the park to Jan Reimer Park on the north side of the river. See Details
Pet Friendly Jackie Parker Park
Jackie Parker Park Jackie Parker Park is a large open space where Fido can romp off-leash. The Park is best for walking, ball throwing, and playing with multiple dogs. Jackie Parker features granular and natural paths, access to water, partial lighting, and snow removal in certain sections. The Park is not fenced. Dogs must be cleaned up after and licensed. Owners should have voice control of their pet and have a leash on hand. Jackie Parker Park is open daily from 5am to 11pm. See Details
High River Brewing Company High River Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in High River, AB. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Enjoy the Floating Barn Pale Ale, Diving Fox India Pale Ale, Muddy Tail Stout, and Rising Pheasant Brown Ale. Food trucks are announced on their website. See Details
Hermitage Park Hermitage Park is best for playing with multiple dogs, throwing the ball, and off-leash walks. The Park's path is mixed, with paved paths cleared of snow when necessary. It also boasts water access. There is no fencing around the off-leash area of Hermitage Park. Dogs must be cleaned up after and licensed during their visit. Owners should have voice control of their pet and have a leash on hand. Hermitage Park is open daily from 5am to 11pm. See Details
Banff National Park With magnificent views and nearly 950 miles (1500 km) of trails along with valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers, Banff National Park has plenty of areas for you to explore with Fido. Dogs are welcome on many of the trails, but not all. Just remember that dogs must be leashed at all times, no matter where in the park you are, and it is imperative to the health of wildlife that you clean up after your pup. See Details
Buena Vista Dog Park Bring Fido to romp off-leash at the Buena Vista Dog Park. This area brands itself as great for ball throwing, walking and playing with multiple dogs. It is not fenced, although it does feature gravel and paved paths, water access, and snow removal on parking lots and its bike path. Dogs should be leashed during hot air balloon launches and must be cleaned up after and licensed. Owners should have voice control of their pet and have a leash on hand. The park is open daily from 5am to 11pm. See Details
Four Dogs Brewing Company Furry friends of Calgary, AB are invited to join their owners at Four Dogs Brewing Company. This pet-friendly bar welcomes dogs both inside the taproom and outside on the seasonal sidewalk patio. The menu offers a range of beer on tap in memory of the owner's four amazing rescue dogs, from the Elvis salted lime lager and Friday German Pointed pilsner to the Sasah Rhodesian red ale and Zen Great Dane stout. See Details
Dawson Park Dawson Park features a large off-leash area where dog owners can bring multiple dogs on walks or play a game of fetch. Along with open space, Dawson Park offers paved and gravel paths, and partial lighting. When it snows, hard surface trails will be cleared. The area is not fenced. Dogs must be cleaned up after and licensed. Owners should have voice control of their pet and have a leash on hand. Dawson Park is open daily from 5am to 11pm. See Details
Crock a Doodle Canmore Crock A Doodle Canmore is pet-friendly. This paint your own pottery store welcomes leashed dogs to join their owners pursuing a new artistic endeavour, or increasing their knowledge on pottery painting. They are open Tuesday through Thursday from 12pm to 6pm, Friday to Saturday from 12pm to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. See Details
Patricia Ravine Fido can explore off-leash at the Patricia Ravine! The trek features paved and granular mix paths and water access. Dogs hiking the Patricia Ravine must be cleaned up after and licensed during their visit. Owners should have voice control of their pet and have a leash on hand. See Details
Cpl. Jim Galloway Memorial Off Leash Area Bring Fido to Cpl. Jim Galloway Memorial Off Leash Area to play in more than 8.6 acres of fenced space. The Off Leash Area features a designated section for small dogs, double-gated entry, 900 metres of gravel walking trails, multiple seating areas with benches and trees, doggie bag dispensers and trash cans, ample parking and more. See Details
Off Leash Park Fido is invited to explore the Off Leash Park in the Diamond Valley area of Black Diamond, AB. You and your pup will find access to the Sheep River and will get to cross a metal bridge crossing over a creek during your visit. A waste station is offered at the start of the trailhead for convenience. See Details
Olds Dog Park Olds Dog Park is a large, open field for Fido to run, play, and socialize with other pups in Olds, AB. It can be found just past 70th Avenue on the North side of Hwy 27. The 16-acre space is fully fenced and features double-gated entry and waste stations. Bring water and a bowl for your pup. There's a max of three dogs permitted per owner. See Details
Sue Higgins Park Sue Higgins Park is Calgary's premier off-leash park. Explore hundreds of acres of natural backcountry nestled along the Bow River with your pooch. Dogs can romp in the natural setting, go for a swim, and make new friends along the way. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind and to make sure dogs are under voice control for the safety of other park users. Sue Higgins Park is open every day of the week from 5am to 11pm. See Details
Mut Hut Pet Emporium Mut Hut Pet Emporium offers premium treats, doggie bakery goodies, pet gear, toys, and more. Mut Hut Pet Emporium also offers grooming services. See Details
Whyte Avenue Whyte Avenue is known for being dog-friendly, especially in the summer months. This popular Edmonton shopping district is home to many pet-friendly stores and a plethora of restaurants with pet-friendly patios. There are also many festivals on Whyte Avenue, and dogs are welcome at all outdoor parts of most festivals. See Details
Banff Dog Park This 1.5-acre, off-leash park is fenced and offers plenty of trees for shade. Dog park regulars have installed benches and water bowls. See Details
Edworthy Park In a valley by Bow River, this park features an off-leash area for four-legged friends. Let your pup get his exercise as you enjoy a view of the city while relaxing in green space. See Details
Bowmont Park Situated along the river, this park has a fenced-in, off-leash dog area for contained playtime. See Details
Umbach Off-Leash Dog Park Umbach Off-Leash Dog Park is a 25-acre park in Stony Plain, AB. The park is well maintained in a non-residential area. It features a pond, walking paths, agility area, park benches, a grassy dog run area, a shelter, dog waste bag receptacles, ample parking and more. See Details
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