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    Dog Friendly Activities in Porters Lake, NS

    There are 25 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Porters Lake. 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 Porters Lake.

    Pet Friendly Point Pleasant Park

    Point Pleasant Park

    Halifax, NS
    Point Pleasant Park Point Pleasant Park is one of Halifax Regional Municipality's great civic spaces. It is the largest forested park on the Halifax peninsula and offers fine views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is also one of about 7 off leash parks for dogs in the HRM - and the oldest dog park in Halifax. There is an off leash part and a "no-dogs at all after 10am" part, so consult the well marked signage inside the park. See Details
    Pet Friendly Shubie Park

    Shubie Park

    Dartmouth, NS
    Shubie Park Shubie Park is a pet-friendly park in Dartmouth. This urban park has a lake on either side and is a great place to explore with your leashed pooch. There are canals, trails and benches throughout the park, but the highlight is an off-leash area. The space is not fenced, so keep an eye on your pup and don't let them wander too far away. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

    Spindrift Brewing Company

    Dartmouth, NS
    Spindrift Brewing Company Spindrift Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Dartmouth, NS where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. They take pride in creating craft-brewed beer that embodies the land, ocean, and people of Atlantic Canada. Try their Sea Glass North East IPA, Killick Session Lager, or Strawberry Run Ale while you're visiting, and be sure to grab a canine pale ale for Fido! See Details

    Dartmouth Crossing

    Dartmouth, NS
    Dartmouth Crossing Dartmouth Crossing is a shopping center with a difference, lots of their stores are dog-friendly. Many stores at Dartmouth Crossing welcome leashed, well-behaved pets inside. Just look for the “Pet Friendly Store” decals on the front door to see if Fido is allowed inside. Pets must be kept leashed or in carriers and kept under control by their owners. The stores at Dartmouth Crossing that allow pets are: Addition-Elle, Aldo, Banana Republic Factory Store, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Canadian Tire, Chatters Salon, cleo, Coconut Creek, ecko unltd, Gap Factory Store, Golf Town, Kent Building Supplies, La Vie En Rose, Life Salon Spa, Marshalls, Michaels, Payless Shoes, Pet Smart, Pier1 Imports, Pro Hockey Life, Pseudio, Reitmans, Roots 73, Samsonite, SellOffVacations.com, Sport Chek, Staples, Stokes, Structube, Suzy Shier, Take It Outside, Tommy Hilfiger, Wicker Emporium, and UBreakiFix. Dartmouth Crossing is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 9pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. See Details

    Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

    Halifax, NS
    Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in 1749, Halifax Citadel was chosen as the destination for the fort that would protect the city of Halifax, NS. Today, the citadel is classified as a national historic site and is pet friendly, so Fido is welcome to join you as you tour the grounds and appreciate the star-shaped architecture. Dogs must remain on a leash while touring the grounds. See Details

    Nine Locks Brewing Co

    Dartmouth, NS
    Nine Locks Brewing Co Check out Nine Locks Brewing Co, a pet-friendly brewery and retail store in Dartmouth, NS that welcomes pups at picnic tables on their outdoor patio. Their selection of handcrafted beers includes the Frig Off, Fathom and Dirty Blonde. See Details

    Tour of Historic Downtown Halifax

    Halifax, NS
    Tour of Historic Downtown Halifax 'Tour of Historic Downtown Halifax' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Kristine. You and Fido will embark on a guided tour of the city, discovering historical landmarks and local spots along the way. See sites such as Halifax Harbour, Georges Island, Pier 21, Citadel Hill, Grande Parade, St Paul's Church and more. Because you will be chauffeured for most of this experience, contact host prior to booking for approval on bringing the pooch along. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 7 guests ages 8 and up. Rates start at $39 per person. See Details

    Rona

    Halifax, NS
    Rona Rona is a pet-friendly home improvement store in Halifax. They sell everything you need to make your house into a home, including electrical goods, paint supplies, outdoor furniture, and much more. Rona is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 9pm, Saturday from 8am to 9pm, and Sunday from 9am to 6pm. See Details

    Irving Big Stop Bark Park

    Enfield, NS
    Irving Big Stop Bark Park Irving Big Stop is dog-friendly! Bring Fido to this Enfield gas station and restaurant's fenced-in, grassy dog park where dogs can safely relax and stretch their legs off-leash during a long road trip. Waste bags are provided, along with some agility equipment for the dogs to use so they can stretch their paws. See Details

    Irving Big Stop Bark Park

    Deer Lake, NL
    Irving Big Stop Bark Park Irving Big Stop is dog-friendly! Bring Fido to this Deer Lake gas station and restaurant's fenced-in, grassy dog park where dogs can safely relax and stretch their legs off-leash during a long road trip. Waste bags are provided, along with some agility equipment for the dogs to use so they can stretch their paws. See Details

    Patagonia

    Halifax, NS
    Patagonia Patagonia Halifax is a pet-friendly store in Nova Scotia. They invite pets and their owners to come and check out their range of outdoor clothing and gear. Patagonia is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. See Details

    Quinpool Road

    Halifax, NS
    Quinpool Road Quinpool Road is a popular shopping district in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They are home to just under 40 pet-friendly stores. Located on the western edge of the Halifax Commons, Quinpool Road is just down the road from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and the Museum of Natural History. When shop owners started to realize how many of their customers had to leave dogs at home to come and check out the stores, they decided to start 'Paws Here'. This pet-friendly initiative invites pet owners to bring them into stores with them. Pet owners are also advised to keep an eye on the website and Facebook page to find out about lots of community activities involving dogs, including a doggy carnival. The following stores allow animals to accompany their human with 'Paws Here': Acadia & Quigley, Aerobics First, Ash Jewelry, BMO Quinpool Branch, Burke & Burke Design, Canadian Tire Quinpool, CIBC Quinpool Branch, Courtside Sneakers, Elegant Touch Hair Design, Fergus Ford Barrister & Solicitor, Finer Things Antiques, Flower Trends, Hairs To Ya!, Halifax Veterinary Hospital, Kennedy’s Autopro, Liberty Tax Service, Long Alley Bicycles, Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc., Nautilus Aquatics & Hobbies, Oddfellows Barbershop, Oxford Learning, Padgett Business Services, Proskates, Quinpool Shoe Repair, RBC Quinpool Branch, Sarah & Tom, Scotiabank Quinpool Branch, Secord Gallery, Studio Works International Ltd., TD Bank Quinpool Branch, The Deck Box, The Ikebana Shop, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, The Tax Depot, The Trail Shop, Trinity Jewellers, Vogue Optical, and Zephyr Rug and Home. Pet policies may vary from store to store. See Details

    The Nu Spot Beautique

    Dartmouth, NS
    The Nu Spot Beautique The Nu Spot Beautique is a pet-friendly salon located in Dartmouth, NS. This team of beauty professionals offers services such as hair styling and coloring, manicures and eyebrow microblading. Guests can also shop a variety of hair products available for purchase. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside, but please keep Fido on a leash. See Details

    York Redoubt National Historic Site

    Halifax, NS
    York Redoubt National Historic Site York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax, NS is pet friendly. Bring your leashed dog to this historic fort, where you can enjoy views across Halifax Harbour from the winding paved trails. See Details

    Garrison Brewing Company

    Halifax, NS
    Garrison Brewing Company Garrison Brewing Company in Halifax, NS is a pet-friendly brewery inside and out. Bring your Shih Tzu along to schmooze with patrons, while you sample a Garrison brew like the Tall Ship or Hoppy Boy. Look out for food trucks in the parking lot if you get peckish. See Details

    Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre

    Eastern Passage, NS
    Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre Fisherman's Cove Heritage Center in Eastern Passage, Nova Soctia is pet friendly. Bring your leashed dog for a walk around this active wharf and fishing village. Pups are welcome on the boardwalk and in gift shops, but are not allowed inside restaurants. See Details

    Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park

    East Lawrencetown, NS
    Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park is a pet-friendly coastal space in East Lawrencetown, NS. Dogs must remain on a leash while on the beach and trail. You and your pup can find a spot on the sand and cobblestone beach to watch world-class surfers take on the riptide of this famous surf haven. From this park, you can access the Atlantic View Trail, a six-mile coastal greenway that shows off the best of the region with salt marshes, beaches, woodland and more. See Details

    Fort Needham Memorial Park

    Halifax, NS
    Fort Needham Memorial Park Fort Needham Memorial Park in Halifax, NS is pet friendly. Located at one of the highest points in the area, visitors will discover epic views of Halifax and the beautiful harbor below from this pretty park. The memorial park was originally built in the 1950’s to commemorate a devastating 1917 explosion in the neighborhood. Leashed dogs are welcome on the park's paved trails and pups with good recall can play fetch at the grassy off-leash dog area. See Details

    Cole Harbour Heritage Park

    Cole Harbour, NS
    Cole Harbour Heritage Park Cole Harbor Heritage Park in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia is pet friendly. People and pups visiting the area should make a pitstop at this pretty park! Leashed dogs are invited to walk popular trails in the park like Salt Marsh Trail and Shearwater Flyer, which are both rated moderately difficult. Dogs are not permitted in park washrooms, cooking shelters or change houses. See Details

    Dollar Lake Provincial Park

    Wyses Corner, NS
    Dollar Lake Provincial Park Dollar Lake Provincial Park in Wyses Corner, NS is pet friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails that wind through the quiet woodland setting and can join you on the nice sandy beach at the north end of the lake. Bring your camping gear and kayak, and spend a long weekend here paddling around the water with your pooch. Note that the park operates from summer to early fall. Check their website for dates. See Details
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